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Noncontrolling interest (Tables) | 3 Months Ended
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Jan. 31, 2019
Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] |
Reconciles Shareholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest | The following table reconciles shareholders’ equity attributable to noncontrolling interest related to Avocados de Jalisco (in thousands).
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Avocados de Jalisco noncontrolling interest |  |  | January 31, 2019 |  | January 31, 2018 |
Noncontrolling interest, beginning |  |  | $ | 1,748 |  | $ | 1,016 |
Noncash transfer of noncontrolling interest |  |  |  | — |  |  | 1,001 |
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest of Avocados de Jalisco |  |  |  | (6) |  |  | (150) |
Noncontrolling interest, ending |  |  | $ | 1,742 |  | $ | 1,867 |

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