Bridgford Foods (BRID) 10-Q 30 May 14 2014 Q2 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_And_Entity_Informatio

Document And Entity Information	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 18, 2014	27-May-14
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'BRIDGFORD FOODS CORP	'
Document Type	'10-Q	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--10-31	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	9,120,836
Amendment Flag	'false	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0000014177	'
Entity Current Reporting Status	'Yes	'
Entity Voluntary Filers	'No	'
Entity Filer Category	'Smaller Reporting Company	'
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	'No	'
Document Period End Date	18-Apr-14	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2014	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q2	'

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Current Period Unaudited) (USD $)	Apr. 18, 2014	Nov. 01, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current assets:	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$5,496	$8,325
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $221 and $119, respectively, and promotional allowances of $4,888 and $3,156, respectively	10,033	12,146
Inventories, less inventory reserves of $519 and $558, respectively (Note 2)	18,866	18,919
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	811	333
Refundable income taxes	249	683
Deferred income taxes, less valuation allowance of $2,276	0	0
Total current assets	35,455	40,406
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization of $58,352 and $57,352, respectively	12,156	11,212
Other non-current assets	13,361	13,146
Deferred income taxes, less valuation allowance of $5,671	0	0
Total assets	60,972	64,764
Current liabilities:	'	'
Accounts payable	4,693	4,815
Accrued payroll, advertising and other expenses	6,527	7,631
Current portion of non-current liabilities	3,195	3,200
Total current liabilities	14,415	15,646
Non-current liabilities	14,274	15,663
Total liabilities	28,689	31,309
Commitments and contingencies (Note 3)	'	'
Shareholders' equity:	'	'
Preferred stock, without par value; authorized - 1,000 shares; issued and outstanding – none	0	0
Common stock, $1.00 par value; authorized - 20,000 shares; issued and outstanding – 9,121 and 9,134 shares, respectively	9,178	9,191
Capital in excess of par value	8,635	8,748
Retained earnings	28,159	29,205
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-13,689	-13,689
Total shareholders' equity	32,283	33,455
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$60,972	$64,764

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance1

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Current Period Unaudited) (Parentheticals) (USD $)	Apr. 18, 2014	Nov. 01, 2013
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
Accounts receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts	$221	$119
Accounts receivable, allowance for promotional allowances	4,888	3,156
Invеntories, reserves	519	558
Deferred income taxes, valuation allowance	2,276	2,276
Property, plant and equipment, accumulated depreciation	58,352	57,352
Deferred income taxes, valuation allowance	$5,671	$5,671
Preferred stock, shares authorized	1,000	1,000
Preferred stock, par value	$0	$0
Preferred stock, issued	0	0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	0	0
Common stock, par value	$1	$1
Common stock, shares authorized	20,000	20,000
Common stock, shares Issued	9,121	9,134
Common stock, shares outstanding	9,121	9,134

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 18, 2014	Apr. 19, 2013	Apr. 18, 2014	Apr. 19, 2013
Net sales	$31,243	$28,584	$63,709	$59,355
Cost of products sold	22,308	18,807	44,506	37,545
Gross margin	8,935	9,777	19,203	21,810
Selling, general and administrative expenses	10,215	9,655	20,249	19,794
(Loss) income before taxes	-1,280	122	-1,046	2,016
Income tax provision	'	11	0	183
Net (loss) income	($1,280)	$111	($1,046)	$1,833
Net (loss) income per share – Basic and diluted (in Dollars per share)	($0.14)	$0.01	($0.11)	$0.20
Weighted average common shares – Basic and diluted (in Shares)	9,127	9,156	9,129	9,157
Cash dividends paid per share (in Dollars per share)	'	'	'	$0.05

