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Information Regarding Our Operations in Different Segments - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2014	Apr. 30, 2013	Apr. 30, 2014	Apr. 30, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of reportable segments			3
Fresh products [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Inter-segment sales and cost of sales eliminated in consolidation	$ 8.6	$ 8.8	$ 17.6	$ 18.5
Calavo Foods [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Inter-segment sales and cost of sales eliminated in consolidation	$ 3.9	$ 3.4	$ 7.6	$ 6.5

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