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Segment Information - Gross Margin (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2013
Oct. 31, 2012
Oct. 31, 2011
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Net sales $ 691,451 $ 551,119 $ 522,529
Cost of sales 631,327 490,453 480,221
Gross margin 60,124 60,666 42,308
Operating Segments [Member] | Fresh Products [Member]
     
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Net sales 448,369 350,582 420,658
Cost of sales 417,176 316,287 389,371
Gross margin 31,193 34,295 31,287
Operating Segments [Member] | Calavo Foods [Member]
     
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Net sales 51,614 46,424 45,151
Cost of sales 38,226 32,422 38,403
Gross margin 13,388 14,002 6,748
Operating Segments [Member] | RFG [Member]
     
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Net sales 191,468 154,113 56,720
Cost of sales 175,925 141,744 52,447
Gross margin $ 15,543 $ 12,369 $ 4,273