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Assets Held for Sale - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |  | 12 Months Ended
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Jan. 03, 2017 | Oct. 28, 2018 | Oct. 29, 2017 | Oct. 30, 2016 | [1]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Purchase price |  | $ 0 | $ 135,944 | $ 110,149
Clougherty Packing, LLC and with PFFJ, LLC | Assets Sold |  |  |  |
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Purchase price | $ 145,000 |  |  |
[1] | Fiscal 2016 included 53 weeks.

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