Calavo Growers (CVGW) 10-K13 Jan 142013 FY Annual reportFinancial data

Company Profile

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2013	Nov. 30, 2013	Apr. 30, 2013
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]	'	'	'
Document Type	'10-K	'	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'	'
Document Period End Date	31-Oct-13	'	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2013	'	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'FY	'	'
Trading Symbol	'CVGW	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'CALAVO GROWERS INC	'	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0001133470	'	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--10-31	'	'
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	'No	'	'
Entity Current Reporting Status	'Yes	'	'
Entity Voluntary Filers	'No	'	'
Entity Filer Category	'Accelerated Filer	'	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	15,720,540	'
Entity Public Float	'	'	$362.30

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012
Current assets:	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$8,019	$7,103
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $1,697 (2013) and $3,221 (2012)	55,060	38,870
Inventories, net	28,673	22,948
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	10,757	7,190
Advances to suppliers	3,213	2,369
Income taxes receivable	2,013	2,762
Deferred income taxes	1,995	2,222
Total current assets	109,730	83,464
Property, plant, and equipment, net	52,649	50,562
Investment in Limoneira Company	45,531	38,841
Investment in unconsolidated entities	1,420	520
Goodwill	18,262	18,262
Other assets	12,347	16,242
Total assets	239,939	207,891
Current liabilities:	'	'
Payable to growers	14,490	8,475
Trade accounts payable	11,699	7,898
Accrued expenses	20,939	22,237
Short-term borrowings	33,990	20,170
Dividend payable	11,004	9,612
Current portion of long-term obligations	5,258	5,416
Total current liabilities	97,380	73,808
Long-term liabilities:	'	'
Long-term obligations, less current portion	7,792	13,039
Deferred income taxes	6,194	10,665
Total long-term liabilities	13,986	23,704
Commitments and contingencies	'	'
Shareholders' equity:	'	'
Common stock ($0.001 par value, 100,000 shares authorized; 15,720 and 14,824 shares outstanding at October 31, 2013 and 2012)	15	14
Additional paid-in capital	59,376	51,276
Accumulated other comprehensive income	13,414	9,390
Retained earnings	55,653	49,342
Total shareholders' equity	128,452	110,022
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	239,939	207,891
Calavo Salsa Lisa [Member]	'	'
Long-term liabilities:	'	'
Noncontrolling interest	121	357
FreshRealm [Member]	'	'
Long-term liabilities:	'	'
Noncontrolling interest	($6)	'

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012
Statement Of Financial Position [Abstract]	'	'
Allowances of accounts receivable	$1,697	$3,221
Common stock, par value	$0.00	$0.00
Common stock, shares authorized	100,000	100,000
Common stock, shares outstanding	15,720	14,824

Consolidated_Statements_of_Inc

Consolidated Statements of Income (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2011
Income Statement [Abstract]	'	'	'
Net sales	$691,451	$551,119	$522,529
Cost of sales	631,327	490,453	480,221
Gross margin	60,124	60,666	42,308
Selling, general and administrative	35,018	33,128	23,976
Operating income	25,106	27,538	18,332
Equity (losses) in earnings from unconsolidated entities	-100	500	557
Interest income	255	229	191
Interest expense	-1,098	-1,152	-1,016
Other income, net	448	887	140
Income before provision for income taxes	24,611	28,002	18,204
Provision for income taxes	7,866	11,055	7,249
Net income	16,745	16,947	10,955
Add: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	604	105	113
Net income attributable to Calavo Growers, Inc.	$17,349	$17,052	$11,068
Calavo Growers, Inc.'s net income per share:	'	'	'
Basic	$1.17	$1.15	$0.75
Diluted	$1.17	$1.15	$0.75
Number of shares used in per share computation:	'	'	'
Basic	14,856	14,795	14,743
Diluted	14,863	14,808	14,751

Consolidated_Statements_of_Com

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2011
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]	'	'	'
Net income	$16,745	$16,947	$10,955
Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax:	'	'	'
Unrealized investment gains (losses) arising during period	6,690	8,850	-4,996
Income tax benefit (expense) related to items of other comprehensive income (loss)	-2,666	-3,395	1,972
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	4,024	5,455	-3,024
Comprehensive income	20,769	22,402	7,931
Add: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	604	105	113
Comprehensive income - Calavo Growers, Inc.	$21,373	$22,507	$8,044

Consolidated_Statements_of_Sha

Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity (USD $)	Total	Calavo Salsa Lisa [Member]	FreshRealm [Member]	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]	Retained Income [Member]	Retained Income [Member]	FreshRealm Noncontrolling Interest [Member]	FreshRealm Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
In Thousands	Total	Calavo Salsa Lisa [Member]	FreshRealm [Member]	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]	Retained Income [Member]	Calavo Salsa Lisa [Member]	FreshRealm Noncontrolling Interest [Member]	FreshRealm [Member]
Beginning balance at Oct. 31, 2010	$88,257	'	'	$14	$42,319	$6,959	$38,965	'	'	'
Beginning balance, Shares at Oct. 31, 2010	'	'	'	14,712	'	'	'	'	'	'
Exercise of stock options and income tax benefit, Value	239	'	'	'	239	'	'	'	'	'
Exercise of stock options and income tax benefit, Shares	'	'	'	15	'	'	'	'	'	'
Stock compensation expense	188	'	'	'	188	'	'	'	'	'
Unrealized gain (loss) on Limoneira investment, net	-3,024	'	'	'	'	-3,024	'	'	'	'
Acquisition of RFG, Value	7,183	'	'	'	7,183	'	'	'	'	'
Acquisition of RFG, Shares	'	'	'	43	'	'	'	'	'	'
Dividend declared to shareholders	-8,123	'	'	'	'	'	-8,131	'	'	'
Net Income(loss)	11,068	11,068	'	'	'	'	'	11,068	'	'
Ending balance at Oct. 31, 2011	95,780	'	'	14	49,929	3,935	41,902	'	'	'
Ending balance, Shares at Oct. 31, 2011	'	'	'	14,770	'	'	'	'	'	'
Exercise of stock options and income tax benefit, Value	930	'	'	'	930	'	'	'	'	'
Exercise of stock options and income tax benefit, Shares	'	'	'	54	'	'	'	'	'	'
Stock compensation expense	417	'	'	'	417	'	'	'	'	'
Restricted stock issued	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Restricted stock issued, Shares	'	'	'	11	'	'	'	'	'	'
Unrealized gain (loss) on Limoneira investment, net	5,455	'	'	'	'	5,455	'	'	'	'
Dividend declared to shareholders	-9,612	'	'	'	'	'	-9,612	'	'	'
Net Income(loss)	17,052	17,052	'	'	'	'	'	17,052	'	'
Ending balance at Oct. 31, 2012	110,022	'	'	14	51,276	9,390	49,342	'	'	'
Ending balance, Shares at Oct. 31, 2012	'	'	'	14,835	'	'	'	'	'	'
Exercise of stock options and income tax benefit, Value	801	'	'	'	801	'	'	'	'	'
Exercise of stock options and income tax benefit, Shares	'	'	'	39	'	'	'	'	'	'
Stock compensation expense	376	'	'	'	376	'	'	'	'	'
Issuance of stock related to RFG Contingent consideration, Value	1	'	'	1	'	'	'	'	'	'
Issuance of stock related to RFG Contingent consideration, Shares	'	'	'	999	'	'	'	'	'	'
Conversion of cash consideration to stock consideration for RFG acquisition	11,711	'	'	'	11,711	'	'	'	'	'
Retirement of stock purchased from Limoneira	-4,788	'	'	'	-4,788	'	'	'	'	'
Retirement of stock purchased from Limoneira, Shares	'	'	'	-165	'	'	'	'	'	'
Restricted stock issued	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Restricted stock issued, Shares	'	'	'	12	'	'	'	'	'	'
Unrealized gain (loss) on Limoneira investment, net	4,024	'	'	'	'	4,024	'	'	'	'
Dividend declared to shareholders	-11,038	'	'	'	'	'	-11,038	'	'	'
FreshRealm noncontrolling interest contribution	'	'	362	'	'	'	'	'	'	362
Net Income(loss)	17,349	17,349	-368	'	'	'	'	17,349	'	-368
Ending balance at Oct. 31, 2013	$128,452	'	'	$15	$59,376	$13,414	$55,653	'	($6)	'
Ending balance, Shares at Oct. 31, 2013	'	'	'	15,720	'	'	'	'	'	'

Consolidated_Statements_of_Sha1

Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity (Parenthetical) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2011
Income tax benefit from exercise of stock options	$59	$139	$26
Common Stock [Member]	'	'	'
Income tax benefit from exercise of stock options	59	139	26
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	'	'	'
Income tax benefit from exercise of stock options	$59	$139	$26

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cas

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2011
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:	'	'	'
Net income	$16,745	$16,947	$10,955
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:	'	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	6,367	5,909	4,327
Provision for losses on accounts receivable	1	68	64
Income (loss) from unconsolidated entities	100	-501	-557
Interest on contingent consideration	146	128	101
Revalue adjustment on contingent consideration	1,571	420	-535
Stock compensation expense	376	417	188
Loss on disposal of property, plant, and equipment	30	136	139
Gain on sale of Maui Fresh International	'	-519	'
Intangible assets impairment on Calavo Salsa Lisa	615	87	'
Deferred income taxes	-6,908	-818	1,907
Effect on cash of changes in operating assets and liabilities:	'	'	'
Accounts receivable	-16,191	-2,837	4,270
Inventories, net	-5,725	-5,161	-2,137
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	-3,567	-639	1,936
Advances to suppliers	-844	980	-1,751
Income taxes receivable	8,158	462	-1,933
Other assets	135	14	-12
Payable to growers	7,705	3,394	-4,902
Trade accounts payable and accrued expenses	5,007	3,236	-4,194
Net cash provided by operating activities	13,721	21,723	7,866
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:	'	'	'
Acquisitions of property, plant, and equipment	-6,746	-7,749	-4,826
Loan to Agricola Belher	'	'	-3,000
Distribution from unconsolidated entity	'	288	281
Proceeds from sale of Maui Fresh International	'	300	'
Acquisition of Renaissance Food Group, net of cash acquired	'	'	-13,362
Investment in Agricola Don Memo	-1,000	'	'
Net cash used in investing activities	-7,746	-7,161	-20,907
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:	'	'	'
Payment of dividend to shareholders	-9,646	-8,123	-8,100
Proceeds from revolving credit facility, net	13,820	2,310	9,710
Proceeds from issuance of long-term obligations	'	'	22,135
Payments on long-term obligations	-5,405	-5,237	-9,871
Retirement of stock purchased from Limoneira	-4,788	'	'
Proceeds from stock option exercises	751	791	213
Proceeds from issuance of FreshRealm stock	79	'	'
Tax benefit of stock option exercises	139	26	664
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	-5,050	-10,233	14,751
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	916	4,329	1,710
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year	7,103	2,774	1,064
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year	8,019	7,103	2,774
Cash paid during the year for:	'	'	'
Interest	1,087	1,146	985
Income taxes	5,532	9,274	6,313
Noncash Investing and Financing Activities:	'	'	'
Tax receivable increase related to stock option exercise	59	139	26
Conversion of cash consideration to stock consideration for RFG acquisition	11,711	'	'
Declared dividends payable	11,038	9,612	8,123
Notes receivable issued for sale of Maui Fresh International	'	2,204	'
Construction in progress included in trade accounts payable and accrued expenses	'	28	36
Collection for Agricola Belher Infrastructure Advance	1,690	'	1,225
Unrealized holding gains (losses)	$6,690	$8,850	($4,996)

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cas1

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Jun. 01, 2011
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Renaissance Food Group, LLC [Member]
Current assets, excluding cash	$9,623
Property, plant, and equipment	4,580
Goodwill	14,264
Other assets	117
Intangible assets	8,690
Total assets acquired	37,274
Current liabilities	-12,292
Contingent consideration	-7,774
Long-term obligations	-2,894
Additional paid-in capital	-952
Net non-cash assets acquired	$13,362

Description_of_the_business

Description of the business	12 Months Ended
Description of the business	Oct. 31, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Description of the business	'
	1. Description of the business
	Business
	Calavo Growers, Inc. (Calavo, the Company, we, us or our), is a global leader in the avocado industry and an expanding provider of value-added fresh food. Our expertise in marketing and distributing avocados, prepared avocados, and other perishable foods allows us to deliver a wide array of fresh and prepared food products to food distributors, produce wholesalers, supermarkets, and restaurants on a worldwide basis. We procure avocados principally from California, Mexico, and Chile. Through our various operating facilities, we sort, pack, and/or ripen avocados, tomatoes, pineapples and/or Hawaiian grown papayas. Additionally, we also produce salsa and prepare ready-to-eat produce and deli products. We distribute our products both domestically and internationally and report our operations in three different business segments: Fresh products, Calavo Foods and Renaissance Food Group, LLC (RFG). See Note 17 for a description of our development stage entity, FreshRealm, LLC (FreshRealm), and its planned operations.

Basis_of_Presentation_and_Sign

Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies

12 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2013

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies

2. Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies

The accompanying consolidated financial statements were prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.

Our consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Calavo Growers, Inc. and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Calavo de Mexico S.A. de C.V., Calavo Foods de Mexico S.A. de C.V., Calavo Inversiones (Chile) Limitada, Maui Fresh International, Inc. (Maui), Hawaiian Sweet, Inc. (HS), Hawaiian Pride, LLC (HP), and RFG. We consolidate our entity Calavo Salsa Lisa, LLC (CSL), in which we have a 65 percent ownership interest. In addition, we consolidate our entity FreshRealm, in which we have a 71.5 percent ownership interest. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

We consider all highly liquid financial instruments purchased with an original maturity date of three months or less to be cash equivalents. The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents approximate their fair values.

Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets

Prepaid expenses and other current assets consist primarily of non-trade receivables, infrastructure advances and prepaid expenses. Non-trade receivables were $8.3 million and $5.2 million at October 31, 2013 and 2012. Infrastructure advances are discussed below. Prepaid expenses of $1.6 million and $1.2 million at October 31, 2013 and 2012, are primarily for insurance, rent and other items.

Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is computed on a monthly weighted-average basis, which approximates the first-in, first-out method; market is based upon estimated replacement costs. Costs included in inventory primarily include the following: fruit, picking and hauling, overhead, labor, materials and freight.

Property, Plant, and Equipment

Property, plant, and equipment are stated at cost and depreciated over their estimated useful lives using the straight-line method. Leasehold improvements are stated at cost and amortized over the lesser of their estimated useful lives or the term of the lease, using the straight-line method. Useful lives are as follows: buildings and improvements—7 to 50 years; leasehold improvements—the lesser of the term of the lease or 7 years; equipment—7 to 25 years; information systems hardware and software – 3 to 15 years. Significant repairs and maintenance that increase the value or extend the useful life of our fixed asset are capitalized. Replaced fixed assets are written off. Ordinary maintenance and repairs are charged to expense.

We capitalize software development costs for internal use beginning in the application development stage and ending when the asset is placed into service. Costs capitalized include coding and testing activities and various implementation costs. These costs are limited to (1) external direct costs of materials and services consumed in developing or obtaining internal-use computer software; (2) payroll and payroll-related costs for employees who are directly associated with and who devote time to the internal-use computer software project to the extent of the time spent directly on the project; and (3) interest cost incurred while developing internal-use computer software. See Note 4 for further information.

Goodwill and Acquired Intangible Assets

Goodwill is tested for impairment on an annual basis and between annual tests whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. Goodwill is tested at the reporting unit level, which is defined as an operating segment or one level below the operating segment. Goodwill impairment testing is a two-step process. The first step of the goodwill impairment test, used to identify potential impairment, compares the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount, including goodwill. If the fair value of a reporting unit exceeds its carrying amount, goodwill of the reporting unit is considered not impaired, and the second step of the impairment test would be unnecessary. If the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, the second step of the goodwill impairment test must be performed to measure the amount of impairment loss, if any. The second step of the goodwill impairment test, used to measure the amount of impairment loss, compares the implied fair value of reporting unit goodwill with the carrying amount of that goodwill. If the carrying amount of reporting unit goodwill exceeds the implied fair value of that goodwill, an impairment loss must be recognized in an amount equal to that excess. Goodwill impairment testing requires significant judgment and management estimates, including, but not limited to, the determination of (i) the number of reporting units, (ii) the goodwill and other assets and liabilities to be allocated to the reporting units and (iii) the fair values of the reporting units. The estimates and assumptions described above, along with other factors such as discount rates, will significantly affect the outcome of the impairment tests and the amounts of any resulting impairment losses. For fiscal year 2012, we performed our annual assessment of goodwill and determined that an impairment of $0.1 million existed related to the acquisition of CSL. This impairment was a result of less than anticipated sales since acquisition, and a forecast projection analysis with the consultation from a third party consulting firm. The impairment was recorded in cost of goods sold. For fiscal year 2013, we performed our annual assessment of goodwill and noted no impairments as of October 31, 2013.

