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Document and Entity Information
Nov. 30, 2022
Cover [Abstract]  
Document Type 8-K
Document Period End Date Nov. 30, 2022
Entity Registrant Name HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE
Entity File Number 1-2402
Entity Tax Identification Number 41-0319970
Entity Address, Address Line One 1 Hormel Place
Entity Address, City or Town Austin
Entity Address, State or Province MN
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 55912
City Area Code 507
Local Phone Number 437-5611
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock $0.01465 par value
Trading Symbol HRL
Security Exchange Name NYSE
Entity Emerging Growth Company false
Entity Central Index Key 0000048465
Amendment Flag false