Calavo Growers (CVGW) 10-Q 12 Mar 15 2015 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	FALSE
Document Period End Date	31-Jan-15
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2015
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Trading Symbol	CVGW
Entity Registrant Name	CALAVO GROWERS INC
Entity Central Index Key	1133470
Current Fiscal Year End Date	-21
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	17,316,401

Consolidated_Condensed_Balance

Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (USD $)	Jan. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$5,132	$6,744
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $2,485 (2015) and $3,248 (2014)	70,310	56,618
Inventories, net	27,062	30,975
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	22,328	19,528
Advances to suppliers	460	3,258
Income taxes receivable	4,601	2,627
Deferred income taxes	3,294	3,294
Total current assets	133,187	123,044
Property, plant, and equipment, net	59,475	57,352
Investment in Limoneira Company	35,954	44,355
Investment in unconsolidated entities	18,380	18,380
Deferred income taxes	15,563	12,287
Goodwill	18,262	18,262
Other assets	9,274	9,784
Total assets	290,095	283,464
Current liabilities:
Payable to growers	7,822	6,660
Trade accounts payable	16,703	15,065
Accrued expenses	24,708	25,303
Short-term borrowings	53,610	35,900
Dividend payable		12,970
Current portion of long-term obligations	4,873	5,099
Total current liabilities	107,716	100,997
Long-term liabilities:
Long-term obligations, less current portion	1,970	2,791
Total long-term liabilities	1,970	2,791
Commitments and contingencies
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 100,000 shares authorized; 17,317 (2015) and 17,295 (2014) shares issued and outstanding	17	17
Additional paid-in capital	145,055	144,496
Accumulated other comprehensive income	7,588	12,713
Retained earnings	27,479	22,180
Total shareholders' equity	180,139	179,406
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	290,095	283,464
Calavo Salsa Lisa [Member]
Long-term liabilities:
Noncontrolling interest	$270	$270

Consolidated_Condensed_Balance1

Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Jan. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Allowances of accounts receivable	$2,485	$3,248
Common stock, par value	$0.00	$0.00
Common stock, shares authorized	100,000	100,000
Common stock, shares issued	17,317	17,295
Common stock, shares outstanding	17,317	17,295

Consolidated_Condensed_Stateme

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Income (Unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2015	Jan. 31, 2014
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales	$194,791	$168,165
Cost of sales	176,986	154,524
Gross margin	17,805	13,641
Selling, general and administrative	9,510	8,292
Contingent consideration related to RFG acquisition		9,218
Operating income	8,295	-3,869
Interest expense	-223	-256
Other income, net	117	135
Income (loss) before provision (benefit) for income taxes	8,189	-3,990
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	2,890	-2,076
Net income (loss)	5,299	-1,914
Add: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest		148
Net income (loss) attributable to Calavo Growers, Inc.	$5,299	($1,766)
Calavo Growers, Inc.'s net income (loss) per share:
Basic	$0.31	($0.11)
Diluted	$0.31	($0.11)
Number of shares used in per share computation:
Basic	17,295	15,726
Diluted	17,311	15,726

Consolidated_Condensed_Stateme1

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2015	Jan. 31, 2014
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$5,299	($1,914)
Other comprehensive loss, before tax:
Unrealized investment holding losses arising during period	-8,401	-9,628
Income tax benefit related to items of other comprehensive income	3,276	3,755
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax	-5,125	-5,873
Comprehensive income (loss)	174	-7,787
Add: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest		148
Comprehensive income (loss) - Calavo Growers, Inc.	$174	($7,639)

Consolidated_Condensed_Stateme2

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2015	Jan. 31, 2014
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net income (loss)	$5,299	($1,914)
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	1,968	1,689
Income from unconsolidated entities		1
Interest on contingent consideration		9
Stock compensation expense	211	93
Contingent consideration and non-cash compensation related to the acquisition of RFG		9,287
Deferred income taxes		-5,463
Effect on cash of changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	-13,692	-5,000
Inventories, net	3,913	1,014
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	-2,800	-1,208
Advances to suppliers	2,798	-206
Income taxes receivable	-1,641	1,465
Other assets	108	-103
Payable to growers	1,162	-9,769
Trade accounts payable and accrued expenses	1,043	3,485
Net cash used in operating activities	-1,631	-6,620
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Acquisitions of property, plant, and equipment	-3,689	-1,674
Investment in unconsolidated entity		-125
Net cash used in investing activities	-3,689	-1,799
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Payment of dividend to shareholders	-12,970	-11,005
Proceeds from revolving credit facilities, net	17,710	18,700
Payments on long-term obligations	-1,047	-964
Exercise of stock options	15	15
Net cash provided by financing activities	3,708	6,746
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	-1,612	-1,673
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	6,744	8,019
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	5,132	6,346
Noncash Investing and Financing Activities:
Tax benefit related to stock based compensation	333	122
Unrealized investment holding losses	($8,401)	($9,628)