The following table reconciles by segment goodwill and the impairment losses recognized for the year ended October 31, 2012 and 2013 (in thousands):

Fresh products

Calavo Foods

RFG

Total

Goodwill, beginning November 1, 2011

3,997

14,265

18,349

Calavo Salsa Lisa Goodwill impairment losses

—

(87

)

—

(87

)

Goodwill, ending October 31, 2012

3,997

—

14,265

18,262

Calavo Salsa Lisa Goodwill impairment losses

—

Goodwill, October 31, 2013

3,997

—

14,265

18,262

Long-lived Assets

Long-lived assets, including fixed assets and intangible assets (other than goodwill), are continually monitored and are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of any such asset may not be recoverable. The determination of recoverability is based on an estimate of undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use of an asset and its eventual disposition. The estimate of undiscounted cash flows is based upon, among other things, certain assumptions about future operating performance, growth rates and other factors. Estimates of undiscounted cash flows may differ from actual cash flows due to, among other things, technological changes, economic conditions, changes to the business model or changes in operating performance. If the sum of the undiscounted cash flows (excluding interest) is less than the carrying value, an impairment loss will be recognized, measured as the amount by which the carrying value exceeds the fair value of the asset. For fiscal year 2013, we performed our annual assessment of long-lived assets and determined that an impairment of $0.6 million existed related to the trade name and trade secrets/recipes of CSL. This impairment was a result of less than anticipated sales since acquisition and was calculated via a forecast projection analysis, with consultation from a third party consulting firm.

Investments

We account for non-marketable investments using the equity method of accounting if the investment gives us the ability to exercise significant influence over, but not control, an investee. Significant influence generally exists when we have an ownership interest representing between 20% and 50% of the voting stock of the investee. Under the equity method of accounting, investments are stated at initial cost and are adjusted for subsequent additional investments and our proportionate share of earnings or losses and distributions.

In June 2009, we (through our wholly owned subsidiary: Calavo Inversiones (Chile) Limitada) entered into a joint venture agreement with Exportadora M5, S.A. (M5) for the purpose of selling and distributing Chilean sourced avocados. Such joint venture operates under the name of Calavo de Chile and commenced operations in July 2009. M5 and Calavo each have an equal one-half ownership interest in Calavo de Chile, but M5 has overall management responsibility for the operations of Calavo De Chile. We use the equity method to account for this investment.

In October 2013, we contributed $1.0 million for the purchase of 60 hectares of property in Jalisco, Mexico. The property will be used, for the development of facilities to grow tomatoes. We expect in the first quarter of 2014 to enter into a joint venture agreement with our tomato grower Agricola Belher (Belher). Such joint venture is expected to operate under the name of Agricola Don Memo. Belher and Calavo will each have an equal one-half ownership interest in Agricola Don Memo, but Belher will have overall management responsibility for the operations of Agricola Don Memo. The contribution of $1.0 million has been recorded as an investment in unconsolidated entities on our consolidated financial statements.

Marketable Securities

Our marketable securities consist of our investment in Limoneira Company (Limoneira) stock. We currently own approximately 12% of Limoneira’s outstanding common stock. These securities are carried at fair value as determined from quoted market prices. The estimated fair value, cost, and gross unrealized gain related to such investment was $45.5 million, $23.5 million and $22.0 million as of October 31, 2013. The estimated fair value, cost, and gross unrealized gain related to such investment was $38.8 million, $23.5 million and $15.3 million as of October 31, 2012.

Advances to Suppliers

We advance funds to third-party growers primarily in Chile and Mexico for various farming needs. Typically, we obtain collateral (i.e. fruit, fixed assets, etc.) that approximates the value at risk, prior to making such advances. We continuously evaluate the ability of these growers to repay advances in order to evaluate the possible need to record an allowance. No such allowance was required at October 31, 2013, nor October 31, 2012.

Pursuant to our distribution agreement, which was amended in fiscal 2011, with Agricola Belher (Belher) of Mexico, a producer of fresh vegetables, primarily tomatoes, for export to the U.S. market, Belher agreed, at their sole cost and expense, to harvest, pack, export, ship, and deliver tomatoes exclusively to our company, primarily our Arizona facility. In exchange, we agreed to sell and distribute such tomatoes, make advances to Belher for operating purposes, provide additional advances as shipments are made during the season (subject to limitations, as defined), and return the proceeds from such tomato sales to Belher, net of our commission and aforementioned advances. Pursuant to such amended agreement with Belher, we advanced Belher a total of $3.0 million, up from $2.0 million in the original agreement, during fiscal 2011. Additionally, the amended agreement calls for us to continue to advance $3.0 million per annum for operating purposes through 2019. These advances will be collected through settlements by the end of each year. As of October 31, 2013 and 2012, we have total advances of $3.0 million and $2.1 million to Belher pursuant to this agreement, which is recorded in advances to suppliers.

Infrastructure Advances

Pursuant to our infrastructure agreement, we make advances to be used solely for the acquisition, construction, and installation of improvements to and on certain land owned/controlled by Belher, as well as packing line equipment. Advances incur interest at 4.7% at October 31, 2013 and 2012. Pursuant to the revised/amended agreement discussed above, we advanced Belher $3.0 million during fiscal 2011, which was used to build 47 hectares (approximately 116 acres) of shade-cloth/green house construction. As of October 31, 2013 and 2012, we have advanced a total of $2.5 million ($0.8 million included in prepaid expenses and other current assets and $1.7 million included in other long-term assets). Belher is to annually repay these advances in no less than 20% increments through July 2016. Interest is to be paid monthly or annually, as defined. Belher may prepay, without penalty, all or any portion of the advances at any time. Based on an unusually poor tomato season, Belher did not make a payment in fiscal 2012 pursuant to such agreement. Both parties agreed to defer such payment until 2013 and such payment was made as expected. In order to secure their obligations pursuant to both agreements discussed above, Belher granted us a first-priority security interest in certain assets, including cash, inventory and fixed assets, as defined.

Accrued Expenses

Included in accrued expenses at October 31, 2013 and 2012 are liabilities related to the receipt of goods and/or services for which an invoice has not yet been received. These totaled approximately $3.7 million and $3.1 million, respectively.

Revenue Recognition

Sales of products and related costs of products sold are recognized when (i) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, (ii) delivery has occurred, (iii) the price is fixed or determinable and (iv) collectability is reasonably assured. These terms are typically met upon shipment of product to the customer. Service revenue, including freight, ripening, storage, bagging and palletization charges, is recorded when services are performed and sales of the related products are delivered.

Shipping and Handling

We include shipping and handling fees billed to customers in net revenues. Amounts incurred by us for freight are included in cost of goods sold.

Promotional Allowances

We provide for promotional allowances at the time of sale, based on our historical experience. Our estimates are generally based on evaluating the historical relationship between promotional allowances and gross sales. The derived percentage is then applied to the current period’s sales revenues in order to arrive at the appropriate debit to sales allowances for the period. The offsetting credit is made to accrued expenses. When certain amounts of specific customer accounts are subsequently identified as promotional, they are written off against this allowance. Actual amounts may differ from these estimates and such differences are recognized as an adjustment to net sales in the period they are identified.

Allowance for Accounts Receivable

We provide an allowance for estimated uncollectible accounts receivable balances based on historical experience and the aging of the related accounts receivable.

Consignment Arrangements

We frequently enter into consignment arrangements with avocado, pineapple and tomato growers and packers located outside of the United States and growers of certain perishable products in the United States. Although we generally do not take legal title to these avocados and perishable products, we do assume responsibilities (principally assuming credit risk, inventory loss and delivery risk, and limited pricing risk) that are consistent with acting as a principal in the transaction. Accordingly, the accompanying financial statements include sales and cost of sales from the sale of avocados and perishable products procured under consignment arrangements. Amounts recorded for each of the fiscal years ended October 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 in the financial statements pursuant to consignment arrangements are as follows (in thousands):

2013

2012

2011

Sales

30,620

28,297

38,327

Cost of Sales

27,679

25,893

34,859

Gross Margin

2,941

2,404

3,468

Advertising Expense

Advertising costs are expensed when incurred. Such costs were approximately $0.1 million, $0.2 million, and $0.1 million for fiscal years 2013, 2012, and 2011.

Research and Development

Research and development costs are expensed as incurred and are generally included as a component of selling, general and administrative expense. FreshRealm, a development stage company, comprises the majority of our research and development costs. Total research and development costs for fiscal years 2013 were approximately $1.5 million. Total research and development costs for fiscal years 2012, and 2011 were less than $0.1 million.

Other Income, Net

Included in other income, net is dividend income totaling $0.4 million, $0.4 million and $0.3 million for fiscal years 2013, 2012, and 2011. See Note 9 for related party disclosure related to other income.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Among the significant estimates affecting the financial statements are those related to valuation allowances for accounts receivable, goodwill, grower advances, inventories, long-lived assets, valuation of and estimated useful lives of identifiable intangible assets, stock-based compensation, promotional allowances and income taxes. On an ongoing basis, management reviews its estimates based upon currently available information. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates.

Income Taxes

We account for deferred tax liabilities and assets for the future consequences of events that have been recognized in our consolidated financial statements or tax returns. Measurement of the deferred items is based on enacted tax laws. In the event the future consequences of differences between financial reporting bases and tax bases of our assets and liabilities result in a deferred tax asset, we perform an evaluation of the probability of being able to realize the future benefits indicated by such asset. A valuation allowance related to a deferred tax asset is recorded when it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax asset will not be realized.

We recognize the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits recognized in the financial statements from such a position should be measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement.

As a multinational corporation, we are subject to taxation in many jurisdictions, and the calculation of our tax liabilities involves dealing with uncertainties in the application of complex tax laws and regulations in various taxing jurisdictions. If we ultimately determine that the payment of these liabilities will be unnecessary, the liability will be reversed and we will recognize a tax benefit during the period in which it is determined the liability no longer applies. Conversely, we record additional tax charges in a period in which it is determined that a recorded tax liability is less than the ultimate assessment is expected to be.

The application of tax laws and regulations is subject to legal and factual interpretation, judgment and uncertainty. Tax laws and regulations themselves are subject to change as a result of changes in fiscal policy, changes in legislation, the evolution of regulations and court rulings. Therefore, the actual liability for U.S. or foreign taxes may be materially different from management’s estimates, which could result in the need to record additional tax liabilities or potentially reverse previously recorded tax liabilities.

Basic and Diluted Net Income per Share

Basic earnings per share is calculated using the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period without consideration of the dilutive effect of stock options. The basic weighted-average number of common shares outstanding was 14,856,000, 14,795,000, and 14,743,000 for fiscal years 2013, 2012, and 2011. Diluted earnings per common share is calculated using the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period after consideration of the dilutive effect of stock options, which were 7,000, 13,000, and 8,000 for fiscal years 2013, 2012 and 2011. There were no anti-dilutive options for fiscal years 2013, 2012 and 2011.

Stock-Based Compensation

We account for awards of equity instruments issued to employees under the fair value method of accounting and recognize such amounts in their statements of operations. We measure compensation cost for all stock-based awards at fair value on the date of grant and recognize compensation expense in our consolidated statements of operations over the service period that the awards are expected to vest.

The value of each option award that contains a market condition is estimated using a lattice-based option valuation model, while all other option awards are valued using the Black-Scholes-Merton option valuation model. We primarily consider the following assumptions when using these models: (1) expected volatility, (2) expected dividends, (3) expected life and (4) risk-free interest rate. Such models also consider the intrinsic value in the estimation of fair value of the option award. Forfeitures are estimated when recognizing compensation expense, and the estimate of forfeitures will be adjusted over the requisite service period to the extent that actual forfeitures differ, or are expected to differ, from such estimates. Changes in estimated forfeitures will be recognized through a cumulative catch-up adjustment in the period of change and will also impact the amount of compensation expense to be recognized in future periods.

We measure the fair value of our stock option awards on the date of grant. No options were granted in fiscal year 2012. The following assumptions were used in the estimated grant date fair value calculations for stock options issued in 2013 and 2011:

2013

2011

Risk-free interest rate

0.70%

0.96% - 1.40%

Expected volatility

44.30%

32.63% - 60.00%

Dividend yield

2.60%

2.50%

Expected life (years)

1.5 - 4.0

For the years ended October 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, we recognized compensation expense of $377,000, $417,000, and $188,000 related to stock-based compensation. See Note 13 for further information.

The expected stock price volatility rates were based on the historical volatility of our common stock. The risk free interest rate was based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant for periods approximating the expected life of the option. The expected life represents the average period of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding, as calculated using the simplified method described in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 107.

The Black-Scholes-Merton and lattice-based option valuation models were developed for use in estimating the fair value of traded options that have no vesting restrictions and are fully transferable. Because options held by our directors and employees have characteristics significantly different from those of traded options, in our opinion, the existing models do not necessarily provide a reliable single measure of the fair value of these options.

Foreign Currency Translation and Remeasurement

Our foreign operations are subject to exchange rate fluctuations and foreign currency transaction costs. The functional currency of our foreign subsidiaries is the United States dollar. As a result, monetary assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars at exchange rates as of the balance sheet date and non-monetary assets, liabilities and equity are translated at historical rates. Sales and expenses are translated using a weighted-average exchange rate for the period. Gains and losses resulting from those remeasurements are included in income. Gains and losses resulting from foreign currency transactions are also recognized currently in income. Total foreign currency losses for fiscal 2013, net of gains, were $0.4 million. Total foreign currency gains for fiscal 2012, net of losses, were $0.1 million. Total foreign currency losses for fiscal 2011, net of gains, were less than $0.1 million.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

We believe that the carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, and accounts payable approximates fair value based on either their short-term nature or on terms currently available to the Company in financial markets. We believe that our fixed-rate long-term obligations have a fair value of approximately $13.3 million as of October 31, 2013, with a corresponding carrying value of approximately $13.1 million.

Derivative Financial Instruments

Except as disclosed with the acquisition of Calavo Salsa Lisa and RFG (and related amendments), we were not a party to any derivative instruments during the fiscal year. It is currently our intent not to use derivative instruments for speculative or trading purposes. Additionally, we do not use any hedging or forward contracts to offset market volatility.

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

In June 2011, the FASB issued guidance regarding the presentation of comprehensive income. The new standard requires the presentation of comprehensive income, the components of net income and the components of other comprehensive income either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements. The new standard also requires presentation of adjustments for items that are reclassified from other comprehensive income to net income in the statement where the components of net income and the components of other comprehensive income are presented. The adoption of this standard had no impact on our financial statements.

In May 2011, the FASB issued additional guidance on fair value measurements that clarifies the application of existing guidance and disclosure requirements, changes certain fair value measurement principles and requires additional disclosures about fair value measurements. The updated guidance is effective on a prospective basis for financial statements issued for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2011. The adoption of this standard had no impact on our financial statements.

In July 2012, the FASB issued additional guidance to simplify the assessment of testing the impairment of indefinite-lived intangible assets other than goodwill and will become effective for fiscal years beginning after September 15, 2012. The amended guidance allows us to do an initial qualitative assessment to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of its indefinite-lived intangible assets are less than their carrying amounts prior to performing the quantitative indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment test. The adoption of this standard had no impact on our financial statements.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

In February 2013, the FASB issued a standard that revised the disclosure requirements for items reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income and requires entities to present information about significant items reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by component either (1) on the face of the statement where net income is presented or (2) as a separate disclosure in the notes to the financial statements. This guidance is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2012. The adoption of this amendment will not have a material effect on our financial statements.

In March 2013, the FASB issued a standard which requires the release of a Company’s cumulative translation adjustment into net income only if the sale or transfer results in the complete or substantially complete liquidation of the foreign entity in which the subsidiary or group of assets had resided. This guidance is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2013. The adoption of this amendment will not have a material effect on our financial statements.

In July 2013, the FASB issued a standard clarify the presentation of unrecognized tax benefits when a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss or a tax credit carryforward exists as of the reporting date. This guidance is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2013. The adoption of this amendment will not have a material effect on our financial statements.

In July 2013, the FASB issued a standard permitting the Fed Funds Effective Swap Rate to be used as a U.S. benchmark interest rate for hedge accounting purposes, in addition to the United States Treasury rate and London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”). In addition, the restriction on using different benchmark rates for similar hedges is removed. The Company is required to adopt these provisions prospectively for qualifying new or re-designated hedging relationships entered into on or after July 17, 2013. The adoption of this amendment will not have a material effect on our financial statements.

Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Comprehensive income (loss) is defined as all changes in a company’s net assets, except changes resulting from transactions with shareholders. For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2013, other comprehensive income includes the unrealized gain on our Limoneira investment totaling $4.0 million, net of income taxes. Limoneira’s stock price at October 31, 2013 equaled $26.34 per share. For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2012, other comprehensive income includes the unrealized gain on our Limoneira investment totaling $5.5 million, net of income taxes. Limoneira’s stock price at October 31, 2012 equaled $22.47 per share. For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2011, other comprehensive income includes the unrealized loss on our Limoneira investment totaling $3.0 million, net of income taxes. Limoneira’s stock price at October 31, 2011 equaled $17.35 per share.

Noncontrolling Interest

The following table reconciles shareholders’ equity attributable to noncontrolling interest related to the Salsa Lisa acquisition and FreshRealm, LLC (in thousands). See Note 17 for additional information related to FreshRealm.

Salsa Lisa noncontrolling interest

Year ended

October 31, 2013

October 31, 2012

Noncontrolling interest, beginning

357

462

Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest of Salsa Lisa

(236

)

(105

)

Noncontrolling interest, ending

121

357

FreshRealm noncontrolling interest

Year ended

October 31, 2013

October 31, 2012

Noncontrolling interest, beginning

—

Noncontrolling interest contribution

362

Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest of FreshRealm

(368

)

—

Noncontrolling interest, ending

)

—

Reclassifications

Certain items in the prior period financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.

