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Related party transactions
 3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2014
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]  
Related party transactions
4. Related party transactions

Certain members of our Board of Directors market avocados through Calavo pursuant to marketing agreements substantially similar to the marketing agreements that we enter into with other growers. During the three months ended January 31, 2014 and 2013, the aggregate amount of avocados procured from entities owned or controlled by members of our Board of Directors was $0.4 million and $0.3 million. Accounts payable to these Board members were $0.3 million and $3.3 million at January 31, 2014 and October 31, 2013.

During the first quarter of fiscal 2014 and 2013, we received $0.1 million as dividend income from Limoneira.

The three previous owners and current executives of RFG have a majority ownership of certain entities that provide various services to RFG. RFG’s California operating facility leases a building from LIG partners, LLC (LIG) pursuant to an operating lease. LIG is majority owned by an entity owned by such three executives of RFG. For the three months ended January 31, 2014 and 2013, total rent paid to LIG was $0.1 million. RFG’s Texas operating facility leases a building from THNC, LLC (THNC) pursuant to an operating lease. THNC is majority owned by an entity owned by such three executives of RFG. For the three months ended January 31, 2014, total rent paid to THNC was $0.1 million. Additionally, RFG sells cut produce and purchases raw materials, obtains transportation services, and shares costs for certain utilities with Third Coast Fresh Distribution (Third Coast). Third Coast is majority owned by an entity owned by such three executives of RFG. For the three months ended January 2014 and 2013, total sales made to Third Coast were $0.2 million and $1.1 million. For the three months ended January 31, 2014 and 2013, total purchases made from Third Coast were $0.1 million and $0.5 million. Amounts due from Third Coast were $0.9 million and $1.0 million as of January 31, 2014 and October 31, 2013. Amounts due to Third Coast were less than $0.1 million as of January 31, 2014 and October 31, 2013.