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Derivatives and Hedging - Outstanding Contracts (Details) - Cash Flow Hedges lb in Millions, gal in Millions, bu in Millions, MMBTU in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Oct. 27, 2024 MMBTU lb bu gal | Oct. 29, 2023 MMBTU lb gal bu | Oct. 30, 2022 bu
Corn |  |  |
Derivatives and Hedging |  |  |
Future contracts, volume (in bushels) | 29.2 | 30.7 |
Corn | Designated as Hedging |  |  |
Derivatives and Hedging |  |  |
Future contracts, volume (in bushels) |  |  | 1.0
Lean Hogs |  |  |
Derivatives and Hedging |  |  |
Futures contracts, volume (in pounds) | lb | 175.6 | 144.2 |
Natural Gas | Designated as Hedging |  |  |
Derivatives and Hedging |  |  |
Futures contracts, energy (in MMBtu) | MMBTU | 4.2 | 3.0 |
Commodity Contract, Diesel Fuel | Designated as Hedging |  |  |
Derivatives and Hedging |  |  |
Future contracts, volume (in bushels) | gal | 4.0 | 0.0 |

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