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GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Goodwill Rollforward (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Jul. 30, 2017 | Jul. 30, 2017
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill |  |
Changes in carrying amount of goodwill | $ 0 |
Balance at the beginning of the period |  | $ 1,834,497
Goodwill sold |  | (11,826)
Balance at the end of the period | 1,822,671 | 1,822,671
Grocery Products |  |
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill |  |
Balance at the beginning of the period |  | 508,800
Balance at the end of the period | 508,800 | 508,800
Refrigerated Foods |  |
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill |  |
Balance at the beginning of the period |  | 584,443
Goodwill sold |  | (11,826)
Balance at the end of the period | 572,617 | 572,617
Jennie-O Turkey Store |  |
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill |  |
Balance at the beginning of the period |  | 203,214
Balance at the end of the period | 203,214 | 203,214
Specialty Foods |  |
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill |  |
Balance at the beginning of the period |  | 373,782
Balance at the end of the period | 373,782 | 373,782
International & Other |  |
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill |  |
Balance at the beginning of the period |  | 164,258
Balance at the end of the period | $ 164,258 | $ 164,258

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