Information regarding our operations in different segments (Details 1) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2013	Apr. 30, 2012	Apr. 30, 2013	Apr. 30, 2012
Gross Margin
Net sales	$ 166,336	$ 138,992	$ 305,835	$ 256,386
Cost of sales	154,800	124,297	281,175	229,789
Gross margin	11,536	14,695	24,660	26,597
Fresh products [Member]
Gross Margin
Net sales	112,488	91,732	197,555	162,868
Cost of sales	108,422	83,767	186,720	148,934
Gross margin	4,066	7,965	10,835	13,934
Calavo Foods [Member]
Gross Margin
Net sales	12,204	11,202	24,134	22,481
Cost of sales	7,901	7,283	16,743	15,154
Gross margin	4,303	3,919	7,391	7,327
RFG [Member]
Gross Margin
Net sales	41,644	36,058	84,146	71,037
Cost of sales	38,477	33,247	77,712	65,701
Gross margin	$ 3,167	$ 2,811	$ 6,434	$ 5,336

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