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Fair Value Measurements - Reconciliation of Contingent Consideration (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013
Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration [Line Items]
Balance at October 31, 2013	$ 676
Interest	28	133
Revalue Adjustment		1,801
Balance July 31, 2014	704
Salsa Lisa [Member]
Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration [Line Items]
Balance at October 31, 2013	676
Interest	28
Revalue Adjustment
Balance July 31, 2014	$ 704

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