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Derivatives and Hedging - Outstanding Contracts (Details) - Cash Flow Hedges lb in Millions, bu in Millions, MMBTU in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Oct. 29, 2023 MMBTU lb bu | Oct. 30, 2022 MMBTU lb bu | Oct. 31, 2021 bu
Corn |  |  |
Derivatives and Hedging |  |  |
Future contracts, volume (in bushels) | 30.7 | 34.3 |
Corn | Designated as Hedging |  |  |
Derivatives and Hedging |  |  |
Future contracts, volume (in bushels) |  | 1.0 | 2.8
Lean Hogs |  |  |
Derivatives and Hedging |  |  |
Futures contracts, volume (in pounds) | lb | 144.2 | 177.5 |
Natural Gas | Designated as Hedging |  |  |
Derivatives and Hedging |  |  |
Futures contracts, energy (in MMBTu) | MMBTU | 3.0 | 0.0 |

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