Inventories

Inventories	12 Months Ended
Inventories	Oct. 31, 2013
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Inventories	'
	3. Inventories
	Inventories consist of the following (in thousands):


		October 31,
		2013		2012
	Fresh fruit	$	13,928	$	10,776
	Packing supplies and ingredients		5,511		7,294
	Finished prepared foods		9,234		4,878

		$	28,673	$	22,948

	We assess the recoverability of inventories through an ongoing review of inventory levels in relation to sales and forecasts and product marketing plans. When the inventory on hand, at the time of the review, exceeds the foreseeable demand, the value of inventory that is not expected to be sold is written down. The amount of the write-down is the excess of historical cost over estimated realizable value (generally zero). Once established, these write-downs are considered permanent adjustments to the cost basis of the excess inventory.
	The assessment of the recoverability of inventories and the amounts of any write-downs are based on currently available information and assumptions about future demand and market conditions. Demand for processed avocado products may fluctuate significantly over time, and actual demand and market conditions may be more or less favorable than our projections. In the event that actual demand is lower than originally projected, additional inventory write-downs may be required.
	We did not record any lower of cost or market adjustments during fiscal years 2013 and 2012.

Property_Plant_and_Equipment

Property, Plant, and Equipment	12 Months Ended
Property, Plant, and Equipment	Oct. 31, 2013
Property Plant And Equipment [Abstract]	'
Property, Plant, and Equipment	'
	4. Property, Plant, and Equipment
	Property, plant, and equipment consist of the following (in thousands):


		October 31,
		2013			2012
	Land	$	7,023		$	7,023
	Buildings and improvements		20,304			19,756
	Leasehold improvements		1,671			1,395
	Equipment		50,426			46,980
	Information systems—hardware and software		7,188			8,346
	Construction in progress		1,535			512

			88,147			84,012
	Less accumulated depreciation and amortization		(35,498	)		(33,450	)

		$	52,649		$	50,562

	Depreciation expense was $4.6 million, $4.2 million and $3.2 million for fiscal years 2013, 2012, and 2011, of which $0.6 million was related to depreciation on capital leases for fiscal year 2013 and 2012. Depreciation related to capital leases were $0.2 million for fiscal years 2011.
	We capitalize software development costs for internal use beginning in the application development stage and ending when the asset is placed into service. We amortize such costs using the straight-line basis over estimated useful lives.

Other_Assets

Other Assets	12 Months Ended
Other Assets	Oct. 31, 2013
Deferred Costs Capitalized Prepaid And Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Other Assets	'
	5. Other Assets
	Other assets consist of the following (in thousands):


		October 31,		October 31,
		2013		2012
	Intangibles, net	$	7,272	$	9,328
	Grower advances		938		1,234
	Loan to Agricola Belher		1,690		3,380
	Loan to FreshRealm members		283		—
	Notes receivable from San Rafael		1,594		1,873
	Other		570		427

		$	12,347	$	16,242

	On October 31, 2012, we entered into a Sale Agreement with San Rafael, pursuant to which the Company has agreed to sell to San Rafael all of our interest, representing one-half ownership, in Maui Fresh International for $2.6 million.
	Effective July 31, 2013, we entered into with certain noncontrolling members an Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of FreshRealm. As part of this agreement, we loaned certain noncontrolling members $0.3 million for their part of the contribution into FreshRealm. See Note 17 for further information regarding FreshRealm.
	The intangible assets consist of the following (in thousands):


				October 31, 2013							October 31, 2012
		Weighted-		Gross		Accum.			Net		Gross		Accum.			Net
		Average		Carrying		Amortization			Book		Carrying		Amortization			Book
		Useful Life		Value					Value		Value					Value
	Customer list/relationships		8.0 years	$	7,640	$	(2,364	)	$	5,276	$	7,640	$	(1,405	)	$	6,235
	Trade names		8.5years		2,760		(1,636	)		1,124		3,009		(1,489	)		1,520
	Trade secrets/recipes		12.2 years		630		(137	)		493		1,520		(366	)		1,154
	Brand name intangibles		indefinite		275		—			275		275		—			275
	Non-competition agreements		5.0 years		267		(163	)		104		267		(123	)		144

	Intangibles, net			$	11,572	$	(4,300	)	$	7,272	$	12,711	$	(3,383	)	$	9,328

	We recorded amortization expense of approximately $1.4 million, $1.4 million, and $0.8 million for fiscal years 2013, 2012, and 2011. We anticipate recording amortization expense of approximately $1.3 million for each of the fiscal years 2014 through 2015. We anticipate recording amortization expense of approximately $1.2 million for fiscal year 2016. We anticipate recording amortization expense of approximately $1.1 million for fiscal years 2017 through 2018. The remainder of approximately $0.8 million will be amortized over fiscal years 2019 through 2023.
	For fiscal year 2013, we performed our annual assessment of long-lived assets and determined that an impairment of $0.6 million existed related to the trade name and trade secrets/recipes of CSL. This impairment was a result of less than anticipated sales since acquisition and was calculated via a forecast projection analysis, with consultation from a third party consulting firm.

Revolving_Credit_Facilities

Revolving Credit Facilities	12 Months Ended
Revolving Credit Facilities	Oct. 31, 2013
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Revolving Credit Facilities	'
	6. Revolving Credit Facilities
	Effective May 31, 2011, the Company and Farm Credit West, PCA (FCW), entered into a Term Revolving Credit Agreement (Revolving Agreement). Under the terms of the Revolving Agreement, we are advanced funds for working capital purposes, the purchase and installation of capital items, as well as other corporate needs of the Company. Total credit available under the borrowing agreement is $40 million, up from $30 million, and expires on February 1, 2016.
	Effective September 30, 2011, the Company and Bank of America, N.A. (BoA), entered into an agreement, Amendment No. 4 to Loan Agreement (the Agreement), which amended our existing credit facility with BoA. Under the terms of the Agreement, we are advanced funds primarily for working capital purposes. Total credit available under the borrowing agreement is now $25 million, up from $15 million and now expires on February 1, 2016.
	Under the terms of these agreements, we are advanced funds for both working capital and long-term productive asset purchases. Total credit available under these combined borrowing agreements was $65 million, with a weighted-average interest rate of 1.7% and 1.8% at October 31, 2013 and 2012. Under these credit facilities, we had $34.0 million and $20.2 million outstanding as October 31, 2013 and 2012. These credit facilities contain various financial covenants, the most significant relating to Tangible Net Worth (as defined), Current Ratio (as defined), and Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio (as defined). We were in compliance with all such covenants at October 31, 2013.

Employee_Benefit_Plans

Employee Benefit Plans	12 Months Ended
Employee Benefit Plans	Oct. 31, 2013
Compensation And Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Employee Benefit Plans	'
	7. Employee Benefit Plans
	We sponsor two defined contribution retirement plans for salaried and hourly employees. As a result of the acquisition of RFG, we have three additional defined contribution retirement plans bringing the total to five. Expenses for these plans approximated $807,000, $810,000, and $733,000 for fiscal years 2013, 2012 and 2011, which are included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the accompanying financial statements.
	We also sponsor a non-qualified defined benefit plan for two retired executives. Pension expenses, including actuarial losses, approximated $12,000, $16,000 and $35,000 for the year ended October 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011. These amounts are included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the accompanying financial statements.
	Components of the change in projected benefit obligation for fiscal year ends consist of the following (in thousands):


		2013			2012
	Change in projected benefit obligation:
	Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year	$	245		$	268
	Interest cost		8			10
	Actuarial loss		4			6
	Benefits paid		(39	)		(39	)

	Projected benefit obligation at end of year (unfunded)	$	218		$	245

	The following is a reconciliation of the unfunded status of the plans at fiscal year ends included in accrued expenses (in thousands):


		2013			2012
	Projected benefit obligation	$	218		$	245
	Unrecognized net (gain) loss		—			—

	Recorded pension liabilities	$	218		$	245

	Significant assumptions used in the determination of pension expense consist of the following:


		2013			2012
	Discount rate on projected benefit obligation		4.6	%		3.7	%

Commitments_and_Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	12 Months Ended
Commitments and Contingencies	Oct. 31, 2013
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Commitments and Contingencies	'
	8. Commitments and Contingencies
	Commitments and guarantees
	We lease facilities and certain equipment under non-cancelable operating leases expiring at various dates through 2021. We are committed to make minimum cash payments under these agreements as of October 31, 2013, as follows (in thousands):


	2014	$	3,071
	2015		2,903
	2016		2,694
	2017		2,593
	2018		2,293
	Thereafter		3,675

		$	17,229

	Total rent expense amounted to approximately $3.5 million, $3.0 million and $2.1 million for the years ended October 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011. Rent to Limoneira, for our corporate office, amounted to approximately $0.3 million for fiscal years 2013, 2012, and 2011. We are committed to rent our corporate facility through fiscal 2015 at an annual rental of $0.3 million per annum (subject to annual CPI increases, as defined).

	Through the acquisition of RFG in June 2011, we have two additional facilities in California, one being the corporate office of RFG in Rancho Cordova, and the other being a fresh processing facility in Sacramento. RFG also has one other fresh processing facility in Houston, Texas. Both facilities process cut fruits and vegetables, salads, sandwiches, and wraps. The RFG corporate office in Rancho Cordova has an operating lease through September 2015. Total rent for fiscal 2013 and 2012 was approximately $0.4 million and $0.3 million. Total rent for fiscal 2011 was approximately $0.1 million. The processing facility in Sacramento has an operating lease through May 2021. Total rent for fiscal 2013 and 2012 was approximately $0.6 million and $0.5 million. Total rent for fiscal 2011 was approximately $0.2 million. The processing facility in Houston has an operating lease through May 2021. Total rent for fiscal 2013 and 2012 was approximately $0.3 million. Total rent for fiscal 2011 was approximately $0.1 million.
	We indemnify our directors and officers and have the power to indemnify each of our employees and other agents, to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law. The maximum amount of potential future payments under such indemnifications is not determinable. No amounts have been accrued in the accompanying financial statements related to these indemnifications.
	Litigation
	From time to time, we are also involved in litigation arising in the ordinary course of our business that we do not believe will have a material adverse impact on our financial statements.

RelatedParty_Transactions

Related-Party Transactions	12 Months Ended
Related-Party Transactions	Oct. 31, 2013
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]	'
Related-Party Transactions	'
	9. Related-Party Transactions
	Certain members of our Board of Directors market avocados through Calavo pursuant to marketing agreements substantially similar to the marketing agreements that we enter into with other growers. During the years ended October 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011, the aggregate amount of avocados procured from entities owned or controlled by members of our Board of Directors was $20.9 million, $21.1 million and $18.6 million. Accounts payable to these Board members was $3.3 million and $0.9 million as of October 31, 2013, and 2012.
	During fiscal 2013, we received $0.3 million as dividend income from Limoneira. During fiscal years 2012 and 2011, we received $0.2 million as dividend income from Limoneira. On April 10, 2013, we repurchased 165,000 shares of our common stock from Limoneira at a purchase price of $29.02 per share, the closing price on April 10, 2013. The total amount wired to Limoneira was $4.8 million. These shares were cancelled and returned to authorized, but unissued, status.
	The three previous owners and current executives of RFG have a majority ownership of certain entities that provide various services to RFG. RFG’s California operating facility leases a building from LIG partners, LLC (LIG) pursuant to an operating lease. LIG is majority owned by an entity owned by such three executives of RFG. For the year ended October 31, 2013 and 2012, total rent paid to LIG was $0.5 million. RFG’s Texas operating facility leases a building from THNC, LLC (THNC) pursuant to an operating lease. THNC is majority owned by an entity owned by such three executives of RFG. For the year ended October 31, 2013 and 2012, total rent paid to THNC was $0.3 million and $0.1 million. Additionally, RFG sells cut produce and purchases raw materials, obtains transportation services, and shares costs for certain utilities with Third Coast Fresh Distribution (Third Coast). Third Coast is majority owned by an entity owned by such three executives of RFG. For the year ended October 31, 2013 and 2012, total sales made to Third Coast were $2.3 million and $2.7 million. For the year ended October 31, 2013 and 2012, total purchases made from Third Coast were $1.1 million and $1.6 million. Amounts due from Third Coast were $1.0 million and $ 0.8 million as of October 31, 2013 and 2012. Amounts due to Third Coast were less than $0.1 million as of October 31, 2013 and 2012.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
Income Taxes	Oct. 31, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Income Taxes	'
	10. Income Taxes
	The income tax provision consists of the following for the years ended October 31, (in thousands):


			2013			2012			2011
	Current:
	Federal		$	11,708		$	8,212		$	4,405
	State			2,517			1,233			1,107
	Foreign			549			2,428			(170	)

	Total current			14,774			11,873			5,342

	Deferred:
	Federal			(5,214	)		(214	)		1,277
	State			(1,666	)		(559	)		208
	Foreign			(28	)		(45	)		422

	Total deferred			(6,908	)		(818	)		1,907

	Total income tax provision		$	7,866		$	11,055		$	7,249


	At October 31, 2013 and 2012, gross deferred tax assets totaled approximately $12.4 million and $3.6 million, while gross deferred tax liabilities totaled approximately $16.6 million and $12.1 million. Deferred income taxes reflect the net of temporary differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities for financial reporting and income tax purposes.
	Significant components of our deferred taxes assets (liabilities) as of October 31, are as follows (in thousands):


			2013			2012
	Allowances for accounts receivable		$	634		$	714
	Inventories			417			483
	State taxes			269			350
	Accrued liabilities			675			675

	Current deferred income taxes		$	1,995		$	2,222


	Property, plant, and equipment			(6,892	)		(5,604	)
	Intangible assets			8,716			105
	Unrealized gain, Limoneira investment			(8,674	)		(6,008	)
	Stock-based compensation			369			286
	State taxes			232			546
	Other			55			10

	Long-term deferred income taxes		$	(6,194	)	$	(10,665	)

	The October 31, 2013 net increase in deferred intangible assets by $8.6 million is mostly attributable to the RFG contingent liability payout during the year. The payout of the contingent liability resulted in additional RFG tax basis goodwill equal to the fair market value of the stock issued, which increased the Company’s net intangibles deferred tax asset. Due to the fact that the payout was paid via stock issuance, the offset to this deferred tax asset was recorded through additional paid-in capital. See Note 16.
	A reconciliation of the significant differences between the federal statutory income tax rate and the effective income tax rate on pretax income for the years ended October 31, is as follows:


			2013			2012			2011
	Federal statutory tax rate			35	%		35	%		35	%
	State taxes, net of federal effects			2.1			1.7			4.8
	Foreign income taxes greater (less) than U.S.			(1.8	)		(2.7	)		(0.9	)
	Hacienda assessment			—			6.3			—
	Section 199 deduction			(2.5	)		(0.8	)		—
	Other			(0.8	)		—			0.9

				32	%		39.5	%		39.8	%

	We intend to reinvest our accumulated foreign earnings, which approximated $10.0 million at October 31, 2013, indefinitely. As a result, we have not provided any deferred income taxes on such unremitted earnings. For fiscal years 2013, 2012 and 2011, income before income taxes related to domestic operations was approximately $21.7 million, $24.2 million, and $17.1 million. For fiscal years 2013, 2012 and 2011, income before income taxes related to foreign operations was approximately $2.9 million, $3.8 million and $1.1 million.
	As of October 31, 2013 and 2012, we did not have a liability for unrecognized tax benefits related to various federal and state income tax matters. The tax effected amount would reduce our effective income tax rate if recognized.
	A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows (in thousands):


Balance at November 1, 2011		$	41
Reductions of tax positions from prior years			(41	)

Balance at October 31, 2012			—
Reductions of tax positions from prior years			—

Balance at October 31, 2013		$	—

The decrease in our provision for income taxes in fiscal 2013, as compared to 2012, is due to the income tax assessment payment of $1.8 million made in 2012, related to the Hacienda’s examination of the tax year ended December 31, 2004. In addition, we were able to take advantage of additional tax credits through California’s Enterprise Zone Hiring Credit Program (EZC) and an increase in the Section 199 deduction in fiscal 2013.

