Information regarding our operations in different segments (Details 1) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012
Gross Margin
Net sales	$ 139,499	$ 117,394
Cost of sales	126,375	105,492
Gross margin	13,124	11,902
Fresh products [Member]
Gross Margin
Net sales	85,067	71,136
Cost of sales	78,298	65,167
Gross margin	6,769	5,969
Calavo Foods [Member]
Gross Margin
Net sales	11,930	11,279
Cost of sales	8,842	7,871
Gross margin	3,088	3,408
RFG [Member]
Gross Margin
Net sales	42,502	34,979
Cost of sales	39,235	32,454
Gross margin	$ 3,267	$ 2,525

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The aggregate costs related to goods produced and sold and services rendered by an entity during the reporting period. This excludes costs incurred during the reporting period related to financial services rendered and other revenue generating activities.

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Total revenue from sale of goods and services rendered during the reporting period, in the normal course of business, reduced by sales returns and allowances, and sales discounts.

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