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Information Regarding Our Operations in Different Segments - Gross Margin (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2014
Jul. 31, 2013
Jul. 31, 2014
Jul. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Net sales $ 218,702 $ 194,943 $ 581,761 $ 500,778
Cost of sales 197,757 176,865 528,149 458,040
Gross margin 20,945 18,078 53,612 42,738
Fresh products [Member]
       
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Net sales 129,832 125,634 353,506 323,189
Cost of sales 120,318 116,363 328,101 303,083
Gross margin 9,514 9,271 25,405 20,106
Calavo Foods [Member]
       
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Net sales 17,093 14,543 45,066 38,677
Cost of sales 13,253 9,860 34,811 26,603
Gross margin 3,840 4,683 10,255 12,074
RFG [Member]
       
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Net sales 71,777 54,766 183,189 138,912
Cost of sales 64,186 50,642 165,237 128,354
Gross margin $ 7,591 $ 4,124 $ 17,952 $ 10,558