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Fair Value Measurements - Reconciliation of Contingent Consideration (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2014	Apr. 30, 2013
Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration [Line Items]
Balance at October 31, 2013 (All am	$ 676
Interest	18	84
Revalue Adjustment		1,444
Balance April 30, 2014	694
Salsa Lisa [Member]
Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration [Line Items]
Balance at October 31, 2013 (All am	676
Interest	18
Revalue Adjustment
Balance April 30, 2014	$ 694

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