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GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Goodwill Rollforward (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Apr. 26, 2020 | Apr. 26, 2020
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill |  |
Balance at the beginning of the period | $ 2,484,088 | $ 2,481,645
Goodwill Acquired | 212,871 | 212,871
Foreign currency translation | (14,120) | (11,677)
Balance at the end of the period | 2,682,839 | 2,682,839
Grocery Products |  |
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill |  |
Balance at the beginning of the period | 632,301 | 632,301
Goodwill Acquired | 0 | 0
Foreign currency translation | 0 | 0
Balance at the end of the period | 632,301 | 632,301
Refrigerated Foods |  |
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill |  |
Balance at the beginning of the period | 1,458,692 | 1,458,692
Goodwill Acquired | 212,871 | 212,871
Foreign currency translation | 0 | 0
Balance at the end of the period | 1,671,563 | 1,671,563
Jennie-O Turkey Store |  |
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill |  |
Balance at the beginning of the period | 176,628 | 176,628
Goodwill Acquired | 0 | 0
Foreign currency translation | 0 | 0
Balance at the end of the period | 176,628 | 176,628
International & Other |  |
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill |  |
Balance at the beginning of the period | 216,467 | 214,024
Goodwill Acquired | 0 | 0
Foreign currency translation | (14,120) | (11,677)
Balance at the end of the period | $ 202,347 | $ 202,347

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