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DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Oct. 27, 2013
Oct. 28, 2012
Derivatives and hedging    
Maximum number of upcoming fiscal years to hedge grain or natural gas exposure 2 years  
Accumulated change, pretax, in accumulated gains and losses from derivative instruments designated and qualifying as the effective portion of cash flow hedges $ (9.0) $ 15.2
The Company expects to recognize the majority of hedging losses over this period 12 months  
Corn | Derivatives not designated as hedges
   
Derivatives and hedging    
Futures contracts, Volume 1,700,000  
Corn | Cash Flow Hedges
   
Derivatives and hedging    
Futures contracts, Volume 14,700,000 12,000,000
Hedging loss, before tax, included in accumulated other comprehensive loss related to dedesignated commodity derivatives previously designated as cash flow hedges $ 1.1  
Corn | Fair Value Hedges
   
Derivatives and hedging    
Futures contracts, Volume 5,800,000 8,000,000
Lean hogs | Fair Value Hedges
   
Derivatives and hedging    
Futures contracts, Volume 1,400,000 900,000