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GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Changes in Carrying Amounts of Goodwill (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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May 01, 2022 | May 01, 2022
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill |  |
Beginning Balance | $ 4,928,139 | $ 4,929,102
Foreign Currency Translation | 7,692 | 6,730
Ending Balance | 4,935,832 | 4,935,832
Grocery Products |  |
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill |  |
Beginning Balance | 2,398,354 | 2,398,354
Foreign Currency Translation | 0 | 0
Ending Balance | 2,398,354 | 2,398,354
Refrigerated Foods |  |
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill |  |
Beginning Balance | 2,094,421 | 2,094,421
Foreign Currency Translation | 0 | 0
Ending Balance | 2,094,421 | 2,094,421
Jennie-O Turkey Store |  |
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill |  |
Beginning Balance | 176,628 | 176,628
Foreign Currency Translation | 0 | 0
Ending Balance | 176,628 | 176,628
International & Other |  |
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill |  |
Beginning Balance | 258,737 | 259,699
Foreign Currency Translation | 7,692 | 6,730
Ending Balance | $ 266,429 | $ 266,429

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