Description_of_the_business

Description of the business	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
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.
	The accompanying unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements have been prepared by the Company in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements contain all adjustments, consisting of adjustments of a normal recurring nature necessary to present fairly the Company’s financial position, results of operations and cash flows. The results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for a full year. These statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2014.
	Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
	In July 2013, the FASB issued a new accounting standard requiring the presentation of certain unrecognized tax benefits as reductions to deferred tax assets rather than as liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets when a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss or a tax credit carryforward exists. The adoption of this standard had no impact on our financial statements.
	Recently Issued Accounting Standards
	In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) amended the existing accounting standards for revenue recognition. The amendments are based on the principle that revenue should be recognized to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. We are required to adopt the amendments in the first quarter of fiscal 2018. Early adoption is not permitted. The amendments may be applied retrospectively to each prior period presented or retrospectively with the cumulative effect recognized as of the date of initial application. We do not expect the adoption of these amendments to have a material impact on our financial statements.
	In April 2014, the FASB issued guidance which changes the criteria for identifying a discontinued operation. The guidance limits the definition of a discontinued operation to the disposal of a component or group of components that is disposed of or is classified as held for sale and represents a strategic shift that has, or will have, a major effect on an entity’s operations and financial results. We are required to adopt the guidance in the first quarter of fiscal 2016, with early adoption permitted for transactions that have not been reported in financial statements previously issued. We do not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a material impact on our financial statements

Information_regarding_our_oper

Information regarding our operations in different segments	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Information regarding our operations in different segments	2. Information regarding our operations in different segments
	We 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 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. The following table sets forth sales by product category, by segment (in thousands):
		Three months ended January 31, 2015												Three months ended January 31, 2014
		Fresh			Calavo			RFG			Total			Fresh			Calavo			RFG			Total
		products			Foods									products			Foods
	Third-party sales:
	Avocados	$	102,426		$	—		$	—		$	102,426		$	89,364		$	—		$	—		$	89,364
	Tomatoes		6,053			—			—			6,053			6,506			—			—			6,506
	Papayas		2,519			—			—			2,519			3,285			—			—			3,285
	Pineapples		995			—			—			995			897			—			—			897
	Other fresh products		229			—			—			229			64			—			—			64
	Food service		—			11,522			—			11,522			—			9,971			—			9,971
	Retail and club		—			5,662			69,151			74,813			—			5,522			56,533			62,055
	Total gross sales		112,222			17,184			69,151			198,557			100,116			15,493			56,533			172,142
	Less sales incentives		(573	)		(2,561	)		(632	)		(3,766	)		(394	)		(2,637	)		(946	)		(3,977	)
	Net sales	$	111,649		$	14,623		$	68,519		$	194,791		$	99,722		$	12,856		$	55,587		$	168,165
		Fresh			Calavo			RFG			Total
		products			Foods
		(All amounts are presented in thousands)
	Three months ended January 31, 2015
	Net sales	$	111,649		$	14,623		$	68,519		$	194,791
	Cost of sales		102,932			11,030			63,024			176,986
	Gross margin	$	8,717		$	3,593		$	5,495		$	17,805
	Three months ended January 31, 2014
	Net sales	$	99,722		$	12,856		$	55,587		$	168,165
	Cost of sales		93,514			10,262			50,748			154,524
	Gross margin	$	6,208		$	2,594		$	4,839		$	13,641
	For the three months ended January 31, 2015 and 2014, inter-segment sales and cost of sales for Fresh products totaling $9.9 million and $9.0 million were eliminated in consolidation. For three months ended January 31, 2015 and 2014, inter-segment sales and cost of sales for Calavo Foods totaling $3.7 million were eliminated in consolidation.

Inventories

Inventories	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventories	3. Inventories
	Inventories consist of the following (in thousands):
		January 31,		October 31,
		2015		2014
	Fresh fruit	$	13,280	$	15,640
	Packing supplies and ingredients		6,427		6,324
	Finished prepared foods		7,355		9,011
		$	27,062	$	30,975
	During the three months ended January 31, 2015 and 2014, we were not required to, and did not, record any provisions to reduce our inventories to the lower of cost or market.

