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Sale of Investment in Maui Fresh (Details Textual) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2012
Fresh Sale (Textual) [Abstract]
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Business	$ 519,000
Joint venture interest	35.00%
Interest rate of principal and all accrued unpaid interest due	1.60%
Maui Fresh International [Member]
Fresh Sale (Textual) [Abstract]
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses	2,600,000
San Rafael [Member]
Fresh Sale (Textual) [Abstract]
Equity Promissory Note Due and Payable Date	Nov. 01, 2015
Goodwill Promissory Note Due and Payable Date	Nov. 01, 2017
San Rafael [Member] | Maui Fresh International [Member]
Fresh Sale (Textual) [Abstract]
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses	2,600,000
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Business	500
Joint venture interest	50.00%
cash received in Pursuant to sell agreement	300,000
Number Of Promissory Notes	2
Equity promissory note	1,000,000
Goodwill promissory note	$ 1,300,000
Equity promissory note installment period	36 months

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