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme1

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 18, 2014	Apr. 19, 2013
Cash flows from operating activities:	'	'
Net (loss) income	($1,046)	$1,833
Income or charges not affecting cash and cash equivalents:	'	'
Depreciation	1,210	951
Provision for losses (recoveries) on accounts receivable	102	-2
Gain on sale of property, plant and equipment	-68	-13
Accounts receivable	2,011	947
Inventories	53	-4,413
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	-44	-41
Other non-current assets	-215	-328
Accounts payable	-122	-544
Accrued payroll, advertising and other expenses	-1,114	-184
Non-current liabilities	-1,278	383
Net cash used in operating activities	-511	-1,411
Cash used in investing activities:	'	'
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	77	13
Additions to property, plant and equipment	-2,163	-1,331
Net cash used in investing activities	-2,086	-1,318
Cash used in financing activities:	'	'
Shares repurchased	-126	-23
Payment of capital lease obligations	-106	-102
Cash dividends paid	'	-458
Net cash used in financing activities	-232	-583
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	-2,829	-3,312
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	8,325	9,744
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	5,496	6,432
Supplemental cash flow information:	'	'
Cash paid for income taxes	$0	$0

Note_1_Summary_of_Significant_

Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 18, 2014
Disclosure Text Block [Abstract]	'
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]	'
	Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies:
	The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of Bridgford Foods Corporation (the "Company", "we", "our", "us") for the twelve and twenty-four weeks ended April 18, 2014 and April 19, 2013 have been prepared in conformity with the accounting principles described in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended November 1, 2013 (the "Annual Report") and include all adjustments considered necessary by management for a fair presentation of the interim periods.  This report should be read in conjunction with the Annual Report. Due to seasonality and other factors, interim results are not necessarily indicative of the results for the full year.  Recent accounting pronouncements and their effect on the Company are discussed in Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in this Form 10-Q.
	The November 1, 2013 balance sheet within these interim condensed consolidated financial statements was derived from the audited fiscal 2013 financial statements.
	The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results may vary from these estimates.  Some of the estimates needed to be made by management include the allowance for doubtful accounts, promotional and returns allowances, inventory reserves, the estimated useful lives of property and equipment, and the valuation allowance for the Company’s deferred tax assets. Actual results could materially differ from these estimates. Amounts estimated related to liabilities for self-insured workers’ compensation, employee healthcare and pension benefits are especially subject to inherent uncertainties and these estimated liabilities may ultimately settle at amounts which vary from our current estimates. Change in market conditions and volatility in stock markets may cause changes in the measurement of our pension fund liabilities and performance of our life insurance policies in future periods and those changes may be significant.
	Financial instruments that subject the Company to credit risk consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued payroll, advertising and other expenses.  The carrying amount of these instruments approximate fair market value due to their short term maturity.  At April 18, 2014, the Company had accounts in excess of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insurance coverage limit.  The Company has not experienced any losses in these accounts and believes it is not exposed to any significant credit risk on cash and cash equivalents.  The Company grants payment terms to a significant number of customers that are diversified over a wide geographic area.  The Company monitors the payment histories of its customers and maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts which is reviewed for adequacy on a quarterly basis.  The Company does not require collateral from its customers.
	For the twenty-four weeks ended April 18, 2014, Wal-Mart® accounted for 15.7% of consolidated revenues and 29.2% of consolidated accounts receivable.   For the twenty-four weeks ended April 19, 2013, Wal-Mart® accounted for 16.3% of consolidated revenues and 15.6% of consolidated accounts receivable.  For the twenty-four weeks ended April 19, 2013, Dollar General® accounted for 11.3% of consolidated revenues and 20.2% of consolidated accounts receivable. No other customer accounted for more than 20% of consolidated accounts receivable or 10% of consolidated revenues for the twenty-four weeks ended April 18, 2014 or the twenty-four weeks ended April 19, 2013.
	Management has evaluated events subsequent to April 18, 2014 through the date that the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements were filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission for transactions and other events which may require adjustments of and/or disclosure in such financial statements.