Related_party_transactions

Related party transactions	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related party transactions	4. 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 three months ended January 31, 2015 and 2014, the aggregate amount of avocados procured from entities owned or controlled by members of our Board of Directors was $0.6 million and $0.4 million. Accounts payable to these Board members were $0.6 million and $0.1 million at January 31, 2015 and October 31, 2014.
	During the first quarter of fiscal 2015 and 2014, we received $0.1 million as dividend income from Limoneira.
	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 three months ended January 31, 2015 and 2014, total rent paid to LIG was $0.1 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 three months ended January 31, 2015 and 2014, total rent paid to THNC was $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 three months ended January 2015 and 2014, total sales made to Third Coast were $0.1 million and $0.2 million. For the three months ended January 31, 2015 and 2014, total purchases made from Third Coast were $0.1 million. Amounts due from Third Coast were $0.4 million as of January 31, 2015 and October 31, 2014. Amounts due to Third Coast were less than $0.1 million as of January 31, 2015 and October 31, 2014.

Other_assets

Other assets	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Other assets	5. Other assets
	Other assets consist of the following (in thousands):
		January 31,				October 31,
		2015				2014
	Intangibles, net	$	5,598			$	5,925
	Grower advances		568				642
	Loan to Agricola Belher		845				845
	Loan to FreshRealm members		298				296
	Notes receivable from San Rafael		1,267				1,343
	Other		698				733
		$	9,274			$	9,784
	Intangible assets consist of the following (in thousands):
		Weighted-		January 31, 2015									October 31, 2014
		Average
		Useful Life		Gross				Accum.			Net		Gross		Accum.			Net
				Carrying				Amortization			Book		Carrying		Amortization			Book
				Value							Value		Value					Value
	Customer list/relationships	8.0 years		$	7,640			$	(3,563	)	$	4,077	$	7,640	$	(3,323	)	$	4,317
	Trade names	8.4 years			2,760				(1,966	)		794		2,760		(1,900	)		860
	Trade secrets/recipes	13.0 years			630				(232	)		398		630		(220	)		410
	Brand name intangibles	indefinite			275				—			275		275		—			275
	Non-competition agreements	5.0 years			267				(213	)		54		267		(204	)		63
	Intangibles, net			$	11,572			$	(5,974	)	$	5,598	$	11,572	$	(5,647	)	$	5,925
	We have recorded $0.3 million of amortization expense for the first quarter of fiscal 2015. We anticipate recording amortization expense of approximately $1.0 million for the remainder of fiscal 2015, with $1.2 million of amortization expense for fiscal year 2016. We anticipate recording amortization expense of approximately $1.1 million for each of fiscal years 2017 through 2018. We anticipate recording amortization expense of approximately $0.7 million for fiscal year 2019. We anticipate recording amortization expense of approximately $0.2 million for fiscal year 2020 through 2023.

StockBased_Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Stock-Based Compensation	6. Stock-Based Compensation
	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.
	On January 20, 2015, all 12 of our non-employee directors were granted 1,750 restricted shares each (total of 21,000 shares). These shares have full voting rights and participate in dividends as if unrestricted. The closing price of our stock on such date was $40.39. On January 1, 2016, as long as the directors are still serving on the board, these shares lose their restriction and become non-forfeitable and transferable. These shares were granted pursuant to our 2011 Management Incentive Plan.
	Stock options are granted with exercise prices of not less than the fair market value at grant date, generally vest over one to five years and generally expire two to five years after the grant date. We settle stock option exercises with newly issued shares of common stock.
	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. We measure the fair value of our stock based compensation awards on the date of grant.
	A summary of stock option activity, related to our 2005 Stock Incentive Plan, is as follows (in thousands, except for per share amounts):
		Number of Shares			Weighted-Average		Aggregate
					Exercise Price		Intrinsic Value
	Outstanding at October 31, 2014		17		$	17.22		—
	Exercised		(1	)	$	14.58		—
	Outstanding at January 31, 2015		16		$	17.38	$	660
	Exercisable at January 31, 2015		14		$	16.19	$	580
	At January 31, 2015, outstanding stock options had a weighted-average remaining contractual term of 3.4 years. At January 31, 2015, exercisable stock options had a weighted-average remaining contractual term of 3.1 years. The total recognized stock-based compensation expense was insignificant for the three months ended January 31, 2015.
	A summary of stock option activity, related to our 2011 Management Incentive Plan, is as follows (in thousands, except for per share amounts):
		Number of Shares			Weighted-Average		Aggregate
					Exercise Price		Intrinsic Value
	Outstanding at October 31, 2014		20		$	22.64		—
	Outstanding at January 31, 2015		20		$	22.64	$	348
	Exercisable at January 31, 2015		10		$	22.47	$	176
	At January 31, 2015, outstanding stock options had a weighted-average remaining contractual term of 5.4 years. At January 31, 2015, exercisable stock options had a weighted-average remaining contractual term of 4.0 years. The total recognized stock-based compensation expense was $0.1 million for the three months ended January 31, 2015.

