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FreshRealm, LLC	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2013
FreshRealm, LLC [Abstract]
FreshRealm, LLC	10. FreshRealm, LLC In the second quarter of 2013, we created FreshRealm, LLC (FreshRealm), a wholly-owned fresh food distribution technology company. Our consolidated financial statements now include FreshRealm, currently considered a developmental stage entity. FreshRealm’s technology platform is being developed and is expected to allow participants such as traditional retailers, large and small enterprises, communities and food banks to enter into a platform resembling a national fresh food cooperative. FreshRealm will serve as a way to connect participants to a network of regional fresh food producers. FreshRealm is currently operating as a developmental stage company, as planned, principal operations have not commenced. As a result, the company has no sales, or cost of sales. When principal operations commence, FreshRealm is expected to become our fourth segment. FreshRealm has incurred $0.6 million in costs related to its development, which are included in selling, general and administrative expenses.

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