Information regarding our operations in different segments (Details 1) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2012	Jul. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2012
Gross Margin
Net sales	$ 194,943	$ 153,181	$ 500,778	$ 409,567
Cost of sales	176,865	136,968	458,040	366,757
Gross margin	18,078	16,213	42,738	42,810
Fresh products [Member]
Gross Margin
Net sales	125,634	96,740	323,189	259,608
Cost of sales	116,363	87,785	303,083	236,719
Gross margin	9,271	8,955	20,106	22,889
Calavo Foods [Member]
Gross Margin
Net sales	14,543	12,367	38,677	34,848
Cost of sales	9,860	8,876	26,603	24,030
Gross margin	4,683	3,491	12,074	10,818
RFG [Member]
Gross Margin
Net sales	54,766	44,074	138,912	115,111
Cost of sales	50,642	40,307	128,354	106,008
Gross margin	$ 4,124	$ 3,767	$ 10,558	$ 9,103

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