Other_events

Other events	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
Text Block [Abstract]
Other events	7. Other events
	Dividend payment
	On December 8, 2014, we paid a $0.75 per share dividend in the aggregate amount of $13.0 million to shareholders of record on November 17, 2014.
	Contingencies
	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.

Fair_value_measurements

Fair value measurements	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair value measurements	8. 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 January 31, 2015 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)		$	35,954		—		—	$	35,954
	Total assets at fair value		$	35,954	$	—	$	—	$	35,954
	(1)	The investment in Limoneira Company consists of marketable securities in the Limoneira Company stock. At January 31, 2015 we 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 January 31, 2015 and October 31, 2014 equaled $20.80 per share and $25.66 per share. Unrealized gains and losses are recognized through other comprehensive income. Unrealized investment holding losses arising during the quarters ended January 31, 2015 and 2014 were $8.4 million and $9.6 million.
	The following table sets forth our financial assets as of January 31, 2015 that are measured on a non-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 FreshRealm(2)		$	—	$	—	$	16,962	$	16,962
	Total assets at fair value		$	—	$	—	$	16,962	$	16,962
	(2)	We estimated the fair value of our noncontrolling interest in FreshRealm by performing a forecast projection analysis when FreshRealm was deconsolidated in fiscal 2014. This analysis was conducted with the consultation from a third party consulting firm. Increases or decreases in the fair value calculation can result from changes in assumed discount periods and rates, changes in the assumed timing and amount of revenue and expense estimates. Significant judgment is employed in determining the appropriateness of these assumptions. Our investment in FreshRealm has been recorded as investment in unconsolidated subsidiaries on our balance sheet.
	The following is a reconciliation of the beginning and ending amounts of the contingent consideration for RFG:
			Balance at		Interest		Revalue		Balance
			October 31,				Adjustment		January 31,
			2013						2014
					(All amounts are presented in thousands)
	RFG contingent consideration		$	15,602	$	—	$	9,287	$	24,889
	Total		$	15,602	$	—	$	9,287	$	24,889
	There was no contingent consideration expense in the first quarter of 2015 and there will be no future expenses related to this acquisition.

Noncontrolling_interest

Noncontrolling interest	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Noncontrolling interest	9. Noncontrolling interest
	The following table reconciles shareholders’ equity attributable to noncontrolling interest related to the Salsa Lisa acquisition and FreshRealm, LLC (in thousands).
	Salsa Lisa noncontrolling interest	Three months		Three months
		ended		ended
		January 31,		January 31,
		2015		2014
	Noncontrolling interest, beginning	$	270	$	(57	)
	Loss attributable to noncontrolling interest of Salsa Lisa		—		(12	)
	Noncontrolling interest, ending	$	270	$	(69	)
	FreshRealm noncontrolling interest	Three months		Three months
		ended		ended
		January 31,		January 31,
		2015		2014
	Noncontrolling interest, beginning	$	—	$	(180	)
	Loss attributable to noncontrolling interest of FreshRealm		—		(136	)
	Noncontrolling interest, ending	$	—	$	(316	)

Subsequent_events

Subsequent events	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent events	10. Subsequent events
	On February 6, 2015, our executive officers were granted a total of 49,955 restricted shares. These shares have full voting rights and participate in dividends as if unrestricted. The closing price of our stock on such date was $40.17. These shares vest in one-third increments, on an annual basis, beginning January 1, 2016.

Description_of_the_business_Po

Description of the business (Policies)	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
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.
	The accompanying unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements have been prepared by the Company in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements contain all adjustments, consisting of adjustments of a normal recurring nature necessary to present fairly the Company’s financial position, results of operations and cash flows. The results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for a full year. These statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2014.
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements	Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
	In July 2013, the FASB issued a new accounting standard requiring the presentation of certain unrecognized tax benefits as reductions to deferred tax assets rather than as liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets when a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss or a tax credit carryforward exists. The adoption of this standard had no impact on our financial statements.
	Recently Issued Accounting Standards
	In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) amended the existing accounting standards for revenue recognition. The amendments are based on the principle that revenue should be recognized to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. We are required to adopt the amendments in the first quarter of fiscal 2018. Early adoption is not permitted. The amendments may be applied retrospectively to each prior period presented or retrospectively with the cumulative effect recognized as of the date of initial application. We do not expect the adoption of these amendments to have a material impact on our financial statements.
	In April 2014, the FASB issued guidance which changes the criteria for identifying a discontinued operation. The guidance limits the definition of a discontinued operation to the disposal of a component or group of components that is disposed of or is classified as held for sale and represents a strategic shift that has, or will have, a major effect on an entity’s operations and financial results. We are required to adopt the guidance in the first quarter of fiscal 2016, with early adoption permitted for transactions that have not been reported in financial statements previously issued. We do not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a material impact on our financial statements
Business Segment Reporting	We 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 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.
Fair Value Measurement	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).