Note_2_Inventories

Note 2 - Inventories	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 18, 2014
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	Note 2 - Inventories:
	Inventories are comprised of the following at the respective period ends:
		(unaudited)		November 1,
		April 18,		2013
		2014
	Meat, ingredients and supplies	$	5,490	$	4,291
	Work in progress		1,492		1,290
	Finished goods		11,884		13,338
		$	18,866	$	18,919
	Inventories are valued at the lower of cost (which approximates actual cost on a first-in, first-out basis) or market. Costs related to warehousing, transportation and distribution to customers are considered when computing market value. Inventories include the cost of ingredients, labor and manufacturing overhead. We regularly review inventory quantities on hand and write down any excess or obsolete inventories to estimated net realizable value. An inventory reserve is created when potentially slow-moving or obsolete inventories are identified in order to reflect the appropriate inventory value. Changes in economic conditions, production requirements, and lower than expected customer demand could result in additional obsolete or slow-moving inventory that cannot be sold or may need to be sold at reduced prices and could result in additional reserve provisions.

Note_3_Commitments_and_Conting

Note 3 - Commitments and Contingencies	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 18, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	Note 3 - Commitments and Contingencies:
	We invested in transportation equipment during the third quarter of fiscal 2012 financed by a capital lease obligation in the amount of $1,848.
	The total capital lease obligation remaining as of April 18, 2014 is $1,453.  The lease arrangement also contains a variable component of seven cents per mile based on miles driven over the lease life.  The capital lease arrangement replaces the long-standing month-to-month leases of transportation equipment.
	The Company also leases warehouse and/or office facilities throughout the United States and Canada through month-to-month rental agreements. No material changes have been made to these agreements during the first twenty-four weeks of fiscal 2014.
	The Company is involved in various claims and legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business.  In the opinion of management, the ultimate disposition of these matters is not expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.
	Most flour purchases are made at market price without contracts. However, the Company may purchase bulk flour at current market prices under short-term (30 - 120 days) fixed price contracts during the normal course of business. Under these arrangements, the Company is obligated to purchase specific quantities at fixed prices, within the specified contract period.  These contracts provide for automatic price increases if agreed quantities are not purchased within the specified contract period.  The contracts are not material.  These contracts are typically settled within a month’s time and no significant contracts remain open at the close of the quarterly or annual reporting period.   No significant contracts remained unfulfilled at April 18, 2014.  The Company does not participate in the commodity futures market or hedging to limit commodity exposure.

