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Investments In and Receivables from Affiliates - Schedule of Investments In and Receivables from Affiliates (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Oct. 28, 2018 | Oct. 29, 2017
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Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |  |
Investments in and receivables from affiliates | $ 273,153 | $ 242,369
MegaMex Foods, LLC |  |
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |  |
% Owned | 50.00% | 50.00%
Investments in and receivables from affiliates | $ 205,148 | $ 177,657
Foreign joint ventures |  |
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |  |
Investments in and receivables from affiliates | $ 68,005 | $ 64,712
Foreign joint ventures | Minimum |  |
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |  |
% Owned | 26.00% | 26.00%
Foreign joint ventures | Maximum |  |
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |  |
% Owned | 40.00% | 40.00%

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