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Information Regarding Our Operations in Different Segments - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Jul. 31, 2014 | Jul. 31, 2013 | Jul. 31, 2014 | Jul. 31, 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 | $ 6.9 | $ 5.5 | $ 24.5 | $ 24.1
Calavo Foods [Member] |  |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Inter-segment sales and cost of sales eliminated in consolidation | $ 4.4 | $ 4.1 | $ 12.0 | $ 10.5

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