Information_regarding_our_oper1

Information regarding our operations in different segments (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Sales by Product Category, by Segment	The following table sets forth sales by product category, by segment (in thousands):
		Three months ended January 31, 2015												Three months ended January 31, 2014
		Fresh			Calavo			RFG			Total			Fresh			Calavo			RFG			Total
		products			Foods									products			Foods
	Third-party sales:
	Avocados	$	102,426		$	—		$	—		$	102,426		$	89,364		$	—		$	—		$	89,364
	Tomatoes		6,053			—			—			6,053			6,506			—			—			6,506
	Papayas		2,519			—			—			2,519			3,285			—			—			3,285
	Pineapples		995			—			—			995			897			—			—			897
	Other fresh products		229			—			—			229			64			—			—			64
	Food service		—			11,522			—			11,522			—			9,971			—			9,971
	Retail and club		—			5,662			69,151			74,813			—			5,522			56,533			62,055
	Total gross sales		112,222			17,184			69,151			198,557			100,116			15,493			56,533			172,142
	Less sales incentives		(573	)		(2,561	)		(632	)		(3,766	)		(394	)		(2,637	)		(946	)		(3,977	)
	Net sales	$	111,649		$	14,623		$	68,519		$	194,791		$	99,722		$	12,856		$	55,587		$	168,165
Gross Margin
		Fresh			Calavo			RFG			Total
		products			Foods
		(All amounts are presented in thousands)
	Three months ended January 31, 2015
	Net sales	$	111,649		$	14,623		$	68,519		$	194,791
	Cost of sales		102,932			11,030			63,024			176,986
	Gross margin	$	8,717		$	3,593		$	5,495		$	17,805
	Three months ended January 31, 2014
	Net sales	$	99,722		$	12,856		$	55,587		$	168,165
	Cost of sales		93,514			10,262			50,748			154,524
	Gross margin	$	6,208		$	2,594		$	4,839		$	13,641

Inventories_Tables

Inventories (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Inventories	Inventories consist of the following (in thousands):
		January 31,		October 31,
		2015		2014
	Fresh fruit	$	13,280	$	15,640
	Packing supplies and ingredients		6,427		6,324
	Finished prepared foods		7,355		9,011
		$	27,062	$	30,975

Other_assets_Tables

Other assets (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Other Assets	Other assets consist of the following (in thousands):
		January 31,				October 31,
		2015				2014
	Intangibles, net	$	5,598			$	5,925
	Grower advances		568				642
	Loan to Agricola Belher		845				845
	Loan to FreshRealm members		298				296
	Notes receivable from San Rafael		1,267				1,343
	Other		698				733
		$	9,274			$	9,784
Schedule of Intangible Assets	Intangible assets consist of the following (in thousands):
		Weighted-		January 31, 2015									October 31, 2014
		Average
		Useful Life		Gross				Accum.			Net		Gross		Accum.			Net
				Carrying				Amortization			Book		Carrying		Amortization			Book
				Value							Value		Value					Value
	Customer list/relationships	8.0 years		$	7,640			$	(3,563	)	$	4,077	$	7,640	$	(3,323	)	$	4,317
	Trade names	8.4 years			2,760				(1,966	)		794		2,760		(1,900	)		860
	Trade secrets/recipes	13.0 years			630				(232	)		398		630		(220	)		410
	Brand name intangibles	indefinite			275				—			275		275		—			275
	Non-competition agreements	5.0 years			267				(213	)		54		267		(204	)		63
	Intangibles, net			$	11,572			$	(5,974	)	$	5,598	$	11,572	$	(5,647	)	$	5,925

