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Fair Value Measurements - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2020	Oct. 31, 2019	Oct. 31, 2018
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Net proceeds from sale of stock	$ 11,048	$ 4,785	$ 4,721
Gain (loss) on sale of stock	$ (6,299)	$ (2,117)	$ 4,223
Calavo Growers, Inc.
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investment owned shares (in shares)		200,000
Ownership interest		1.10%
Stock price (in dollars per share)		$ 86.73
Number of shares sold (in shares)	200,000	50,000	50,000
Net proceeds from sale of stock	$ 11,048	$ 4,785	$ 4,721
Gain (loss) on sale of stock	$ 6,299	$ (2,117)	$ 4,223

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