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Other assets
9 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2011
Other assets [Abstract]  
Other assets
5. Other assets
     Other assets consist of the following (in thousands):
                 
    July 31,     October 31,  
    2011     2010  
Intangibles, net
  $ 11,131     $ 2,872  
Grower advances
    1,605       1,827  
Loan to Agricola Belher
    800       1,225  
Other
    638       316  
 
           
 
  $ 14,174     $ 6,240  
 
           
     Intangible assets consist of the following (in thousands):
                                                 
    July 31, 2011     October 31, 2010  
    Gross           Net     Gross           Net  
    Carrying     Accum.     Book     Carrying     Accum.     Book  
    Value     Amortization     Value     Value     Amortization     Value  
Customer list/relationships
  $ 7,640     $ (206 )   $ 7,434     $ 240     $ (26 )   $ 214  
Trade names
    3,007       (1,124 )     1,883       2,087       (989 )     1,098  
Trade secrets/recipes
    1,520       (165 )     1,355       1,350       (78 )     1,272  
Brand name intangibles
    275             275       275             275  
Non-competition agreements
    267       (83 )     184       67       (54 )     13  
 
                                   
Intangibles, net
  $ 12,709     $ (1,578 )   $ 11,131     $ 4,019     $ (1,147 )   $ 2,872  
 
                                   
     Trade names are being amortized over periods up to 10 years, the trade secrets/recipes are being amortized up to 13 years, the customer lists/relationships are being amortized up to 8 years, and the non-competition agreements are being amortized over 5 years. The intangible asset related to the brand name currently has an indefinite life and, as a result, is not currently subject to amortization. We anticipate recording amortization expense of approximately $0.4 million for the remainder of fiscal 2011, with $1.4 million of amortization expense for fiscal years 2012 through 2015. The remainder of approximately $4.8 million will be amortized over fiscal years 2016 through 2023. See Note 11 for discussion regarding our acquisition of Renaissance Food Group, LLC.