Represents the percentage of commission Calavo sub is entitled, calculated in U.S. dollars for sale of produce.

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The percentage of ownership of common stock or equity participation in the investee accounted for under the equity method of accounting.

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Amount after allowance and deduction of deferred interest and fees, unamortized costs and premiums and discounts from face amounts, of loans and leases held in portfolio, including but not limited to, commercial and consumer loans. Includes loans held for sale. Excludes loans and leases covered under loss sharing agreements.

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The cash outflow associated with the investment in or advances to an entity in which the reporting entity shares control of the entity with another party or group.

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Agricola Don Memo (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Agricola Don Memo (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2015
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Investment in unconsolidated entities	$ 1,000	$ 1,000
Belo
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Ownership interest	50.00%		50.00%
Investment in unconsolidated entities	$ 2,000
Percentage of management fee equal to EBIT	20.00%
Calavo Sub
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Ownership interest	50.00%
Investment in unconsolidated entities	$ 2,000
Percentage of commission entitled	12.00%
Agricola Don Memo
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Loan to related parties	$ 4,000