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Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Oct. 31, 2021 | Oct. 25, 2020
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill |  |
Balance at the beginning of the period | $ 2,612,727 | $ 2,481,645
Goodwill Acquired | 2,313,064 | 148,313
Foreign Currency Translation | 3,311 | (17,232)
Balance at the end of the period | 4,929,102 | 2,612,727
Grocery Products |  |
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill |  |
Balance at the beginning of the period | 632,301 | 632,301
Goodwill Acquired | 1,766,053 | 0
Foreign Currency Translation | 0 | 0
Balance at the end of the period | 2,398,354 | 632,301
Refrigerated Foods |  |
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill |  |
Balance at the beginning of the period | 1,607,005 | 1,458,692
Goodwill Acquired | 487,416 | 148,313
Foreign Currency Translation | 0 | 0
Balance at the end of the period | 2,094,421 | 1,607,005
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 | 196,793 | 214,024
Goodwill Acquired | 59,595 | 0
Foreign Currency Translation | 3,311 | (17,232)
Balance at the end of the period | $ 259,699 | $ 196,793

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