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Information Regarding Our Operations in Different Segments - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2018 USD ($) segment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of reportable segments | segment	3
Intersegment Eliminations between Calavo Foods and Fresh Products [Member] | Intercompany eliminations
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Inter-segment sales and cost of sales eliminated | $	$ 0.1

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