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INVESTMENTS IN AFFILIATES (Tables)
 6 Months Ended
Apr. 28, 2024
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]  
Schedule of equity in earnings of affiliates
Equity in Earnings of Affiliates consists of:
 Quarter EndedSix Months Ended
In thousands
% OwnedApril 28, 2024April 30, 2023April 28, 2024April 30, 2023
MegaMex Foods, LLC(1)
50%$8,288 $12,932 $16,379 $26,613 
Other Equity Method Investments(2)
Various (20-50%)
6,894 3,939 14,894 5,816 
Total Equity in Earnings of Affiliates
$15,182 $16,870 $31,273 $32,429 
(1)    MegaMex Foods, LLC is reflected in the Retail segment.
(2)    Other Equity Method Investments are primarily reflected in the International segment but also include corporate venturing investments.
Schedule of distributions received from equity method investees
Distributions received from equity method investees include:
 Quarter EndedSix Months Ended
In thousands
April 28, 2024April 30, 2023April 28, 2024April 30, 2023
Dividends$10,000 $10,000 $25,731 $13,652