Segment_Information

Segment Information	12 Months Ended
Segment Information	Oct. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Segment Information	'
	11. Segment Information
	As discussed in Note 1, we now report our operations in three different business segments: (1) Fresh products, (2) Calavo Foods, and (3) RFG. These three business segments are presented based on how information is used by our Chief Executive Officer to measure performance and allocate resources. The Fresh products segment includes all operations that involve the distribution of avocados and other fresh produce products. The Calavo Foods segment represents all operations related to the purchase, manufacturing, and distribution of prepared products, including guacamole, tortilla chips and salsa. The RFG segment represents all operations related to the manufacturing and distribution of fresh-cut fruit, ready-to-eat vegetables, recipe-ready vegetables and deli meat products. Selling, general and administrative expenses, as well as other non-operating income/expense items, are evaluated by our Chief Executive Officer in the aggregate. We do not allocate assets, or specifically identify them to, our operating segments. When principal operations commence, FreshRealm is expected to become our fourth segment. See Note 17 for additional information.
	The following table sets forth sales by product category, by segment (in thousands):


			Fresh				Calavo				RFG				Total
			products				Foods				RFG				Total
			(All amounts are presented in thousands)
	Year ended October 31, 2013
	Net sales		$	448,369			$	51,614			$	191,468			$	691,451
	Cost of sales			417,176				38,226				175,925				631,327

	Gross margin		$	31,193			$	13,388			$	15,543			$	60,124


	Year ended October 31, 2012
	Net sales		$	350,582			$	46,424			$	154,113			$	551,119
	Cost of sales			316,287				32,422				141,744				490,453

	Gross margin		$	34,295			$	14,002			$	12,369			$	60,666


	Year ended October 31, 2011(1)
	Net sales		$	420,658			$	45,151			$	56,720			$	522,529
	Cost of sales			389,371				38,403				52,447				480,221

	Gross margin		$	31,287			$	6,748			$	4,273			$	42,308

	(1) As the acquisition for RFG was completed on June 1, 2011, only five months are included in prior year ended October 31, 2011.
	For fiscal years 2013, 2012 and 2011, inter-segment sales and cost of sales of $44.2 million, $33.8 million, and $27.0 million were eliminated in consolidation.
	The following table sets forth sales by product category, by segment (in thousands):


			Year ended October 31, 2013																Year ended October 31, 2012
			Fresh				Calavo				RFG				Total				Fresh				Calavo				RFG				Total
			products				Foods				RFG				Total				products				Foods				RFG				Total
	Third-party sales:
	Avocados		$	407,678			$	—			$	—			$	407,678			$	318,556			$	—			$	—			$	318,556
	Tomatoes			22,623				—				—				22,623				11,404				—				—				11,404
	Papayas			13,077				—				—				13,077				12,753				—				—				12,753
	Pineapples			5,739				—				—				5,739				6,840				—				—				6,840
	Other fresh products			601				—				—				601				1,788				—				—				1,788
	Food service			—				43,616				—				43,616				—				36,289				—				36,289
	Retail and club			—				18,789				195,376				214,165				—				19,758				157,333				177,091

	Total gross sales			449,718				62,405				195,376				707,499				351,341				56,047				157,333				564,721
	Less sales incentives			(1,349	)			(10,791	)			(3,908	)			(16,048	)			(759	)			(9,623	)			(3,220	)			(13,602	)

	Net sales		$	448,369			$	51,614			$	191,468			$	691,451			$	350,582			$	46,424			$	154,113			$	551,119



			Year ended October 31, 2012																Year ended October 31, 2011
			Fresh				Calavo				RFG				Total				Fresh				Calavo				RFG(1)				Total
			products				Foods				RFG				Total				products				Foods				RFG(1)				Total
	Third-party sales:
	Avocados		$	318,556			$	—			$	—			$	318,556			$	376,980			$	—			$	—			$	376,980
	Tomatoes			11,404				—				—				11,404				23,903				—				—				23,903
	Papayas			12,753				—				—				12,753				13,245				—				—				13,245
	Pineapples			6,840				—				—				6,840				4,278				—				—				4,278
	Other fresh products			1,788				—				—				1,788				3,276				—				—				3,276
	Food service			—				36,289				—				36,289				—				37,431				—				37,431
	Retail and club			—				19,758				157,333				177,091				—				17,204				58,020				75,224

Total gross sales			351,341				56,047				157,333				564,721				421,682				54,635				58,020				534,337
Less sales incentives			(759	)			(9,623	)			(3,220	)			(13,602	)			(1,024	)			(9,484	)			(1,300	)			(11,808	)

Net sales		$	350,582			$	46,424			$	154,113			$	551,119			$	420,658			$	45,151			$	56,720			$	522,529

(1) As the acquisition for RFG was completed on June 1, 2011, only five months are included in prior year ended October 31, 2011.
Net sales to third parties by segment exclude inter-segment sales and cost of sales. For fiscal years 2013, 2012, and 2011, inter-segment sales and cost of sales for Fresh products totaling $29.9 million, $22.2 million and $15.8 million were eliminated. For fiscal years 2013, 2012, and 2011, inter-segment sales and cost of sales for Calavo Foods totaling $14.3 million, $11.6 million, and $11.2 million were eliminated.
Sales to customers outside the United States were approximately $37.2 million, $28.8 million and $24.3 million for fiscal years 2013, 2012, and 2011.
Long-lived assets attributed to geographic areas as of October 31, are as follows (in thousands):


		United				Mexico				Consolidated
		States				Mexico				Consolidated
2013		$	31,250			$	21,399			$	52,649
2012		$	29,893			$	20,669			$	50,562

LongTerm_Obligations

Long-Term Obligations	12 Months Ended
Long-Term Obligations	Oct. 31, 2013
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Long-Term Obligations	'
	12. Long-Term Obligations
	Long-term obligations at fiscal year ends consist of the following (in thousands):


		2013			2012
	Farm Credit West, PCA, (FCW) term loan, bearing interest at 1.7%	$	4,007		$	5,509
	Bank of America, N.A. (BoA) term loan, bearing interest at 1.7%		4,077			5,606
	FCW, term loan, bearing interest at 5.7%		2,600			3,900
	Capital leases		2,366			3,440

			13,050			18,455
	Less current portion		(5,258	)		(5,416	)

		$	7,792		$	13,039

	In conjunction with such acquisition, the Company and FCW entered into a Term Loan Agreement (Term Agreement), effective May 31, 2011. Under the terms of the Term Agreement, we were advanced $15 million for the purchase of RFG. Pursuant to this agreement, we are required to make 60 monthly principal and interest payments, from July 1, 2011 to June 1, 2016. There is no prepayment penalty associated with this Term Agreement.
	This Term Agreement also replaces in its entirety the original Term Loan Agreement dated June 1, 2005 by and between the Company and FCW. There was no significant change in terms between the original Term Loan Agreement and this new agreement.
	Effective September 30, 2011, the Company and Bank of America, N.A. (BoA), entered into an agreement, Amendment No. 4 to Loan Agreement (the Agreement), which amended our existing credit facility with BoA. This agreement included a variable rate term loan in the amount of approximately $7.1 million. These proceeds were used to retire approximately 50% of the outstanding balance (as of September 30, 2011) of the term loan owed to FCW related to the purchase of RFG (see above). This effectively split the funding of the amounts due at closing for that acquisition between both banks. The credit facility and term loan contain various financial covenants, the most significant relating to Tangible Net Worth (as defined), Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio (as defined) and Current Ratio (as defined).

	In conjunction with the purchase of RFG, we assumed various capital leases related to machinery and equipment. These leases bear interest at a weighted average interest rate of approximately 4.0%. The total obligation acquired related to these capital leases were $4.0 million, with $1.1 million being classified as in the current portion.
	At October 31, 2013, annual current and long-term obligation payments are scheduled as follows (in thousands):


		Total
	Year ending October 31:
	2014	$	5,258
	2015		5,105
	2016		2,132
	2017		109
	2018		92
	Thereafter		354

		$	13,050

StockBased_Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation	12 Months Ended
Stock-Based Compensation	Oct. 31, 2013
Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract]	'
Stock-Based Compensation	'
	13. Stock-Based Compensation
	The 2005 Stock Incentive Plan
	The 2005 Stock Incentive Plan, was a stock-based compensation plan, under which employees and directors may be granted options to purchase shares of our common stock. In June 2012, this plan has been terminated without affecting the outstanding stock options related to this plan.
	Stock options were granted with exercise prices of not less than the fair market value at grant date, generally vested over one to five years and generally expired two to five years after the grant date. We settle stock option exercises with newly issued shares of common stock.
	We measured compensation cost for all stock-based awards pursuant to this plan at fair value on the date of grant and recognize compensation expense in our consolidated statements of operations over the service period that the awards are expected to vest. We measured the fair value of our stock based compensation awards on the date of grant.
	A summary of stock option activity is as follows (in thousands, except for share amounts):


		Number			Weighted-		Weighted-		Aggregate
		of			Average		Average		Intrinsic
		Shares			Exercise		Fair-		Value
					Price		Value
	Outstanding at October 31, 2010		87		$	13.89
	Exercised		(15	)	$	14.58

	Outstanding at October 31, 2011		72		$	13.75
	Exercised		(37	)	$	13.54

	Outstanding at October 31, 2012		35		$	15.16
	Exercised		(8	)	$	12.84

	Outstanding at October 31, 2013		27		$	15.79			$	811

	Exercisable at October 31, 2013		21		$	15.93			$	632

	The weighted average remaining life of such outstanding options is 4.5 years and the total intrinsic value of options exercised during fiscal 2013 was $0.1 million. The weighted average remaining life of such exercisable options is 4.1 years. The fair value of shares vested during the year ended October 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011 was approximately $0.6 million, $0.3 million, and $0.7 million.
	The total compensation cost for stock option grants not yet recognized as of October 31, 2013 was $0.1 million.

	The 2011 Management Incentive Plan
	In April 2011, our shareholders approved the Calavo Growers, Inc. 2011 Management Incentive Plan (the 2011 Plan). All directors, officers, employees and consultants (including prospective directors, officers, employees and consultants) of Calavo and its subsidiaries are eligible to receive awards under the 2011 Plan. Up to 1,500,000 shares of common stock may be issued by Calavo under the 2011 Plan. As a result of such new plan, no new awards will be made under our 2005 Stock Incentive Plan.
	In April 2011, our Board of Directors approved the issuance of options to acquire a total of 60,000 shares of our common stock to our board of directors. Each non-employee director was granted 5,000 shares of options at $21.82 per share. Such grant vested over a one-year period. Vested options have a term of one year from the vesting date. The market price of our common stock at the grant date was $21.82. The estimated fair market value of such option grant was approximately $0.2 million, which has been recorded as compensation expense of $0.1 million in both fiscal 2011 and fiscal 2012.
	In October 2011, our Board of Directors approved the issuance of options to acquire a total of 10,000 shares of our common stock by one member of our Board of Directors. Such grant vests in equal increments over a five-year period and has an exercise price of $21.80 per share. Vested options have a term of five years from the vesting date. The market price of our common stock at the grant date was $21.80. The estimated fair market value of such option grant was approximately $0.1 million. The total compensation cost not yet recognized as of October 31, 2013 was less than $0.1 million, which will be recognized over the remaining service period of 60 months.
	In January 2013, our Board of Directors approved the issuance of options to acquire a total of 10,000 shares of our common stock by one member of our Board of Directors. Such grant vests in equal increments over a five-year period and has an exercise price of $23.48 per share. Vested options have a term of five years from the vesting date. The market price of our common stock at the grant date was $23.48. The estimated fair market value of such option grant was approximately $0.1 million. The total compensation cost not yet recognized as of October 31, 2013 was approximately $0.1 million, which will be recognized over the remaining service period of 60 months.
	On January 26, 2012, all 12 of our non-employee directors were granted 1,000 restricted shares each (total of 12,000 shares). These shares have full voting rights and participate in dividends as if unrestricted. The closing price of our stock on such date was $27.68. This grant of restricted stock incurred $0.2 million in stock compensation expenses in fiscal 2012. As of January 2013, 11,000 shares vested, because such board members were still serving on the board at this time. The remaining 1,000 shares vested in May 2012 with the passing of one of our directors.
	On January 28, 2013, all 12 of our non-employee directors were granted 1,000 restricted shares each (total of 12,000 shares). These shares have full voting rights and participate in dividends as if unrestricted. The closing price of our stock on such date was $24.71. This grant of restricted stock incurred $0.2 million in stock compensation expenses in fiscal 2013. As of January 2014, all shares have vested, because such board members were still serving on the board at this time.
	A summary of stock option activity, related to our 2011 Management Incentive Plan, is as follows (in thousands, except for per share amounts):


		Number			Weighted-		Weighted-				Aggregate
		of			Average		Average				Intrinsic
		Shares			Exercise		Fair-Value				Value
					Price
	Granted		70		$	21.82	$	4.15/share
	Forfeited		(5	)	$	21.82
	Outstanding at October 31, 2011		65		$	21.82

	Exercised		(15	)	$	21.82
	Outstanding at October 31, 2012		50		$	21.82

	Granted		10		$	23.48
	Exercised		(40	)	$	21.82
	Outstanding at October 31, 2013		20		$	22.64					$	141

	Exercisable at October 31, 2013		4		$	21.8					$	32

	The weighted average remaining life of such outstanding options is 6.6 years and the total intrinsic value of options exercised during fiscal 2013 was 0.3 million. The weighted average remaining life of such exercisable options is 4.5 years. The fair value of shares vested during the year ended October 31, 2013, was less than $0.1 million.

Dividends

Dividends	12 Months Ended
Dividends	Oct. 31, 2013
Equity [Abstract]	'
Dividends	'
	14. Dividends
	On December 12, 2013, we paid a $0.70 per share dividend in the aggregate amount of $11.0 million to shareholders of record on November 29, 2013. On December 12, 2012, we paid a $0.65 per share dividend in the aggregate amount of $9.6 million to shareholders of record on November 28, 2012.

Fair_Value_Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	12 Months Ended
Fair Value Measurements	Oct. 31, 2013
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Fair Value Measurements	'
	15. Fair Value Measurements
	A fair value measurement is determined based on the assumptions that a market participant would use in pricing an asset or liability. A three-tiered hierarchy draws distinctions between market participant assumptions based on (i) observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets (Level 1), (ii) inputs other than quoted prices in active markets that are observable either directly or indirectly (Level 2) and (iii) unobservable inputs that require the Company to use present value and other valuation techniques in the determination of fair value (Level 3).
	The following table sets forth our financial assets and liabilities as of October 31, 2013 that are measured on a recurring basis during the period, segregated by level within the fair value hierarchy:


			Level 1		Level 2		Level 3			Total
			(All amounts are presented in thousands)
	Assets at fair value:
	Investment in Limoneira Company(1)		$	45,531		—		—		$	45,531

	Total assets at fair value		$	45,531	$	—	$	—		$	45,531


	-1	The investment in Limoneira Company consists of marketable securities in the Limoneira Company stock. We currently own approximately 12% of Limoneira’s outstanding common stock. These securities are measured at fair value by quoted market prices. Limoneira’s stock price at October 31, 2013 and October 31, 2012 equaled $26.34 per share and $22.47 per share. Unrealized gains and losses are recognized through other comprehensive income. Unrealized investment holding gains arising during the year ended October 31, 2013 and 2012 was $6.7 million and $8.9 million. Unrealized investment holding losses arising during the year ended October 31, 2011 was $5.0 million.


			Level 1		Level 2		Level 3(3)			Total
			(All amounts are presented in thousands)
	Liabilities at fair value:
	Salsa Lisa contingent consideration(2)			—		—	$	676		$	676
	RFG contingent consideration(2) (3)			—		—		—			—

	Total liabilities at fair value		$	—	$	—	$	676		$	676


	-2	Each period, we revalue our contingent consideration obligations to their fair value and record increases or decreases in the fair value into selling, general and administrative expense. Increases or decreases in the fair value of the contingent consideration obligations can result from changes in the assumed timing and amount of revenue and expense estimates, changes in the probability of payment scenarios, as well as changes in capital market conditions, which impact the discount rate used in the fair valuation. Significant judgment is employed in determining the appropriateness of these assumptions as of the acquisition date and for each subsequent period. Accordingly, future business and economic conditions, as well as changes in any of the assumptions described above, can materially impact the amount of contingent consideration expense we record in any given period. Total net increase to the contingent considerations in fiscal year 2013 and 2012 totaled $1.6 million and $0.4 million. Total net decrease to the contingent considerations in fiscal year 2011 totaled $0.5 million. See Note 16 for further discussion.
	-3	In 2013, we amended our acquisition agreement with RFG in regards to the cash payment portion of the Stage II & III earnouts. See Note 16.

	The following is a reconciliation of the beginning and ending amounts of the contingent consideration for Salsa Lisa and RFG:


			Balance at		Interest		Revalue			Reclassification			Balance at
			10/31/12		Interest		Adjustment			Reclassification			10/31/13
			(All amounts are presented in thousands)
	Salsa Lisa contingent consideration		$	857	$	49	$	(230	)	$	—		$	676
	RFG contingent consideration(1)			2,322		97		1,801			(4,220	)		—

	Total		$	3,179	$	146	$	1,571		$	(4,220	)	$	676



			Balance at		Interest		Revalue			Reclassification			Balance at
			10/31/11		Interest		Adjustment			Reclassification			10/31/12
			(All amounts are presented in thousands)
	Salsa Lisa contingent consideration		$	978	$	56	$	(177	)	$	—		$	857
	RFG contingent consideration			1,652		73		597			—			2,322

	Total		$	2,630	$	129	$	420		$	—		$	3,179


	-1	We have amended our acquisition agreement with RFG in regards to the cash payment portion of the Stage II & III earnouts. See Note 16.

Amendments_to_RFG_Acquisition_

Amendments to RFG Acquisition Agreement	12 Months Ended
Amendments to RFG Acquisition Agreement	Oct. 31, 2013
Business Combinations [Abstract]	'
Amendments to RFG Acquisition Agreement	'
	16. Amendments to RFG Acquisition Agreement
	Amendment No.1 to RFG Acquisition Agreement
	Calavo, RFG and Liberty Fresh Foods, LLC, Kenneth Catchot, Cut Fruit, LLC, James Catchot, James Gibson, Jose O. Castillo, Donald L. Johnson and RFG Nominee Trust (collectively, the “Sellers”) entered into Amendment No. 1 of the Agreement and Plan of Merger dated July 31, 2013 (the “First Amendment”).
	Calavo, RFG and the Sellers are parties to an Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as of May 25, 2011 (the “Merger Agreement”) pursuant to which, among other things, Calavo acquired RFG from the Sellers and Calavo agreed to make Earn-Out Payments to the Sellers upon the satisfaction of certain performance requirements specified in the Merger Agreement.
	The Merger Agreement states that, upon the attainment of the Stage 2 Maximum Earn-Out Trigger prior to the end of the Earn-Out Period, Calavo shall be obligated to pay the Stage 2 Maximum Earn-Out Consideration to the Sellers. The Merger Agreement states that the Stage 2 Maximum Earn-Out Consideration shall be $5,000,000 in cash and 827,000 shares of Calavo common stock. The Merger Agreement states that the Stage 2 Maximum Earn-Out Trigger shall be met if, for any 12-month period during the Earn-Out Period, (1) the EBITDA for RFG is equal to or greater than $8,000,000 and (2) the Revenue for RFG is equal to or greater than $130,000,000.
	Calavo, RFG and the Sellers have amended the Merger Agreement by the First Amendment to provide, among other things, that: (1) Calavo shall deliver $5,000,000 of Common Stock to the Sellers, as part of the Stage 2 Maximum Earn-Out Consideration instead of delivering $5,000,000 of cash to the Sellers; (2) the Sellers shall receive specified price protection from Calavo with respect to the sale of such Common Stock; and (3) Calavo shall file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) a Registration Statement on Form S-3 (the “Registration Statement”) which shall cover the public resale of such Common Stock by the Sellers during the period specified in the First Amendment.
	Price protection, as defined, is broken into two parts: (1) additional shares of our common stock (“Price Protection Shares” or “PPS”) and (2) a potential cash payment. During the thirty-day period starting on the later of the date that the Additional Shares are issued to the Sellers or the date that the Registration Statement is declared effective by the SEC (the “Initial Price Protection Period”), the Sellers shall have price protection for any Additional Shares sold by the Sellers on the Nasdaq Stock Market. We shall be obligated to issue additional shares of PPS to the Sellers only if the Sellers sell any Additional Shares on the Nasdaq Stock Market during the Initial Price Protection Period for a price that is less than the Valuation Price. The dollar value of the Price Protection Shares required to be issued by Calavo shall equal the difference between (1) the aggregate sales price of all Additional Shares sold by the Sellers on the Nasdaq Stock Market during the Initial Price Protection Period for sales prices that were less than the Valuation Price and (2) the aggregate sales price that the Trust would have received for such Additional Shares if they had been sold for the Valuation Price. The amount calculated pursuant to the immediately preceding sentence is referred to in the First Amendment as the “Shortfall”, and the closing price of our stock on the Nasdaq Stock Market that is used to determine the number of price protection shares that we must issue is referred to as the “Initial Price Protection Valuation.”

