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Investments In and Receivables From Affiliates - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended |
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Oct. 30, 2022 | Oct. 31, 2021 | Oct. 25, 2020 | Oct. 26, 2009
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Dividends received from affiliates | $ 43.0 | $ 45.0 | $ 37.5 |
MegaMex Foods, LLC |  |  |  |
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Excess of investment over the underlying equity in net assets of the joint venture | $ 10.2 |  |  | $ 21.3

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