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Note 2 - Inventories
6 Months Ended
Apr. 17, 2015
Notes to Financial Statements  
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]
Note 2 - Inventories:
 
Inventories are comprised of the following at the respective period ends: 
 
 
 
(unaudited)
April 17,
2015
 
 
October 31,
2014
 
Meat, ingredients and supplies
  $ 5,140     $ 4,716  
Work in progress
    730       1,447  
Finished goods
    9,827       15,129  
    $ 15,697     $ 21,292  
 
Inventories are valued at the lower of cost (which approximates actual cost on a first-in, first-out basis) or market. Costs related to warehousing, transportation and distribution to customers are considered when computing market value. Inventories include the cost of ingredients, labor and manufacturing overhead. We regularly review inventory quantities on hand and write down any excess or obsolete inventories to estimated net realizable value. An inventory reserve is created when potentially slow-moving or obsolete inventories are identified in order to reflect the appropriate inventory value. Changes in economic conditions, production requirements, and lower than expected customer demand could result in additional obsolete or slow-moving inventory that cannot be sold or may need to be sold at reduced prices and could result in additional reserve provisions.