	If, during the thirty-day period immediately following its receipt of the PPS, the Sellers sell any of the PPS on the Nasdaq Stock Market for a sales price that is less than the Initial Price Protection Valuation, Calavo shall be obligated to deliver to the Sellers a cash payment equal to the difference between (a) the aggregate sales price of all Price Protection Shares sold by the Sellers on the Nasdaq Stock Market during such thirty-day period for sales prices that were less than the Initial Price Protection Valuation and (b) the aggregate sales price that the Sellers would have received for such Price Protection Shares if they had been sold for the Initial Price Protection Valuation. Such cash payment shall be made by Calavo within twenty days after Calavo and the Sellers have agreed upon the amount of such shortfall.
	As a result of this transaction, we evaluated the fair market value of the cash derivative per the Merger Agreement with the equity derivative per this First Amendment, noting no significant difference. Further, we also believe the estimated fair market value of the cash derivative per this First Amendment is not material.
	Additionally, we have reclassified the RFG contingent consideration liability of $4.2 million from accrued expenses to additional paid in capital as of July 31, 2013.
	During our fourth fiscal quarter, RFG attained the Stage 2 Maximum Earn-Out Trigger. As such, and pursuant to this amendment, we filed the Registration Statement and issued 172,117 shares of common stock, valued at $29.05, to the Sellers in October 2013. From October 2013 to November 2013, the Sellers sold all 172,117 shares for $5.0 million.
	Amendment No.2 to RFG Acquisition Agreement
	Calavo, RFG and Liberty Fresh Foods, LLC, Kenneth Catchot, Cut Fruit, LLC, James Catchot, James Gibson, Jose O. Castillo, Donald L. Johnson and RFG Nominee Trust (collectively, the “Sellers”) entered into Amendment No. 2 of the Agreement and Plan of Merger dated October 1, 2013 (the “Second Amendment”).
	Calavo, RFG and the Sellers are parties to an Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as of May 25, 2011, as amended by Amendment No. 1 thereto, dated July 28, 2013 (as so amended the “Merger Agreement”), pursuant to which, among other things, Calavo acquired RFG from the Sellers and Calavo agreed to make Earn-Out Payments to the Sellers upon the satisfaction of certain performance requirements specified in the Merger Agreement.
	The Merger Agreement provides that, upon the attainment of the Stage 3 Maximum Earn-Out Trigger or the Stage 3 Scale Earn-Out Trigger, as applicable, Calavo shall be obligated to make a Stage 3 Earn-Out Payment to the Sellers consisting of either the Stage 3 Maximum Earn-Out Consideration or the Stage 3 Scale Earn-Out Consideration, each of which shall consist of a specified amount of cash and a specified number of Merger Shares.
	Pursuant to the Second Amendment, Calavo, RFG and the Sellers amended the Merger Agreement to provide, among other things, that: (1) with respect to the portion of the Stage 3 Maximum Earn-Out Consideration or the Stage 3 Scale Earn-Out Consideration, as applicable, that is currently required by the Merger Agreement to be paid in cash to the Sellers, Calavo shall have the right to elect to pay all or a portion of such cash amount by delivery of additional Merger Shares to the RFG Nominee Trust (the “Trust”), for the benefit of the Sellers; (2) the Sellers shall receive specified price protection from Calavo with respect to the Trust’s sale of shares of Common Stock on the Nasdaq Stock Market, up to the total number of shares of Common Stock issued to the Trust pursuant to this Second Amendment; and (3) Calavo shall file with the SEC a Registration Statement on Form S-3 covering the Trust’s resale on the Nasdaq Stock Market of any additional Merger Shares issued pursuant to the Second Amendment for sales that occur during the period specified in this Second Amendment. Any additional Merger Shares issued by Calavo in lieu of cash payments to the Sellers will be valued for this purpose at the closing price of Calavo Common Stock as reported on the Nasdaq Stock Market at the time of issuance.
	Price protection, as defined, is broken into two parts: (1) additional shares of our common stock (“Price Protection Shares” or “PPS”) and (2) a potential cash payment. During the 120-day period starting on the later of the date that the Additional Shares are issued to the Sellers or the date that the Registration Statement is declared effective by the SEC (the “Initial Price Protection Period”), the Sellers shall have price protection for any Additional Shares sold by the Sellers on the Nasdaq Stock Market. We shall be obligated to issue additional shares of PPS to the Sellers only if the Sellers sell any Additional Shares on the Nasdaq Stock Market during the Initial Price Protection Period for a price that is less than the Valuation Price. The dollar value of the Price Protection Shares required to be issued by Calavo shall equal the difference between (1) the aggregate sales price of all Additional Shares sold by the Sellers on the Nasdaq Stock Market during the Initial Price Protection Period for sales prices that were less than the Valuation Price and (2) the aggregate sales price that the Trust would have received for such Additional Shares if they had been sold for the Valuation Price. The amount calculated pursuant to the immediately preceding sentence is referred to in the Second Amendment as the “Shortfall”, and the closing price of our stock on the Nasdaq Stock Market that is used to determine the number of price protection shares that we must issue is referred to as the “Initial Price Protection Valuation.”

	If, during the 120-day period immediately following its receipt of the PPS, the Sellers sell any of the PPS on the Nasdaq Stock Market for a sales price that is less than the Initial Price Protection Valuation (First-Stage Price Protection Shortfall), Calavo shall be obligated to deliver to the Sellers additional shares “Second-Stage Price Protection Shares” equal to the difference between (a) the aggregate sales price of all Price Protection Shares sold by the Sellers on the Nasdaq Stock Market during such 120-day period for sales prices that were less than the Initial Price Protection Valuation and (b) the aggregate sales price that the Sellers would have received for such Price Protection Shares if they had been sold for the Initial Price Protection Valuation. If additional shortfalls continue to occur (Second-Stage Price Protection Shortfall) a cash payment shall be made by Calavo within twenty days after Calavo and the Sellers have agreed upon the amount of such shortfall.
	As a result of this transaction, we evaluated the fair market value of the cash derivative per the Merger Agreement with the equity derivative per this Second Amendment, noting no significant difference. Further, we also believe the estimated fair market value of the cash derivative per this Second Amendment is not material.

Amended_and_Restated_Limited_L

Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of FreshRealm, LLC	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2013
Text Block [Abstract]	'
Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of FreshRealm, LLC	'
	17. Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of FreshRealm, LLC
	Effective July 31, 2013, Calavo and certain noncontrolling members have entered into an Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement (the “Agreement”) of FreshRealm, LLC (FreshRealm).
	The purpose of FreshRealm is to engage in activities relating to the marketing of food products directly to consumers or other entities. FreshRealm’s technology platform is currently being developed and is expected to allow participants such as traditional retailers, large and small enterprises, communities and food banks to enter into a platform resembling a national fresh food cooperative. FreshRealm is expected to serve as a way to connect participants to a network of regional fresh food producers.
	Pursuant to this Agreement, in 2013 FreshRealm issued approximately 1.3 million units, with Calavo owning approximately 71.5% of FreshRealm for a capital contribution of $0.9 million. The noncontrolling members, representing the remaining 28.5% ownership, contributed either cash (totaling approximately $0.1 million) or a full-recourse promissory note payable to Calavo (totaling approximately $0.3 million) in exchange for their units. Each full-recourse promissory note described above will be due and payable in full on May 1, 2016, with interest at 4% per annum, also due and payable on May 1, 2016. If, prior to May 1, 2016, FreshRealm terminates an employee’s employment for cause, as defined, or the employee terminates his employment other than (A) for good reason, as defined, or (B) as a result of the employee’s death or disability, notwithstanding whether prior to such date the employee repaid his note in full, then all of the employee’s units will be transferred to Calavo.
	Members have limited voting rights. In any matters presented to the members for approval, each member will have one vote for each unit held by such member. For situations for which the approval of the members is required, the members shall act by majority vote.
	Members may make loans to FreshRealm with the consent of the board of directors of FreshRealm (the “Board”). The Board approved loans of up to $3,000,000 from Calavo to FreshRealm under the Line of Credit and Security Agreement between Calavo and FreshRealm. At October 31, 2013, FreshRealm has borrowed $1.7 million under this line of credit, which is eliminated in consolidation.
	Subject to certain limitations, the Board has the sole discretion regarding the amounts and timing of distributions to members. After making tax distributions required for a given fiscal year, all distributions will be made to the members pro rata, pari passu in accordance with their respective percentage interests, except FreshRealm will first apply distributions (other than tax distributions) to each member who is an employee against such member’s promissory note until the promissory note is paid in full.
	FreshRealm’s losses and income that are determined for accounting purposes will also be allocated for each fiscal year, including for the full 2013 fiscal year, to the members in accordance with the allocation principles for net loss and net income. As a result, a $0.6 million loss has been allocated to the noncontrolling members as of October 31, 2013. See additional discussion below.
	FreshRealm started operating as a development stage company in the second quarter of 2013. As of October 31, 2013, planned, principal operations have not commenced. As a result, FreshRealm has no sales or cost of sales. When principal operations commence, FreshRealm is expected to become our fourth segment. FreshRealm has incurred $1.9 million of expenses related to its development as of October 31, 2013, which are included in selling, general and administrative expenses. Of the $1.9 million in selling, general and administrative expenses, $1.3 million has been attributed to Calavo and a $0.6 million loss has been attributed to the noncontrolling members. See Note 2 for further information related to noncontrolling interests.

Investment_in_Unconsolidated_E

Investment in Unconsolidated Entity	12 Months Ended
Investment in Unconsolidated Entity	Oct. 31, 2013
Text Block [Abstract]	'
Investment in Unconsolidated Entity	'
	18. Investment in Unconsolidated Entity
	In October 2013, we contributed $1.0 million for the purchase of 60 hectares of property in Jalisco, Mexico. The property will be used, for the development of facilities to grow tomatoes. We expect in the first quarter of 2014 to enter into a joint venture agreement with our tomato grower Agricola Belher (Belher). Such joint venture is expected to operate under the name of Agricola Don Memo. Belher and Calavo will each have an equal one-half ownership interest in Agricola Don Memo, but Belher will have overall management responsibility for the operations of Agricola Don Memo. The contribution of $1.0 million has been recorded as an investment in unconsolidated entities on our consolidated financial statements.

Subsequent_Events

Subsequent Events	12 Months Ended
Subsequent Events	Oct. 31, 2013
Subsequent Events [Abstract]	'
Subsequent Events	'
	19. Subsequent Events
	We have evaluated subsequent events to assess the need for potential recognition or disclosure in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Such events were evaluated through the date these financial statements were issued. Based upon this evaluation, it was determined that no subsequent events occurred that require recognition in the financial statements.

Schedule_II_Valuation_and_Qual

Schedule II Valuation and Qualifying Accounts	12 Months Ended
Schedule II Valuation and Qualifying Accounts	Oct. 31, 2013
Valuation And Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]	'
Schedule II Valuation and Qualifying Accounts	'
	SCHEDULE II
	CALAVO GROWERS, INC.
	VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS (in thousands)


			Fiscal year		Balance at		Additions(1)		Deductions(2)		Balance at
			ended		beginning						end
			October 31:		of year						of year
	Allowance for customer deductions			2011		815		8,674		7,693		1,796
				2012		1,796		9,886		8,989		2,693
				2013		2,693		9,722		10,933		1,482
	Allowance for doubtful accounts			2011		557		91		159		489
				2012		489		130		91		528
				2013		528		62		375		215

	-1	Charged to net sales (customer deductions) or costs and expenses (doubtful accounts).
	-2	Customer deductions taken or write off of accounts receivables.

Description_of_the_business_Po

Description of the business (Policies)

12 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2013

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Business

Calavo Growers, Inc. (Calavo, the Company, we, us or our), is a global leader in the avocado industry and an expanding provider of value-added fresh food. Our expertise in marketing and distributing avocados, prepared avocados, and other perishable foods allows us to deliver a wide array of fresh and prepared food products to food distributors, produce wholesalers, supermarkets, and restaurants on a worldwide basis. We procure avocados principally from California, Mexico, and Chile. Through our various operating facilities, we sort, pack, and/or ripen avocados, tomatoes, pineapples and/or Hawaiian grown papayas. Additionally, we also produce salsa and prepare ready-to-eat produce and deli products. We distribute our products both domestically and internationally and report our operations in three different business segments: Fresh products, Calavo Foods and Renaissance Food Group, LLC (RFG). See Note 17 for a description of our development stage entity, FreshRealm, LLC (FreshRealm), and its planned operations.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets

Inventories

Property, Plant, and Equipment

Goodwill and Acquired Intangible Assets

The following table reconciles by segment goodwill and the impairment losses recognized for the year ended October 31, 2012 and 2013 (in thousands):

Fresh products

Calavo Foods

RFG

Total

Goodwill, beginning November 1, 2011

3,997

14,265

18,349

Calavo Salsa Lisa Goodwill impairment losses

—

(87

)

—

(87

)

Goodwill, ending October 31, 2012

3,997

—

14,265

18,262

Calavo Salsa Lisa Goodwill impairment losses

—

Goodwill, October 31, 2013

3,997

—

14,265

18,262

Long-lived Assets

Investments

Marketable Securities

Advances to Suppliers

Infrastructure Advances

Accrued Expenses

Revenue Recognition

Shipping and Handling

We include shipping and handling fees billed to customers in net revenues. Amounts incurred by us for freight are included in cost of goods sold.

Promotional Allowances

Allowance for Accounts Receivable

We provide an allowance for estimated uncollectible accounts receivable balances based on historical experience and the aging of the related accounts receivable.

Consignment Arrangements

2013

2012

2011

Sales

30,620

28,297

38,327

Cost of Sales

27,679

25,893

34,859

Gross Margin

2,941

2,404

3,468

Advertising Expense

Advertising costs are expensed when incurred. Such costs were approximately $0.1 million, $0.2 million, and $0.1 million for fiscal years 2013, 2012, and 2011.

Research and Development

Other Income, Net

Use of Estimates

Income Taxes

Basic and Diluted Net Income per Share

Stock-Based Compensation

2013

2011

Risk-free interest rate

0.70%

0.96% - 1.40%

Expected volatility

44.30%

32.63% - 60.00%

Dividend yield

2.60%

2.50%

Expected life (years)

1.5 - 4.0

For the years ended October 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, we recognized compensation expense of $377,000, $417,000, and $188,000 related to stock-based compensation. See Note 13 for further information.

Foreign Currency Translation and Remeasurement

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Derivative Financial Instruments

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Noncontrolling Interest

Salsa Lisa noncontrolling interest

Year ended

October 31, 2013

October 31, 2012

Noncontrolling interest, beginning

357

462

Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest of Salsa Lisa

(236

)

(105

)

Noncontrolling interest, ending

121

357

FreshRealm noncontrolling interest

Year ended

October 31, 2013

October 31, 2012

Noncontrolling interest, beginning

—

Noncontrolling interest contribution

362

Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest of FreshRealm

(368

)

—

Noncontrolling interest, ending

)

—

Reclassifications

Certain items in the prior period financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.

Basis_of_Presentation_and_Sign1

Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Segment of Goodwill and Impairment Losses	'
	The following table reconciles by segment goodwill and the impairment losses recognized for the year ended October 31, 2012 and 2013 (in thousands):


		Fresh products			Calavo Foods			RFG		Total
	Goodwill, beginning November 1, 2011	$	3,997		$	87		$	14,265	$	18,349
	Calavo Salsa Lisa Goodwill impairment losses		—			(87	)		—		(87	)
	Goodwill, ending October 31, 2012		3,997			—			14,265		18,262

	Calavo Salsa Lisa Goodwill impairment losses		—			—			—		—

	Goodwill, October 31, 2013	$	3,997		$	—		$	14,265	$	18,262

Financial Statements of Consignment Arrangements	'
	Amounts recorded for each of the fiscal years ended October 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 in the financial statements pursuant to consignment arrangements are as follows (in thousands):


		2013			2012			2011
	Sales	$	30,620		$	28,297		$	38,327
	Cost of Sales		27,679			25,893			34,859

	Gross Margin	$	2,941		$	2,404		$	3,468

Grant Date Fair Value Calculations for Stock Options	'
	The following assumptions were used in the estimated grant date fair value calculations for stock options issued in 2013 and 2011:


		2013		2011
	Risk-free interest rate	0.70%		0.96% - 1.40%
	Expected volatility	44.30%		32.63% - 60.00%
	Dividend yield	2.60%		2.50%
	Expected life (years)	5		1.5 - 4.0
Reconciles Shareholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	'
	The following table reconciles shareholders’ equity attributable to noncontrolling interest related to the Salsa Lisa acquisition and FreshRealm, LLC (in thousands). See Note 17 for additional information related to FreshRealm.