StockBased_Compensation_Tables

Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
2005 Stock Incentive Plan [Member]
Stock Option Activity, Related to Incentive Plan	A summary of stock option activity, related to our 2005 Stock Incentive Plan, is as follows (in thousands, except for per share amounts):
		Number of Shares			Weighted-Average		Aggregate
					Exercise Price		Intrinsic Value
	Outstanding at October 31, 2014		17		$	17.22		—
	Exercised		(1	)	$	14.58		—
	Outstanding at January 31, 2015		16		$	17.38	$	660
	Exercisable at January 31, 2015		14		$	16.19	$	580
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 of Shares			Weighted-Average		Aggregate
					Exercise Price		Intrinsic Value
	Outstanding at October 31, 2014		20		$	22.64		—
	Outstanding at January 31, 2015		20		$	22.64	$	348
	Exercisable at January 31, 2015		10		$	22.47	$	176

Fair_value_measurements_Tables

Fair value measurements (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Non-Recurring Basis	The following table sets forth our financial assets and liabilities as of January 31, 2015 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)		$	35,954		—		—	$	35,954
	Total assets at fair value		$	35,954	$	—	$	—	$	35,954
	(1)	The investment in Limoneira Company consists of marketable securities in the Limoneira Company stock. At January 31, 2015 we 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 January 31, 2015 and October 31, 2014 equaled $20.80 per share and $25.66 per share. Unrealized gains and losses are recognized through other comprehensive income. Unrealized investment holding losses arising during the quarters ended January 31, 2015 and 2014 were $8.4 million and $9.6 million.
	The following table sets forth our financial assets as of January 31, 2015 that are measured on a non-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 FreshRealm(2)		$	—	$	—	$	16,962	$	16,962
	Total assets at fair value		$	—	$	—	$	16,962	$	16,962
	(2)	We estimated the fair value of our noncontrolling interest in FreshRealm by performing a forecast projection analysis. This analysis was conducted with the consultation from a third party consulting firm. Increases or decreases in the fair value calculation can result from changes in assumed discount periods and rates, changes in the assumed timing and amount of revenue and expense estimates. Significant judgment is employed in determining the appropriateness of these assumptions. Our investment in FreshRealm has been recorded as investment in unconsolidated subsidiaries on our balance sheet.
Reconciliation of Contingent Consideration	The following is a reconciliation of the beginning and ending amounts of the contingent consideration for RFG:
			Balance at		Interest		Revalue		Balance
			October 31,				Adjustment		January 31,
			2013						2014
					(All amounts are presented in thousands)
	RFG contingent consideration		$	15,602	$	—	$	9,287	$	24,889
	Total		$	15,602	$	—	$	9,287	$	24,889

Noncontrolling_interest_Tables

Noncontrolling interest (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
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).
	Salsa Lisa noncontrolling interest	Three months		Three months
		ended		ended
		January 31,		January 31,
		2015		2014
	Noncontrolling interest, beginning	$	270	$	(57	)
	Loss attributable to noncontrolling interest of Salsa Lisa		—		(12	)
	Noncontrolling interest, ending	$	270	$	(69	)
	FreshRealm noncontrolling interest	Three months		Three months
		ended		ended
		January 31,		January 31,
		2015		2014
	Noncontrolling interest, beginning	$	—	$	(180	)
	Loss attributable to noncontrolling interest of FreshRealm		—		(136	)
	Noncontrolling interest, ending	$	—	$	(316	)

Recovered_Sheet1

Information Regarding Our Operations in Different Segments - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2015	Jan. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of reportable segments	3
Fresh products [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Inter-segment sales and cost of sales eliminated in consolidation	$9.90	$9
Calavo Foods [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Inter-segment sales and cost of sales eliminated in consolidation	$3.70	$3.70

Recovered_Sheet2

Information Regarding Our Operations in Different Segments - Sales by Product Category, by Segment (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2015	Jan. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total gross sales	$198,557	$172,142
Less sales incentives	-3,766	-3,977
Net sales	194,791	168,165
Avocados [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total gross sales	102,426	89,364
Tomatoes [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total gross sales	6,053	6,506
Papayas [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total gross sales	2,519	3,285
Pineapples [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total gross sales	995	897
Other fresh products [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total gross sales	229	64
Food service [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total gross sales	11,522	9,971
Retail and club [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total gross sales	74,813	62,055
Fresh products [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total gross sales	112,222	100,116
Less sales incentives	-573	-394
Net sales	111,649	99,722
Fresh products [Member] | Avocados [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total gross sales	102,426	89,364
Fresh products [Member] | Tomatoes [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total gross sales	6,053	6,506
Fresh products [Member] | Papayas [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total gross sales	2,519	3,285
Fresh products [Member] | Pineapples [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total gross sales	995	897
Fresh products [Member] | Other fresh products [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total gross sales	229	64
Calavo Foods [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total gross sales	17,184	15,493
Less sales incentives	-2,561	-2,637
Net sales	14,623	12,856
Calavo Foods [Member] | Food service [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total gross sales	11,522	9,971
Calavo Foods [Member] | Retail and club [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total gross sales	5,662	5,522
RFG [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total gross sales	69,151	56,533
Less sales incentives	-632	-946
Net sales	68,519	55,587
RFG [Member] | Retail and club [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total gross sales	$69,151	$56,533

