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Investments In and Receivables from Affiliates (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Oct. 30, 2016
Oct. 25, 2015
Oct. 26, 2014
Oct. 26, 2009
Investments In and Receivables from Affiliates        
Investments in and receivables from affiliates $ 239,590 $ 258,998    
Equity in earnings of affiliates 38,685 23,887 $ 17,585  
Dividends received from affiliates $ 46,200 37,300 22,800  
MegaMex Foods, LLC        
Investments In and Receivables from Affiliates        
Ownership percentage 50.00%      
Investments in and receivables from affiliates $ 180,437 200,110    
Equity in earnings of affiliates 30,651 26,849 14,415  
Excess of investment over the underlying equity in net assets of the joint venture 15,300     $ 21,300
Foreign Joint Ventures        
Investments In and Receivables from Affiliates        
Investments in and receivables from affiliates 59,153 58,888    
Equity in earnings of affiliates $ 8,034 $ (2,962) $ 3,170  
Foreign Joint Ventures | Minimum        
Investments In and Receivables from Affiliates        
Ownership percentage 26.00%      
Foreign Joint Ventures | Maximum        
Investments In and Receivables from Affiliates        
Ownership percentage 40.00%