	Salsa Lisa noncontrolling interest	Year ended			Year ended
	Salsa Lisa noncontrolling interest	October 31, 2013			October 31, 2012
	Noncontrolling interest, beginning	$	357		$	462
	Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest of Salsa Lisa		(236	)		(105	)

	Noncontrolling interest, ending	$	121		$	357



	FreshRealm noncontrolling interest	Year ended			Year ended
	FreshRealm noncontrolling interest	October 31, 2013			October 31, 2012
	Noncontrolling interest, beginning	$	—		$	—
	Noncontrolling interest contribution		362
	Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest of FreshRealm		(368	)		—

	Noncontrolling interest, ending	$	(6	)	$	—

Inventories_Tables

Inventories (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Inventories (Tables)	Oct. 31, 2013
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Inventories	'
	Inventories consist of the following (in thousands):


		October 31,
		2013		2012
	Fresh fruit	$	13,928	$	10,776
	Packing supplies and ingredients		5,511		7,294
	Finished prepared foods		9,234		4,878

		$	28,673	$	22,948

Property_Plant_and_Equipment_T

Property, Plant, and Equipment (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Property, Plant, and Equipment (Tables)	Oct. 31, 2013
Property Plant And Equipment [Abstract]	'
Summary of Property, Plant, and Equipment	'
	Property, plant, and equipment consist of the following (in thousands):


		October 31,
		2013			2012
	Land	$	7,023		$	7,023
	Buildings and improvements		20,304			19,756
	Leasehold improvements		1,671			1,395
	Equipment		50,426			46,980
	Information systems—hardware and software		7,188			8,346
	Construction in progress		1,535			512

			88,147			84,012
	Less accumulated depreciation and amortization		(35,498	)		(33,450	)

		$	52,649		$	50,562

Other_Assets_Tables

Other Assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Other Assets (Tables)	Oct. 31, 2013
Deferred Costs Capitalized Prepaid And Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Other Assets	'
	Other assets consist of the following (in thousands):


		October 31,		October 31,
		2013		2012
	Intangibles, net	$	7,272	$	9,328
	Grower advances		938		1,234
	Loan to Agricola Belher		1,690		3,380
	Loan to FreshRealm members		283		—
	Notes receivable from San Rafael		1,594		1,873
	Other		570		427

		$	12,347	$	16,242

Schedule of Intangible Assets	'
	The intangible assets consist of the following (in thousands):


				October 31, 2013							October 31, 2012
		Weighted-		Gross		Accum.			Net		Gross		Accum.			Net
		Average		Carrying		Amortization			Book		Carrying		Amortization			Book
		Useful Life		Value					Value		Value					Value
	Customer list/relationships		8.0 years	$	7,640	$	(2,364	)	$	5,276	$	7,640	$	(1,405	)	$	6,235
	Trade names		8.5years		2,760		(1,636	)		1,124		3,009		(1,489	)		1,520
	Trade secrets/recipes		12.2 years		630		(137	)		493		1,520		(366	)		1,154
	Brand name intangibles		indefinite		275		—			275		275		—			275
	Non-competition agreements		5.0 years		267		(163	)		104		267		(123	)		144

	Intangibles, net			$	11,572	$	(4,300	)	$	7,272	$	12,711	$	(3,383	)	$	9,328

Employee_Benefit_Plans_Tables

Employee Benefit Plans (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Employee Benefit Plans (Tables)	Oct. 31, 2013
Compensation And Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Components of Change in Projected Benefit Obligation	'
	Components of the change in projected benefit obligation for fiscal year ends consist of the following (in thousands):


		2013			2012
	Change in projected benefit obligation:
	Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year	$	245		$	268
	Interest cost		8			10
	Actuarial loss		4			6
	Benefits paid		(39	)		(39	)

	Projected benefit obligation at end of year (unfunded)	$	218		$	245

Reconciliation of Unfunded Status of Plans Included in Accrued Expenses	'
	The following is a reconciliation of the unfunded status of the plans at fiscal year ends included in accrued expenses (in thousands):


		2013			2012
	Projected benefit obligation	$	218		$	245
	Unrecognized net (gain) loss		—			—

	Recorded pension liabilities	$	218		$	245

Significant Assumptions Used in Determination of Pension Expense	'
	Significant assumptions used in the determination of pension expense consist of the following:


		2013			2012
	Discount rate on projected benefit obligation		4.6	%		3.7	%

Commitments_and_Contingencies_

Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)	Oct. 31, 2013
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Minimum Cash Payments Under Non Cancelable Operating Leases	'

	We are committed to make minimum cash payments under these agreements as of October 31, 2013, as follows (in thousands):



	2014	$	3,071
	2015		2,903
	2016		2,694
	2017		2,593
	2018		2,293
	Thereafter		3,675

		$	17,229

Income_Taxes_Tables

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Income Taxes (Tables)	Oct. 31, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Summary of Income Tax Provision	'
	The income tax provision consists of the following for the years ended October 31, (in thousands):


		2013			2012			2011
	Current:
	Federal	$	11,708		$	8,212		$	4,405
	State		2,517			1,233			1,107
	Foreign		549			2,428			(170	)

	Total current		14,774			11,873			5,342

	Deferred:
	Federal		(5,214	)		(214	)		1,277
	State		(1,666	)		(559	)		208
	Foreign		(28	)		(45	)		422

	Total deferred		(6,908	)		(818	)		1,907

	Total income tax provision	$	7,866		$	11,055		$	7,249

Significant Components of Deferred Taxes Assets (Liabilities)	'
	Significant components of our deferred taxes assets (liabilities) as of October 31, are as follows (in thousands):


		2013			2012
	Allowances for accounts receivable	$	634		$	714
	Inventories		417			483
	State taxes		269			350
	Accrued liabilities		675			675

	Current deferred income taxes	$	1,995		$	2,222


	Property, plant, and equipment		(6,892	)		(5,604	)
	Intangible assets		8,716			105
	Unrealized gain, Limoneira investment		(8,674	)		(6,008	)
	Stock-based compensation		369			286
	State taxes		232			546
	Other		55			10

	Long-term deferred income taxes	$	(6,194	)	$	(10,665	)

Reconciliation of Significant Differences Between Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate and Effective Income Tax Rate	'
	A reconciliation of the significant differences between the federal statutory income tax rate and the effective income tax rate on pretax income for the years ended October 31, is as follows:


		2013			2012			2011
	Federal statutory tax rate		35	%		35	%		35	%
	State taxes, net of federal effects		2.1			1.7			4.8
	Foreign income taxes greater (less) than U.S.		(1.8	)		(2.7	)		(0.9	)
	Hacienda assessment		—			6.3			—
	Section 199 deduction		(2.5	)		(0.8	)		—
	Other		(0.8	)		—			0.9

			32	%		39.5	%		39.8	%

Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits	'
	A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows (in thousands):


	Balance at November 1, 2011	$	41
	Reductions of tax positions from prior years		(41	)

	Balance at October 31, 2012		—
	Reductions of tax positions from prior years		—

	Balance at October 31, 2013	$	—

Segment_Information_Tables

Segment Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Segment Information (Tables)	Oct. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Gross Margin	'
	The following table sets forth sales by product category, by segment (in thousands):


		Fresh			Calavo			RFG			Total
		products			Foods			RFG			Total
		(All amounts are presented in thousands)
	Year ended October 31, 2013
	Net sales	$	448,369		$	51,614		$	191,468		$	691,451
	Cost of sales		417,176			38,226			175,925			631,327

	Gross margin	$	31,193		$	13,388		$	15,543		$	60,124


	Year ended October 31, 2012
	Net sales	$	350,582		$	46,424		$	154,113		$	551,119
	Cost of sales		316,287			32,422			141,744			490,453

	Gross margin	$	34,295		$	14,002		$	12,369		$	60,666


	Year ended October 31, 2011(1)
	Net sales	$	420,658		$	45,151		$	56,720		$	522,529
	Cost of sales		389,371			38,403			52,447			480,221

	Gross margin	$	31,287		$	6,748		$	4,273		$	42,308

	(1) As the acquisition for RFG was completed on June 1, 2011, only five months are included in prior year ended October 31, 2011.
Sales by Product Category, by Segment	'
	The following table sets forth sales by product category, by segment (in thousands):


		Year ended October 31, 2013												Year ended October 31, 2012
		Fresh			Calavo			RFG			Total			Fresh			Calavo			RFG			Total
		products			Foods			RFG			Total			products			Foods			RFG			Total
	Third-party sales:
	Avocados	$	407,678		$	—		$	—		$	407,678		$	318,556		$	—		$	—		$	318,556
	Tomatoes		22,623			—			—			22,623			11,404			—			—			11,404
	Papayas		13,077			—			—			13,077			12,753			—			—			12,753
	Pineapples		5,739			—			—			5,739			6,840			—			—			6,840
	Other fresh products		601			—			—			601			1,788			—			—			1,788
	Food service		—			43,616			—			43,616			—			36,289			—			36,289
	Retail and club		—			18,789			195,376			214,165			—			19,758			157,333			177,091

	Total gross sales		449,718			62,405			195,376			707,499			351,341			56,047			157,333			564,721
	Less sales incentives		(1,349	)		(10,791	)		(3,908	)		(16,048	)		(759	)		(9,623	)		(3,220	)		(13,602	)

	Net sales	$	448,369		$	51,614		$	191,468		$	691,451		$	350,582		$	46,424		$	154,113		$	551,119



		Year ended October 31, 2012												Year ended October 31, 2011
		Fresh			Calavo			RFG			Total			Fresh			Calavo			RFG(1)			Total
		products			Foods			RFG			Total			products			Foods			RFG(1)			Total
	Third-party sales:
	Avocados	$	318,556		$	—		$	—		$	318,556		$	376,980		$	—		$	—		$	376,980
	Tomatoes		11,404			—			—			11,404			23,903			—			—			23,903
	Papayas		12,753			—			—			12,753			13,245			—			—			13,245
	Pineapples		6,840			—			—			6,840			4,278			—			—			4,278
	Other fresh products		1,788			—			—			1,788			3,276			—			—			3,276
	Food service		—			36,289			—			36,289			—			37,431			—			37,431
	Retail and club		—			19,758			157,333			177,091			—			17,204			58,020			75,224

	Total gross sales		351,341			56,047			157,333			564,721			421,682			54,635			58,020			534,337
	Less sales incentives		(759	)		(9,623	)		(3,220	)		(13,602	)		(1,024	)		(9,484	)		(1,300	)		(11,808	)

	Net sales	$	350,582		$	46,424		$	154,113		$	551,119		$	420,658		$	45,151		$	56,720		$	522,529

	(1) As the acquisition for RFG was completed on June 1, 2011, only five months are included in prior year ended October 31, 2011.
Long-Lived Assets Attributed to Geographic Areas	'
	Long-lived assets attributed to geographic areas as of October 31, are as follows (in thousands):


		United			Mexico			Consolidated
		States			Mexico			Consolidated
	2013	$	31,250		$	21,399		$	52,649
	2012	$	29,893		$	20,669		$	50,562

LongTerm_Obligations_Tables

Long-Term Obligations (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Long-Term Obligations (Tables)	Oct. 31, 2013
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Summary of Long-Term Obligations	'
	Long-term obligations at fiscal year ends consist of the following (in thousands):


		2013			2012
	Farm Credit West, PCA, (FCW) term loan, bearing interest at 1.7%	$	4,007		$	5,509
	Bank of America, N.A. (BoA) term loan, bearing interest at 1.7%		4,077			5,606
	FCW, term loan, bearing interest at 5.7%		2,600			3,900
	Capital leases		2,366			3,440

			13,050			18,455
	Less current portion		(5,258	)		(5,416	)

		$	7,792		$	13,039

Schedule of Annual Current and Long-Term Obligation Payments	'
	At October 31, 2013, annual current and long-term obligation payments are scheduled as follows (in thousands):


		Total
	Year ending October 31:
	2014	$	5,258
	2015		5,105
	2016		2,132
	2017		109
	2018		92
	Thereafter		354

		$	13,050

StockBased_Compensation_Tables

Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)	Oct. 31, 2013
2005 Stock Incentive Plan [Member]	'
Stock Option Activity Related to Incentive Plan	'
	A summary of stock option activity is as follows (in thousands, except for share amounts):


		Number			Weighted-		Weighted-		Aggregate
		of			Average		Average		Intrinsic
		Shares			Exercise		Fair-		Value
					Price		Value
	Outstanding at October 31, 2010		87		$	13.89
	Exercised		(15	)	$	14.58

	Outstanding at October 31, 2011		72		$	13.75
	Exercised		(37	)	$	13.54

	Outstanding at October 31, 2012		35		$	15.16
	Exercised		(8	)	$	12.84

	Outstanding at October 31, 2013		27		$	15.79			$	811

	Exercisable at October 31, 2013		21		$	15.93			$	632

2011 Management Incentive Plan [Member]	'
Stock Option Activity Related to Incentive Plan	'
	A summary of stock option activity, related to our 2011 Management Incentive Plan, is as follows (in thousands, except for per share amounts):


		Number			Weighted-		Weighted-				Aggregate
		of			Average		Average				Intrinsic
		Shares			Exercise		Fair-Value				Value
					Price
	Granted		70		$	21.82	$	4.15/share
	Forfeited		(5	)	$	21.82
	Outstanding at October 31, 2011		65		$	21.82

	Exercised		(15	)	$	21.82
	Outstanding at October 31, 2012		50		$	21.82

	Granted		10		$	23.48
	Exercised		(40	)	$	21.82
	Outstanding at October 31, 2013		20		$	22.64					$	141

	Exercisable at October 31, 2013		4		$	21.8					$	32

Fair_Value_Measurements_Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	Oct. 31, 2013
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis	'
	The following table sets forth our financial assets and liabilities as of October 31, 2013 that are measured on a recurring basis during the period, segregated by level within the fair value hierarchy:


			Level 1		Level 2		Level 3			Total
			(All amounts are presented in thousands)
	Assets at fair value:
	Investment in Limoneira Company(1)		$	45,531		—		—		$	45,531

	Total assets at fair value		$	45,531	$	—	$	—		$	45,531


	-1	The investment in Limoneira Company consists of marketable securities in the Limoneira Company stock. We currently own approximately 12% of Limoneira’s outstanding common stock. These securities are measured at fair value by quoted market prices. Limoneira’s stock price at October 31, 2013 and October 31, 2012 equaled $26.34 per share and $22.47 per share. Unrealized gains and losses are recognized through other comprehensive income. Unrealized investment holding gains arising during the year ended October 31, 2013 and 2012 was $6.7 million and $8.9 million. Unrealized investment holding losses arising during the year ended October 31, 2011 was $5.0 million.


			Level 1		Level 2		Level 3(3)			Total
			(All amounts are presented in thousands)
	Liabilities at fair value:
	Salsa Lisa contingent consideration(2)			—		—	$	676		$	676
	RFG contingent consideration(2) (3)			—		—		—			—

	Total liabilities at fair value		$	—	$	—	$	676		$	676


	-2	Each period, we revalue our contingent consideration obligations to their fair value and record increases or decreases in the fair value into selling, general and administrative expense. Increases or decreases in the fair value of the contingent consideration obligations can result from changes in the assumed timing and amount of revenue and expense estimates, changes in the probability of payment scenarios, as well as changes in capital market conditions, which impact the discount rate used in the fair valuation. Significant judgment is employed in determining the appropriateness of these assumptions as of the acquisition date and for each subsequent period. Accordingly, future business and economic conditions, as well as changes in any of the assumptions described above, can materially impact the amount of contingent consideration expense we record in any given period. Total net increase to the contingent considerations in fiscal year 2013 and 2012 totaled $1.6 million and $0.4 million. Total net decrease to the contingent considerations in fiscal year 2011 totaled $0.5 million. See Note 16 for further discussion.
	-3	In 2013, we amended our acquisition agreement with RFG in regards to the cash payment portion of the Stage II & III earnouts. See Note 16.
Reconciliation of Contingent Consideration	'
	The following is a reconciliation of the beginning and ending amounts of the contingent consideration for Salsa Lisa and RFG:


			Balance at		Interest		Revalue			Reclassification			Balance at
			10/31/12		Interest		Adjustment			Reclassification			10/31/13
			(All amounts are presented in thousands)
	Salsa Lisa contingent consideration		$	857	$	49	$	(230	)	$	—		$	676
	RFG contingent consideration(1)			2,322		97		1,801			(4,220	)		—

	Total		$	3,179	$	146	$	1,571		$	(4,220	)	$	676



			Balance at		Interest		Revalue			Reclassification			Balance at
			10/31/11		Interest		Adjustment			Reclassification			10/31/12
			(All amounts are presented in thousands)
	Salsa Lisa contingent consideration		$	978	$	56	$	(177	)	$	—		$	857
	RFG contingent consideration			1,652		73		597			—			2,322

	Total		$	2,630	$	129	$	420		$	—		$	3,179


	-1	We have amended our acquisition agreement with RFG in regards to the cash payment portion of the Stage II & III earnouts. See Note 16.