Information_Regarding_Our_Oper2

Information Regarding Our Operations in Different Segments - Gross Margin (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2015	Jan. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$194,791	$168,165
Cost of sales	176,986	154,524
Gross margin	17,805	13,641
Fresh products [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	111,649	99,722
Cost of sales	102,932	93,514
Gross margin	8,717	6,208
Calavo Foods [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	14,623	12,856
Cost of sales	11,030	10,262
Gross margin	3,593	2,594
RFG [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	68,519	55,587
Cost of sales	63,024	50,748
Gross margin	$5,495	$4,839

Inventories_Schedule_of_Invent

Inventories - Schedule of Inventories (Detail) (USD $)	Jan. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Fresh fruit	$13,280	$15,640
Packing supplies and ingredients	6,427	6,324
Finished prepared foods	7,355	9,011
Total, Inventories	$27,062	$30,975

RelatedParty_Transactions_Addi

Related-Party Transactions - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2015	Jan. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2014
Director [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Accounts payable to related parties	$0.60		$0.10
Limoneira [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Dividend income from Limoneira	0.1	0.1
LIG [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Rent paid	0.1	0.1
THNC [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Rent paid	0.1	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	0.1	0.1
Sales made to Third Coast	0.1	0.2
Amounts due from Third Coast	0.4		0.4
Third Coast [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Accounts payable to related parties	0.1		0.1
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	$0.60	$0.40

Other_Assets_Schedule_of_Other

Other Assets - Schedule of Other Assets (Detail) (USD $)	Jan. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Intangibles, net	$5,598	$5,925
Grower advances	568	642
Loan to Agricola Belher	845	845
Loan to FreshRealm members	298	296
Notes receivable from San Rafael	1,267	1,343
Other	698	733
Other assets	$9,274	$9,784

Other_Assets_Schedule_of_Intan

Other Assets - Schedule of Intangible Assets (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite and indefinite lived intangible assets gross	$11,572	$11,572
Accum. Amortization	-5,974	-5,647
Intangibles, net	5,598	5,925
Brand name intangibles [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross carrying value and net book value	275	275
Customer list/relationships [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted-Average Useful Life	8 years
Gross Carrying Value	7,640	7,640
Accum. Amortization	-3,563	-3,323
Net Book Value	4,077	4,317
Trade names [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted-Average Useful Life	8 years 4 months 24 days
Gross Carrying Value	2,760	2,760
Accum. Amortization	-1,966	-1,900
Net Book Value	794	860
Trade secrets/recipes [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted-Average Useful Life	13 years
Gross Carrying Value	630	630
Accum. Amortization	-232	-220
Net Book Value	398	410
Non-competition agreements [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted-Average Useful Life	5 years
Gross Carrying Value	267	267
Accum. Amortization	-213	-204
Net Book Value	$54	$63

Other_Assets_Additional_Inform

Other Assets - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2015
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Amortization expense	$0.30
Amortization expense for remainder of fiscal 2015	1
Amortization expense for the year 2016	1.2
Amortization expense for the year 2017	1.1
Amortization expense for the year 2018	1.1
Amortization expense for the year 2019	0.7
Amortization expense for the year 2020-2023	$0.20

StockBased_Compensation_Additi

Stock-Based Compensation - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		0 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2015	Jan. 31, 2014	Jan. 20, 2015	Apr. 30, 2011
			Directors
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	$211	$93
2011 Management Incentive Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Common stock shares authorized under ESPP				1,500,000
Number of non-employee directors			12
Weighted-average remaining life of stock options	5 years 4 months 24 days
Exercisable stock options, weighted-average remaining contractual term	4 years
Stock-based compensation expense	$100
2011 Management Incentive Plan [Member] | Non-employee directors [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Restricted stock closing price awarded to non-employee director			40.39
2011 Management Incentive Plan [Member] | Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Restricted shares issued per non-employee director			1,750
2011 Management Incentive Plan [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total restricted shares issued to non-employee directors			21,000
2005 Stock Incentive Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Weighted-average remaining life of stock options	3 years 4 months 24 days
Exercisable stock options, weighted-average remaining contractual term	3 years 1 month 6 days
2005 Stock Incentive Plan [Member] | Board of Director Members for October Two Thousand Eleven Option Grants [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Term of vested stock options	5 years
2005 Stock Incentive Plan [Member] | Board of Director Members for April Two Thousand Eleven Option Grants [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Term of vested stock options	2 years
2005 Stock Incentive Plan [Member] | Stock Options [Member] | Board of Director Members for October Two Thousand Eleven Option Grants [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock options vesting period	5 years
2005 Stock Incentive Plan [Member] | Stock Options [Member] | Board of Director Members for April Two Thousand Eleven Option Grants [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock options vesting period	1 year

