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Information regarding our operations in different segments (Details Textual) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2013	Apr. 30, 2012	Apr. 30, 2013	Apr. 30, 2012
Information Regarding Our Operations in Different Segments (Textual) [Abstract]
Number of reportable segments			3
Fresh products [Member]
Information Regarding Our Operations in Different Segments (Textual) [Abstract]
Inter-segment sales and cost of sales eliminated in consolidation	$ 8.8	$ 6.3	$ 18.5	$ 11.3
Calavo Foods [Member]
Information Regarding Our Operations in Different Segments (Textual) [Abstract]
Inter-segment sales and cost of sales eliminated in consolidation	$ 3.4	$ 2.9	$ 6.5	$ 5.8

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