Description_of_the_Business_Ad

Description of the Business - Additional Information (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2013
	Segment
Business Combinations [Abstract]	'
Number of reportable segments	3

Basis_of_Presentation_and_Sign2

Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)

1 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2013

Oct. 31, 2012

Oct. 31, 2011

Oct. 31, 2013

Oct. 31, 2012

Oct. 31, 2011

Oct. 31, 2013

Oct. 31, 2012

Oct. 31, 2013

Oct. 31, 2012

Oct. 31, 2013

Oct. 31, 2012

Oct. 31, 2013

Oct. 31, 2012

Oct. 31, 2011

Apr. 10, 2013

Oct. 31, 2013

Oct. 31, 2012

Oct. 31, 2011

Oct. 31, 2013

Supply Agreement With Belher [Member]

Infrastructure Advance Agreement With Belher [Member]

Limoneira [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Calavo Salsa Lisa [Member]

FreshRealm [Member]

Prepaid and other current assets [Member]

Other long-term assets [Member]

Building and Building Improvements [Member]

Leasehold improvements [Member]

Equipment [Member]

Information Systems Hardware and Software [Member]

Building and Building Improvements [Member]

Equipment [Member]

Information Systems Hardware and Software [Member]

Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]

Joint venture interest

12.00%

65.00%

71.50%

Non-trade receivables

$8,300,000

$5,200,000

Prepaid expenses

1,600,000

1,200,000

Useful lives

'7 years

'3 years

'50 years

'25 years

'15 years

Impairment of goodwill

615,000

87,000

Impairment of long-lived assets

600,000

Ownership interest of voting stock of investee

20.00%

50.00%

Property purchase price

1,000,000

-1,000,000

Area of property purchased

Percentage of outstanding shares of Limoneira's shares

12.00%

Estimated fair value of investment

45,500,000

38,800,000

Estimated cost of investment

23,500,000

Estimated gross unrealized gain related to such investment

22,000,000

15,300,000

Allowance from advance to supplier

Advances to supplier

3,000,000

2,000,000

Advances for operating purpose

3,000,000

Total advance to supplier

3,213,000

2,369,000

3,000,000

2,100,000

Advances incur interest

4.70%

Advances to suppliers during fiscal year

3,000,000

Aggregate advance

2,500,000

800,000

1,700,000

Repay these advances in no less than period

'2016-07

Repay these advances in no less than

20.00%

Accrued expenses

20,939,000

22,237,000

Advertising costs

100,000

200,000

100,000

Research and development costs

1,500,000

100,000

Dividend income included in other income

400,000

300,000

4,000,000

5,500,000

3,000,000

Basic weighted-average number of common shares outstanding

14,856,000

14,795,000

14,743,000

Dilutive effect of stock options

7,000

13,000

8,000

Anti-dilutive options

Recognized compensation expense

377,000

417,000

188,000

Foreign currency gains/losses net of losses/gains

400,000

100,000

Fixed rate long term obligation fair value

13,300,000

Fixed rate long term obligation carrying value

$13,100,000

Limoneira's stock price

$26.34

$22.47

$17.35

$29.02

Basis_of_Presentation_and_Sign3

Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies - Segment of Goodwill and Impairment Losses (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended				12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2011	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2011
	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012	Fresh Products [Member]	Fresh Products [Member]	Calavo Foods [Member]	Calavo Foods [Member]	RFG [Member]	RFG [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Goodwill, beginning balance	$18,262	$18,349	$3,997	$3,997	'	$87	$14,265	$14,265
Calavo Salsa Lisa Goodwill impairment losses	-615	-87	'	'	'	-87	'	'
Goodwill, ending balance	$18,262	$18,262	$3,997	$3,997	'	'	$14,265	$14,265

Basis_of_Presentation_and_Sign4

Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies - Financial Statements of Consignment Arrangements (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2011
Schedule Of Condensed Statements Of Operations [Line Items]	'	'	'
Sales	$691,451	$551,119	$522,529
Cost of sales	631,327	490,453	480,221
Gross margin	60,124	60,666	42,308
Consignment Arrangements [Member]	'	'	'
Schedule Of Condensed Statements Of Operations [Line Items]	'	'	'
Sales	30,620	28,297	38,327
Cost of sales	27,679	25,893	34,859
Gross margin	$2,941	$2,404	$3,468

Basis_of_Presentation_and_Sign5

Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies - Grant Date Fair Value Calculations for Stock Options (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2011
Compensation Related Costs Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Risk-free interest rate	0.70%	'
Expected volatility	44.30%	'
Dividend yield	2.60%	2.50%
Expected life (years)	'5 years	'
Minimum [Member]	'	'
Compensation Related Costs Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Risk-free interest rate	'	0.96%
Expected volatility	'	32.63%
Expected life (years)	'	'1 year 6 months
Maximum [Member]	'	'
Compensation Related Costs Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Risk-free interest rate	'	1.40%
Expected volatility	'	60.00%
Expected life (years)	'	'4 years

Basis_of_Presentation_and_Sign6

Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies - Reconciliation of Shareholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2011
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]	'	'	'
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	$604	$105	$113
Salsa Lisa Noncontrolling Interest [Member]	'	'	'
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]	'	'	'
Noncontrolling interest, beginning	357	462	'
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	-236	-105	'
Noncontrolling interest, ending	121	357	'
FreshRealm Noncontrolling Interest [Member]	'	'	'
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]	'	'	'
Noncontrolling interest, beginning	'	'	'
Noncontrolling interest contribution	362	'	'
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	-368	'	'
Noncontrolling interest, ending	($6)	'	'

Inventories_Schedule_of_Invent

Inventories - Schedule of Inventories (Detail) (USD $)	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Fresh fruit	$13,928	$10,776
Packing supplies and ingredients	5,511	7,294
Finished prepared foods	9,234	4,878
Total, Inventories	$28,673	$22,948

Property_Plant_and_Equipment_S

Property, Plant, and Equipment - Summary of Property, Plant, and Equipment (Detail) (USD $)	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Property plant and equipment, Gross	$88,147	$84,012
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	-35,498	-33,450
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, Total	52,649	50,562
Land [Member]	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Property plant and equipment, Gross	7,023	7,023
Building and improvements [Member]	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Property plant and equipment, Gross	20,304	19,756
Leasehold improvements [Member]	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Property plant and equipment, Gross	1,671	1,395
Equipment [Member]	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Property plant and equipment, Gross	50,426	46,980
Information systems-hardware and software [Member]	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Property plant and equipment, Gross	7,188	8,346
Construction in progress [Member]	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Property plant and equipment, Gross	$1,535	$512

Property_Plant_and_Equipment_A

Property, Plant, and Equipment - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2011
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Depreciation expense	$4.60	$4.20	$3.20
Capital Leases [Member]	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Depreciation expense	$0.60	$0.60	$0.20

Other_Assets_Schedule_of_Other

Other Assets - Schedule of Other Assets (Detail) (USD $)	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012
Statement Of Financial Position [Abstract]	'	'
Intangibles, net	$7,272	$9,328
Grower advances	938	1,234
Loan to Agricola Belher	1,690	3,380
Loan to FreshRealm members	283	'
Notes receivable from San Rafael	1,594	1,873
Other	570	427
Other assets	$12,347	$16,242

Other_Assets_Additional_Inform

Other Assets - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
Other Assets - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2011
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'
Loaned noncontrolling members	$283,000	'	'
Amortization expense	1,400,000	1,400,000	800,000
Amortization expense for the year 2014	1,300,000	'	'
Amortization expense for the year 2015	1,300,000	'	'
Amortization expense for the year 2016	1,200,000	'	'
Amortization expense for the year 2017-2018	1,100,000	'	'
Amortization expense for the year 2019-2023	800,000	'	'
Impairment of long-lived assets	600,000	'	'
FreshRealm [Member]	'	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'
Loaned noncontrolling members	283,000	'	'
Maui Fresh International [Member]	'	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'
Agreed consideration to sell to San Rafael	'	$2,600,000	'

Other_Assets_Schedule_of_Intan

Other Assets - Schedule of Intangible Assets (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Finite and indefinite lived intangible assets gross	$11,572	$12,711
Accumulated Amortization	-4,300	-3,383
Intangibles, net	7,272	9,328
Customer list/relationships [Member]	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Weighted-Average Useful Life	'8 years	'
Gross Carrying Value	7,640	7,640
Accumulated Amortization	-2,364	-1,405
Net Book Value	5,276	6,235
Trade names [Member]	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Weighted-Average Useful Life	'8 years 6 months	'
Gross Carrying Value	2,760	3,009
Accumulated Amortization	-1,636	-1,489
Net Book Value	1,124	1,520
Trade secrets/recipes [Member]	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Weighted-Average Useful Life	'12 years 2 months 12 days	'
Gross Carrying Value	630	1,520
Accumulated Amortization	-137	-366
Net Book Value	493	1,154
Non-competition agreements [Member]	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Weighted-Average Useful Life	'5 years	'
Gross Carrying Value	267	267
Accumulated Amortization	-163	-123
Net Book Value	104	144
Brand name intangibles [Member]	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Gross Carrying Value	275	275
Accumulated Amortization	'	'
Net Book Value	$275	$275

Revolving_Credit_Facilities_Ad

Revolving Credit Facilities - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended		12 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2013	31-May-11	Oct. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2011
	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012	Farm Credit West [Member]	Farm Credit West [Member]	Bank Of America [Member]	Bank Of America [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Credit available under borrowing agreement Revised	'	'	'	$40	'	$25
Credit available under borrowing agreement	'	'	'	30	'	15
Expiration date of credit facility	'	'	1-Feb-16	'	1-Feb-16	'
Combined credit available under terms of agreements	65	'	'	'	'	'
Weighted average interest rate	1.70%	1.80%	'	'	'	'
Line of credit facility outstanding	$34	$20.20	'	'	'	'

Employee_Benefit_Plans_Additio

Employee Benefit Plans - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2011
	RetirementPlans	Oct. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2011
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Number of defined contribution retirement plans	2	'	'
Number of additional defined contribution retirement plans due to acquisition	3	'	'
Total number of defined benefit plans	5	'	'
Expenses incurred on defined contribution retirement plans	$807,000	$810,000	$733,000
Expenses incurred on defined benefit retirement plans	$12,000	$16,000	$35,000
Non-Qualified Defined Benefit Plan [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Number of retired executives sponsored under the plan	2	'	'

Employee_Benefit_Plans_Compone

Employee Benefit Plans - Components of Change in Projected Benefit Obligation (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012
Change in projected benefit obligation:	'	'
Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year	$245	$268
Interest cost	8	10
Actuarial loss	4	6
Benefits paid	-39	-39
Projected benefit obligation at end of year (unfunded)	$218	$245

Employee_Benefit_Plans_Reconci

Employee Benefit Plans - Reconciliation of Unfunded Status of Plans Included in Accrued Expenses (Detail) (USD $)	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2011
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2011
Compensation And Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'
Projected benefit obligation	$218	$245	$268
Unrecognized net (gain) loss	'	'	'
Recorded pension liabilities	$218	$245	'

Employee_Benefit_Plans_Signifi

Employee Benefit Plans - Significant Assumptions Used in Determination of Pension Expense (Detail)	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012
Compensation And Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Discount rate on projected benefit obligation	4.60%	3.70%

Commitments_and_Contingencies_1

Commitments and Contingencies - Minimum Cash Payments Under Non Cancelable Operating Leases (Detail) (USD $)	Oct. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2013
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
2014	$3,071
2015	2,903
2016	2,694
2017	2,593
2018	2,293
Thereafter	3,675
Total	$17,229

Commitments_and_Contingencies_2

Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2011
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total rent expense under operating lease	$3.50	$3	$2.10
Corporate facility annual future lease rent	0.3	'	'
Renaissance Food Group, LLC (RFG) [Member] \| California [Member]	'	'	'
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]	'	'	'
Number of additional facilities in California through acquisition of RFG	2	'	'
Renaissance Food Group, LLC (RFG) [Member] \| Texas [Member]	'	'	'
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total rent expense under operating lease	0.3	0.3	0.1
Number of fresh processing facilities in Houston, Texas	1	'	'
Renaissance Food Group, LLC (RFG) [Member] \| Corporate Office [Member]	'	'	'
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total rent expense under operating lease	0.4	0.3	0.1
Renaissance Food Group, LLC (RFG) [Member] \| Fresh Processing Facility [Member]	'	'	'
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total rent expense under operating lease	0.6	0.5	0.2
Limoneira [Member]	'	'	'
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total rent expense under operating lease	$0.30	$0.30	$0.30

RelatedParty_Transactions_Addi

Related-Party Transactions - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 10, 2013	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2011
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Dividend income from Limoneira	'	$0.40	$0.40	$0.30
Director [Member]	'	'	'	'
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Accounts payable to related parties	'	3.3	0.9	'
LIG [Member]	'	'	'	'
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Rent paid	'	0.5	0.5	'
THNC [Member]	'	'	'	'
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Rent paid	'	0.3	0.1	'
Third Coast [Member]	'	'	'	'
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Aggregate amount of avocados procured from entities owned or controlled by members of our Board of Directors	'	1.1	1.6	'
Sales made to Third Coast	'	2.3	2.7	'
Amounts due from Third Coast	'	1	0.8	'
Third Coast [Member] \| Maximum [Member]	'	'	'	'
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Accounts payable to related parties	'	0.1	0.1	'
Limoneira [Member]	'	'	'	'
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Dividend income from Limoneira	'	4	5.5	3
Common stock repurchased, shares	165,000	'	'	'
Purchase price, per share	$29.02	$26.34	$22.47	$17.35
Total amount wired to company	4.8	'	'	'
Avocados [Member] \| Director [Member]	'	'	'	'
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Aggregate amount of avocados procured from entities owned or controlled by members of our Board of Directors	'	$20.90	$21.10	$18.60

Income_Taxes_Summary_of_Income

Income Taxes - Summary of Income Tax Provision (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2011
Current:	'	'	'
Federal	$11,708	$8,212	$4,405
State	2,517	1,233	1,107
Foreign	549	2,428	-170
Total current	14,774	11,873	5,342
Deferred:	'	'	'
Federal	-5,214	-214	1,277
State	-1,666	-559	208
Foreign	-28	-45	422
Total deferred	-6,908	-818	1,907
Total income tax provision	$7,866	$11,055	$7,249

Income_Taxes_Additional_Inform

Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2011
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'
Gross deferred tax assets	$12.40	$3.60	'
Gross deferred tax liabilities	16.6	12.1	'
Net increase in deferred intangible assets	8.6	'	'
Accumulated foreign earnings	10	'	'
Income before income taxes related to domestic operations	21.7	24.2	17.1
Income before income taxes related to foreign operations	2.9	3.8	1.1
Income tax assessment payment	'	$1.80	'

Income_Taxes_Significant_Compo

Income Taxes - Significant Components of Deferred Taxes Assets (Liabilities) (Detail) (USD $)	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Allowances for accounts receivable	$634	$714
Inventories	417	483
State taxes	269	350
Accrued liabilities	675	675
Current deferred income taxes	1,995	2,222
Property, plant, and equipment	-6,892	-5,604
Intangible assets	8,716	105
Unrealized gain, Limoneira investment	-8,674	-6,008
Stock-based compensation	369	286
State taxes	232	546
Other	55	10
Long-term deferred income taxes	($6,194)	($10,665)

Income_Taxes_Reconciliation_of

Income Taxes - Reconciliation of Significant Differences Between Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate and Effective Income Tax Rate (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2011
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'
Federal statutory tax rate	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%
State taxes, net of federal effects	2.10%	1.70%	4.80%
Foreign income taxes greater (less) than U.S.	-1.80%	-2.70%	-0.90%
Hacienda assessment	'	6.30%	'
Section 199 deduction	-2.50%	-0.80%	'
Other	-0.80%	'	0.90%
Effective Income Tax Rate, Total	32.00%	39.50%	39.80%

Income_Taxes_Reconciliation_of1

Income Taxes - Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Beginning Balance	'	$41
Reductions of tax positions from prior years	'	-41
Ending Balance	'	'

Segment_Information_Additional

Segment Information - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2011
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Number of reportable segments	3	'	'
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Inter-segment sales and cost of sales eliminated in consolidation	$44.20	$33.80	$27
Intersegment Eliminations [Member] \| Fresh Products [Member]	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Inter-segment sales and cost of sales eliminated in consolidation	29.9	22.2	15.8
Intersegment Eliminations [Member] \| Calavo Foods [Member]	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Inter-segment sales and cost of sales eliminated in consolidation	14.3	11.6	11.2
Outside United States [Member]	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Sales to customer outside United States	$37.20	$28.80	$24.30

Segment_Information_Gross_Marg

Segment Information - Gross Margin (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2011
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Net sales	$691,451	$551,119	$522,529
Cost of sales	631,327	490,453	480,221
Gross margin	60,124	60,666	42,308
Operating Segments [Member] \| Fresh Products [Member]	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Net sales	448,369	350,582	420,658
Cost of sales	417,176	316,287	389,371
Gross margin	31,193	34,295	31,287
Operating Segments [Member] \| Calavo Foods [Member]	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Net sales	51,614	46,424	45,151
Cost of sales	38,226	32,422	38,403
Gross margin	13,388	14,002	6,748
Operating Segments [Member] \| RFG [Member]	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Net sales	191,468	154,113	56,720
Cost of sales	175,925	141,744	52,447
Gross margin	$15,543	$12,369	$4,273