StockBased_Compensation_Stock_

Stock-Based Compensation - Stock Option Activity, Related to Incentive Plan (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014
2005 Stock Incentive Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Outstanding, Number of Shares, beginning balance	17
Exercised, Number of Shares	-1
Outstanding, Number of Shares, ending balance	16
Exercisable, Number of Shares	14
Outstanding, Weighted-Average Exercise Price, beginning balance	$17.22
Exercised, Weighted-Average Exercise Price	$14.58
Outstanding, Weighted-Average Exercise Price, ending balance	$17.38
Exercisable, Weighted-Average Exercise Price	$16.19
Outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value	$660
Exercisable, Aggregate Intrinsic Value	580
2011 Management Incentive Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Outstanding, Number of Shares, beginning balance		20
Outstanding, Number of Shares, ending balance	20	20
Exercisable, Number of Shares	10
Outstanding, Weighted-Average Exercise Price, beginning balance		$22.64
Outstanding, Weighted-Average Exercise Price, ending balance	$22.64	$22.64
Exercisable, Weighted-Average Exercise Price	$22.47
Outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value	348
Exercisable, Aggregate Intrinsic Value	$176

Other_Events_Additional_Inform

Other Events - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 08, 2014	Jan. 31, 2015	Jan. 31, 2014
Other Events [Abstract]
Dividend payment	$0.75
Dividend aggregate amount to shareholders	$13,000	$12,970	$11,005
Dividend paid date	17-Nov-14

Fair_Value_Measurements_Financ

Fair Value Measurements - Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Non-Recurring Basis (Detail) (USD $)	Jan. 31, 2015
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Assets at Fair Value:
Total assets at fair value	$35,954
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Limoneira [Member]
Assets at Fair Value:
Total assets at fair value	35,954
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Assets at Fair Value:
Total assets at fair value	35,954
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 1 [Member] | Limoneira [Member]
Assets at Fair Value:
Total assets at fair value	35,954
Fair Value, Measurements, Non-recurring [Member]
Assets at Fair Value:
Total assets at fair value	16,962
Fair Value, Measurements, Non-recurring [Member] | FreshRealm [Member]
Assets at Fair Value:
Total assets at fair value	16,962
Fair Value, Measurements, Non-recurring [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Assets at Fair Value:
Total assets at fair value	16,962
Fair Value, Measurements, Non-recurring [Member] | Level 3 [Member] | FreshRealm [Member]
Assets at Fair Value:
Total assets at fair value	$16,962

Fair_Value_Measurements_Financ1

Fair Value Measurements - Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Non-Recurring Basis (Parenthetical) (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2015	Jan. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2014
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Unrealized investment holding losses	$8,401	$9,628
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	$20.80		$25.66
Unrealized investment holding losses	$8,400	$9,600

Fair_Value_Measurements_Reconc

Fair Value Measurements - Reconciliation of Contingent Consideration (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2014
Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	$15,602
Interest	0
Revalue Adjustment	9,287
Ending Balance	24,889
RFG [Member]
Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	15,602
Interest	0
Revalue Adjustment	9,287
Ending Balance	$24,889

Fair_Value_Measurements_Additi

Fair Value Measurements - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
Debt Instrument Fair Value Carrying Value [Abstract]
Business acquisition contingent consideration expense	$0
Business acquisition contingent consideration expense in future period	$0

Noncontrolling_Interest_Reconc

Noncontrolling Interest - Reconciles Shareholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	($148)
Salsa Lisa noncontrolling interest [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Noncontrolling interest, beginning	-57	270	270
Loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	-12
Noncontrolling interest, ending	-69	270	270
FreshRealm noncontrolling interest [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Noncontrolling interest, beginning	-180
Loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	-136
Noncontrolling interest, ending	($316)

Subsequent_events_Additional_I

Subsequent events - Additional Information (Detail) (Subsequent Event [Member], USD $)	0 Months Ended
	Feb. 06, 2015
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Restricted stock closing price awarded to executive officers	$40.17
Restricted Stock [Member] | Executive officers [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Total restricted shares issued to executive officers	49,955