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DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING - Outstanding Commodity Future Contracts (Details) - Cash Flow Hedges - Derivatives designated as hedges lb in Millions, gal in Millions, bu in Millions, MMBTU in Millions | 6 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Apr. 27, 2025 MMBTU lb gal bu | Oct. 27, 2024 MMBTU lb gal bu
Corn |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |
Futures contracts, volume | bu | 30.7 | 29.2
Lean Hogs |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |
Futures contracts, mass (in pounds) | lb | 200.6 | 175.6
Natural Gas |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |
Futures contracts, energy (in MMBTu) | MMBTU | 3.0 | 4.2
Diesel Fuel |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |
Futures contracts, volume | gal | 6.0 | 4.0

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