Segment_Information_Sales_by_P

Segment Information - Sales by Product Category, by Segment (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2011
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total gross sales	$707,499	$564,721	$534,337
Less sales incentives	-16,048	-13,602	-11,808
Net sales	691,451	551,119	522,529
Avocados [Member]	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total gross sales	407,678	318,556	376,980
Tomatoes [Member]	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total gross sales	22,623	11,404	23,903
Papayas [Member]	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total gross sales	13,077	12,753	13,245
Pineapples [Member]	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total gross sales	5,739	6,840	4,278
Other fresh products [Member]	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total gross sales	601	1,788	3,276
Food Service [Member]	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total gross sales	43,616	36,289	37,431
Retail and club [Member]	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total gross sales	214,165	177,091	75,224
Operating Segments [Member] \| Fresh Products [Member]	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total gross sales	449,718	351,341	421,682
Less sales incentives	-1,349	-759	-1,024
Net sales	448,369	350,582	420,658
Operating Segments [Member] \| Fresh Products [Member] \| Avocados [Member]	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total gross sales	407,678	318,556	376,980
Operating Segments [Member] \| Fresh Products [Member] \| Tomatoes [Member]	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total gross sales	22,623	11,404	23,903
Operating Segments [Member] \| Fresh Products [Member] \| Papayas [Member]	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total gross sales	13,077	12,753	13,245
Operating Segments [Member] \| Fresh Products [Member] \| Pineapples [Member]	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total gross sales	5,739	6,840	4,278
Operating Segments [Member] \| Fresh Products [Member] \| Other fresh products [Member]	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total gross sales	601	1,788	3,276
Operating Segments [Member] \| Fresh Products [Member] \| Food Service [Member]	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total gross sales	'	'	'
Operating Segments [Member] \| Fresh Products [Member] \| Retail and club [Member]	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total gross sales	'	'	'
Operating Segments [Member] \| Calavo Foods [Member]	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total gross sales	62,405	56,047	54,635
Less sales incentives	-10,791	-9,623	-9,484
Net sales	51,614	46,424	45,151
Operating Segments [Member] \| Calavo Foods [Member] \| Avocados [Member]	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total gross sales	'	'	'
Operating Segments [Member] \| Calavo Foods [Member] \| Tomatoes [Member]	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total gross sales	'	'	'
Operating Segments [Member] \| Calavo Foods [Member] \| Papayas [Member]	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total gross sales	'	'	'
Operating Segments [Member] \| Calavo Foods [Member] \| Pineapples [Member]	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total gross sales	'	'	'
Operating Segments [Member] \| Calavo Foods [Member] \| Other fresh products [Member]	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total gross sales	'	'	'
Operating Segments [Member] \| Calavo Foods [Member] \| Food Service [Member]	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total gross sales	43,616	36,289	37,431
Operating Segments [Member] \| Calavo Foods [Member] \| Retail and club [Member]	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total gross sales	18,789	19,758	17,204
Operating Segments [Member] \| RFG [Member]	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total gross sales	195,376	157,333	58,020
Less sales incentives	-3,908	-3,220	-1,300
Net sales	191,468	154,113	56,720
Operating Segments [Member] \| RFG [Member] \| Avocados [Member]	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total gross sales	'	'	'
Operating Segments [Member] \| RFG [Member] \| Tomatoes [Member]	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total gross sales	'	'	'
Operating Segments [Member] \| RFG [Member] \| Papayas [Member]	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total gross sales	'	'	'
Operating Segments [Member] \| RFG [Member] \| Pineapples [Member]	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total gross sales	'	'	'
Operating Segments [Member] \| RFG [Member] \| Other fresh products [Member]	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total gross sales	'	'	'
Operating Segments [Member] \| RFG [Member] \| Food Service [Member]	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total gross sales	'	'	'
Operating Segments [Member] \| RFG [Member] \| Retail and club [Member]	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total gross sales	$195,376	$157,333	$58,020

Segment_Information_LongLived_

Segment Information - Long-Lived Assets Attributed to Geographic Areas (Detail) (USD $)	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Long-lived assets	$52,649	$50,562
Reportable Geographical Components [Member] \| United States [Member]	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Long-lived assets	31,250	29,893
Reportable Geographical Components [Member] \| Mexico [Member]	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Long-lived assets	$21,399	$20,669

LongTerm_Obligations_Summary_o

Long-Term Obligations - Summary of Long-Term Obligations (Detail) (USD $)	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Debt and capital lease obligations	$13,050	$18,455
Less current portion	-5,258	-5,416
Long-term obligations, less current portion	7,792	13,039
Farm Credit West, PCA, (FCW) term loan, bearing interest at 1.7% [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Debt and capital lease obligations	4,007	5,509
Bank of America, N.A. (BoA) term loan, bearing interest at 1.7% [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Debt and capital lease obligations	4,077	5,606
FCW, term loan, bearing interest at 5.7% [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Debt and capital lease obligations	2,600	3,900
Capital leases [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Debt and capital lease obligations	$2,366	$3,440

LongTerm_Obligations_Summary_o1

Long-Term Obligations - Summary of Long-Term Obligations (Parenthetical) (Detail)	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012
Farm Credit West, PCA, (FCW) term loan, bearing interest at 1.7% [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Debt instrument, interest rate	1.70%	1.70%
Bank of America, N.A. (BoA) term loan, bearing interest at 1.7% [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Debt instrument, interest rate	1.70%	1.70%
FCW, term loan, bearing interest at 5.7% [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Debt instrument, interest rate	5.70%	5.70%

LongTerm_Obligations_Additiona

Long-Term Obligations - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2011	Sep. 30, 2011
	Installment	Oct. 31, 2011	Sep. 30, 2011
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'
Advance from FCW term loan for business acquisition received	'	$22,135,000	'
Number of monthly principal and interest payments	60	'	'
Portion of outstanding balance of term loan owed to FCW	'	'	50.00%
Capital lease obligation current and non current	4,000,000	'	'
Capital lease obligation current	1,100,000	'	'
FCW, term loan, bearing interest at 5.7% [Member]	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'
Advance from FCW term loan for business acquisition received	15,000,000	'	'
Bank of America, N.A. (BoA) term loan, bearing interest at 1.7% [Member]	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'
Variable interest term loan	'	'	7,100,000
Capital leases [Member]	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'
Capital lease weighted average interest rate	4.00%	'	'

LongTerm_Obligations_Schedule_

Long-Term Obligations - Schedule of Annual Current and Long-Term Obligation Payments (Detail) (USD $)	Oct. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2013
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
2014	$5,258
2015	5,105
2016	2,132
2017	109
2018	92
Thereafter	354
Long-term debt, total	$13,050

StockBased_Compensation_Additi

Stock-Based Compensation - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)

12 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2013

Oct. 31, 2012

Oct. 31, 2011

Jan. 26, 2013

1-May-12

Oct. 31, 2013

Oct. 31, 2011

Oct. 31, 2012

Oct. 31, 2013

Apr. 30, 2011

Oct. 31, 2013

Oct. 31, 2012

Oct. 31, 2011

Jul. 31, 2013

Jan. 26, 2013

Jan. 28, 2013

Oct. 31, 2012

Apr. 30, 2011

Oct. 31, 2013

Oct. 31, 2011

Apr. 30, 2011

Oct. 31, 2012

Oct. 31, 2011

Jan. 26, 2013

Jan. 28, 2013

Oct. 31, 2013

Oct. 31, 2011

Apr. 30, 2011

Jan. 26, 2013

Jan. 28, 2013

Stock Option [Member]

Restricted Stock [Member]

2005 Stock Incentive Plan [Member]

2011 Management Incentive Plan [Member]

Board of Director Members for October Two Thousand Eleven Option Grants [Member]

Board of Director Members for April Two Thousand Eleven Option Grants [Member]

Stock Options [Member]

Directors

Board of Director Members for October Two Thousand Eleven Option Grants [Member]

Board of Director Members for April Two Thousand Eleven Option Grants [Member]

Employee Stock [Member]

Stock Option [Member]

Restricted Stock [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Board of Director Members for October Two Thousand Eleven Option Grants [Member]

Board of Director Members for April Two Thousand Eleven Option Grants [Member]

Board of Director Members for October Two Thousand Eleven Option Grants [Member]

Board of Director Members for April Two Thousand Eleven Option Grants [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Stock options vesting period

'5 years

'1 year

'5 years

'1 year

Term of vested stock options

'5 years

'2 years

'5 years

'1 year

weighted average remaining life of stock options

'6 years 7 months 6 days

'4 years 6 months

Total intrinsic value of options exercised

$100,000

Exercisable stock options, weighted average remaining contractual term

'4 years 6 months

'4 years 1 month 6 days

Estimated fair market value of options

100,000

600,000

300,000

700,000

100,000

200,000

Stock options total compensation cost, not yet recognized

100,000

Common stock shares authorized under ESPP

1,500,000

10,000

60,000

Common stock shares purchased under ESPP

Stock options granted to non-employee director

'5,000 shares

Exercise price of stock options granted to non-employee director

$23.48

$21.80

$21.82

Market price of common stock at grant date

$23.48

$21.80

$21.82

Remaining service period for recognition of unrecognized compensation cost

'60 months

Number of non-employee directors

Restricted shares issued per non-employee director

1,000

Total restricted shares issued to non-employee directors

12,000

Restricted stock closing price awarded to non-employee director

$24.71

$27.68

Stock compensation expense

376,000

417,000

188,000

200,000

Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, options, vested and expected to vest, exercisable, number

11,000

1,000

Total intrinsic value of options exercised

$300,000

StockBased_Compensation_Stock_

Stock-Based Compensation - Stock Option Activity Related to Incentive Plan (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2011
2005 Stock Incentive Plan [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Outstanding, Number of Shares, beginning balance	35	72	87
Outstanding, Weighted-Average Fair-Value	'	'	'
Exercisable, Weighted-Average Fair-Value	'	'	'
Exercised, Number of Shares	-8	-37	-15
Outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value	$811	'	'
Exercisable Aggregate Intrinsic Value	632	'	'
Outstanding, Number of Shares, ending balance	27	35	72
Outstanding, Weighted-Average Exercise Price, beginning balance	$15.16	$13.75	$13.89
Exercisable, Number of Shares	21	'	'
Exercised, Weighted-Average Exercise Price	$12.84	$13.54	$14.58
Outstanding, Weighted-Average Exercise price, ending balance	$15.79	$15.16	$13.75
Exercisable, Weighted-Average Exercise Price	$15.93	'	'
2011 Management Incentive Plan [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Outstanding, Number of Shares, beginning balance	50	65	'
Granted, Number of Shares	10	'	70
Outstanding, Weighted-Average Fair-Value	'	'	'
Exercisable, Weighted-Average Fair-Value	'	'	'
Forfeited, Number of Shares	'	'	-5
Exercised, Number of Shares	-40	-15	'
Outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value	141	'	'
Exercisable Aggregate Intrinsic Value	$32	'	'
Outstanding, Number of Shares, ending balance	20	50	65
Granted, Weighted-Average Exercise Price	$23.48	'	$21.82
Outstanding, Weighted-Average Exercise Price, beginning balance	$21.82	$21.82	'
Exercisable, Number of Shares	4	'	'
Granted, Weighted-Average Fair-Value	'	'	$4.15
Forfeited, Weighted-Average Exercise Price	'	'	$21.82
Exercised, Weighted-Average Exercise Price	$21.82	$21.82	'
Outstanding, Weighted-Average Exercise price, ending balance	$22.64	$21.82	$21.82
Exercisable, Weighted-Average Exercise Price	$21.80	'	'

Dividends_Additional_Informati

Dividends - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	12 Months Ended			0 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 12, 2012	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2011	Dec. 12, 2013
	Dec. 12, 2012	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2011	Subsequent Event [Member]
Dividend payment	$0.65	'	'	'	$0.70
Payment of dividend to shareholders	$9,600	$9,646	$8,123	$8,100	$11,000
Dividend paid date	29-Nov-12	'	'	'	29-Nov-13

Fair_Value_Measurements_Financ

Fair Value Measurements - Financial Assets Measured and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis (Detail) (Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member], USD $)	Oct. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2013
Assets at Fair Value:	'
Total assets at fair value	$45,531
Liabilities at fair value:	'
Total liabilities at fair value	676
Salsa Lisa contingent consideration [Member]	'
Liabilities at fair value:	'
Total liabilities at fair value	676
Limoneira [Member]	'
Assets at Fair Value:	'
Total assets at fair value	45,531
Level 1 [Member]	'
Assets at Fair Value:	'
Total assets at fair value	45,531
Liabilities at fair value:	'
Total liabilities at fair value	'
Level 1 [Member] \| RFG [Member]	'
Liabilities at fair value:	'
Total liabilities at fair value	'
Level 1 [Member] \| Salsa Lisa contingent consideration [Member]	'
Liabilities at fair value:	'
Total liabilities at fair value	'
Level 1 [Member] \| Limoneira [Member]	'
Assets at Fair Value:	'
Total assets at fair value	45,531
Level 2 [Member]	'
Assets at Fair Value:	'
Total assets at fair value	'
Liabilities at fair value:	'
Total liabilities at fair value	'
Level 2 [Member] \| RFG [Member]	'
Liabilities at fair value:	'
Total liabilities at fair value	'
Level 2 [Member] \| Salsa Lisa contingent consideration [Member]	'
Liabilities at fair value:	'
Total liabilities at fair value	'
Level 2 [Member] \| Limoneira [Member]	'
Assets at Fair Value:	'
Total assets at fair value	'
Level 3 [Member]	'
Assets at Fair Value:	'
Total assets at fair value	'
Liabilities at fair value:	'
Total liabilities at fair value	676
Level 3 [Member] \| Salsa Lisa contingent consideration [Member]	'
Liabilities at fair value:	'
Total liabilities at fair value	676
Level 3 [Member] \| Limoneira [Member]	'
Assets at Fair Value:	'
Total assets at fair value	'

Fair_Value_Measurements_Financ1

Fair Value Measurements - Financial Assets Measured and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis (Parenthetical) (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2011	Apr. 10, 2013
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Total revalue adjustment of contingent considerations	$1,600,000	$400,000	($500,000)	'
Limoneira [Member]	'	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Percentage of outstanding shares of Limoneira's shares owned	12.00%	'	'	'
Limoneira's stock price	$26.34	$22.47	$17.35	$29.02
Unrealized investment holding gains (losses)	$6.70	$8.90	$5	'

Fair_Value_Measurements_Reconc

Fair Value Measurements - Reconciliation of Contingent Consideration (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012
Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration [Line Items]	'	'
Beginning Balance	$3,179	$2,630
Interest	146	129
Revalue Adjustment	1,571	420
Reclassification	-4,220	'
Ending Balance	676	3,179
RFG [Member]	'	'
Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration [Line Items]	'	'
Beginning Balance	2,322	1,652
Interest	97	73
Revalue Adjustment	1,801	597
Reclassification	-4,220	'
Ending Balance	'	2,322
Salsa Lisa contingent consideration [Member]	'	'
Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration [Line Items]	'	'
Beginning Balance	857	978
Interest	49	56
Revalue Adjustment	-230	-177
Ending Balance	$676	$857

Amendments_to_RFG_Acquisition_1

Amendments to RFG Acquisition Agreement - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended			2 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2013	Nov. 30, 2013
		RFG [Member]	RFG [Member]	RFG [Member]
				Subsequent Event [Member]
Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Maximum earn-out contingent consideration from business acquisition	'	$5,000,000	'	'
Number of shares contingent issued upon business acquisition	'	827,000	'	'
EBITDA of acquiree entity	'	8,000,000	'	'
Revenue recognized from business acquisition	'	130,000,000	'	'
Value of shares to be delivered after amendment to acquisition agreement	'	5,000,000	'	'
Maximum number of days for the payment under business acquisition	'	'20 days	'	'
Reclassification of RFG contingent consideration liability to additional Paid in Capital	4,220,000	'	4,200,000	'
Common stock, shares issued	'	172,117	'	'
Common stock, per share value	'	$29.05	'	'
Common stock, shares sold	'	'	'	172,117
Common stock, shares amount	'	'	'	$5,000,000

Amended_and_Restated_Limited_L1

Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of FreshRealm, LLC - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
Share data in Millions, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2011
Subsidiary or Equity Method Investee [Line Items]	'	'	'
Cost of sales	$631,327,000	$490,453,000	$480,221,000
Sales	691,451,000	551,119,000	522,529,000
FreshRealm [Member]	'	'	'
Subsidiary or Equity Method Investee [Line Items]	'	'	'
Number of units issued by acquiree entity	1.3	'	'
Ownership Percentage by parent	71.50%	'	'
Capital contribution by subsidiary company	900,000	'	'
Ownership percentage by minority stockholder	28.50%	'	'
Cash contribution by minority interest	100,000	'	'
Full-recourse promissory note related to minority Interest	300,000	'	'
Full-recourse promissory note related to minority interest rate	4.00%	'	'
Voting rights description	'each member will have one vote for each unit held by such member	'	'
Loans related to agreement from own company	3,000,000	'	'
Amount loaned under line of credit	1,700,000	'	'
Loss allocated to noncontrolling members	600,000	'	'
Cost of sales	0	'	'
Sales	0	'	'
Development cost	1,900,000	'	'
Income loss including portion attributable to non controlling interest	1,900,000	'	'
Income loss attributable to parent	$1,300,000	'	'

Investment_in_Unconsolidated_E1

Investment in Unconsolidated Entity - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012
	ha	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012
Investments Schedule [Abstract]	'	'	'
Property purchase price	$1,000	($1,000)	'
Area of property purchased	60	'	'
Investment in unconsolidated entities	$1,420	$1,420	$520

Schedule_II_Valuation_and_Qual1

Schedule II Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2011
Allowance for Customer Deductions [Member]	'	'	'
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Balance at beginning of year	$2,693	$1,796	$815
Additions	9,722	9,886	8,674
Deductions	10,933	8,989	7,693
Balance at end of year	1,482	2,693	1,796
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Member]	'	'	'
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Balance at beginning of year	528	489	557
Additions	62	130	91
Deductions	375	91	159
Balance at end of year	$215	$528	$489