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Document and Entity Information
 9 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2012
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]  
Entity Registrant Name CALAVO GROWERS INC
Entity Central Index Key 0001133470
Document Type 10-Q
Document Period End Date Jul. 31, 2012
Amendment Flag false
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2012
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q3
Current Fiscal Year End Date --10-31
Entity Filer Category Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding 14,787,433