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DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING - Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations Impact of Gains or Losses on Derivative Instruments (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Jul. 26, 2026
Jul. 27, 2025
Jul. 26, 2026
Jul. 27, 2025
Derivative [Line Items]        
Net Earnings Attributable to Hormel Foods Corporation $ 59,573 $ 183,742 $ 398,848 $ 534,334
Fair Value Hedges        
Total Gain (Loss) Recognized in Earnings 3,503 5,050 11,778 2,791
Derivatives designated as hedges | Commodity Contracts        
Fair Value Hedges        
Total Gain (Loss) Recognized in Earnings 3,256 4,802 11,037 2,050
Derivatives designated as hedges | Interest Rate Contracts        
Fair Value Hedges        
Total Gain (Loss) Recognized in Earnings 247 247 741 741
Derivatives designated as hedges | Cash Flow Hedges | Commodity Contracts        
Cash Flow Hedges        
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCL 2,002 4,361 10,106 894
Amortization of Excluded Component from Options (214) (237) (662) (656)
Derivatives designated as hedges | Cash Flow Hedges | Interest Rate Contracts        
Cash Flow Hedges        
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCL 247 247 741 741
Derivatives designated as hedges | Fair Value Hedges | Commodity Contracts        
Fair Value Hedges        
Gain (Loss) on Commodity Futures $ 1,469 $ 679 $ 1,592 $ 1,812