Note_4_Segment_Information

Note 4 - Segment Information	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 18, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	Note 4 - Segment Information:
	The Company has two reportable operating segments, Frozen Food Products (the processing and distribution of frozen products) and Refrigerated and Snack Food Products (the processing and distribution of refrigerated meat and other convenience foods).
	We evaluate each segment's performance based on revenues and operating income. Selling, general and administrative expenses include corporate accounting, information systems, human resource management and marketing, which are managed at the corporate level. These activities are allocated to each operating segment based on revenues and/or actual usage.
	The following segment information is presented for the twelve and twenty-four weeks ended April 18, 2014 and April 19, 2013.
	Twelve weeks Ended	Frozen Food		Refrigerated			Other			Elimination			Totals
	18-Apr-14	Products		and
				Snack Food
				Products
	Sales to external customers	$	12,130	$	19,113		$	-		$	-		$	31,243
	Intersegment sales		-		148			-			(148	)		-
	Net sales		12,130		19,261			-			(148	)		31,243
	Cost of products sold		7,495		14,961			-			(148	)		22,308
	Gross margin		4,635		4,300			-			-			8,935
	Selling, general and administrative expenses		3,945		6,270			-			-			10,215
	Income (loss) before taxes		690		(1,970	)		-			-			(1,280	)
	Total assets	$	11,983	$	29,754		$	19,235		$	-		$	60,972
	Additions to property, plant and equipment	$	8	$	1,657		$	2		$	-		$	1,667
	Twelve weeks Ended	Frozen Food		Refrigerated			Other			Elimination			Totals
	19-Apr-13	Products		and
				Snack Food
				Products
	Sales to external customers	$	11,617	$	16,967		$	-		$	-		$	28,584
	Intersegment sales		-		216			-			(216	)		-
	Net sales		11,617		17,183			-			(216	)		28,584
	Cost of products sold		7,580		11,443			-			(216	)		18,807
	Gross margin		4,037		5,740			-			-			9,777
	Selling, general and administrative expenses		3,917		5,733			5			-			9,655
	Income before taxes		120		7			(5	)		-			122
	Total assets	$	12,282	$	30,602		$	19,571		$	-		$	62,455
	Additions to property, plant and equipment	$	32	$	583		$	24		$	-		$	639
	Twenty-four weeks Ended	Frozen Food		Refrigerated			Other			Elimination			Totals
	18-Apr-14	Products		and
				Snack Food
				Products
	Sales to external customers	$	25,035	$	38,674		$	-		$	-		$	63,709
	Intersegment sales		-		334			-			(334	)		-
	Net sales		25,035		39,008			-			(334	)		63,709
	Cost of products sold		15,663		29,177			-			(334	)		44,506
	Gross margin		9,372		9,831			-			-			19,203
	Selling, general and administrative expenses		7,820		12,429			-			-			20,249
	Income (loss) before taxes		1,552		(2,598	)		-			-			(1,046	)
	Total assets	$	11,983	$	29,754		$	19,235		$	-		$	60,972
	Additions to property, plant and equipment	$	88	$	2,110		$	(35	)	$	-		$	2,163
	Twenty-four weeks Ended	Frozen Food		Refrigerated			Other			Elimination			Totals
	19-Apr-13	Products		and
				Snack Food
				Products
	Sales to external customers	$	24,117	$	35,238		$	-		$	-		$	59,355
	Intersegment sales		-		411			-			(411	)		-
	Net sales		24,117		35,649			-			(411	)		59,355
	Cost of products sold		15,186		22,770			-			(411	)		37,545
	Gross margin		8,931		12,879			-			-			21,810
	Selling, general and administrative expenses		7,953		11,841			-			-			19,794
	Income before taxes		978		1,038			-			-			2,016
	Total assets	$	12,282	$	30,602		$	19,571		$	-		$	62,455
	Additions to property, plant and equipment	$	116	$	1,212		$	3		$	-		$	1,331

Note_5_Income_Taxes

Note 5 - Income Taxes	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 18, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	Note 5 – Income Taxes:
	The Company expects its effective tax rate for the 2014 fiscal year to be different from the federal statutory rate due to the state taxes and a change in valuation allowance as follows:
	Effective tax rate	%
	Federal Statutory rate		34
	State taxes (net of Federal effect)		15.8
	Change in valuation allowance		(39.4	)
	Other		(10.4	)
	Total effective tax rate		-
	We recorded zero benefit on income taxes for the twenty-four week period ended April 18, 2014, related to federal and state taxes, based on the Company's expected annual effective tax rate. We recorded tax expense for non income related taxes of $41 which are reflected in selling, general and administrative expenses.
	Management evaluated the need for a full valuation allowance at the end of the twenty-four weeks ended April 18, 2014. Management evaluated both positive and negative evidence.  The weight of negative factors and level of economic uncertainty in our current business continued to support the conclusion that the realization of our deferred tax assets does not meet the more likely than not standard.  Therefore, a full valuation allowance will remain against the net deferred tax assets.
	As of April 18, 2014, the Company had federal and state net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $1,394 and $3,302, respectively.  These loss carryforwards will expire at various dates from 2019 through 2033.
	Our federal income tax returns are open to audit under the statute of limitations for the fiscal years ended October 31, 2009 through 2012. We are subject to income tax in California and various other state taxing jurisdictions. Our state income tax returns are open to audit under the statute of limitations for the fiscal years ended October 31, 2009 through 2012.

Note_2_Inventories_Tables

Note 2 - Inventories (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 18, 2014
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]	'
		(unaudited)		November 1,
		April 18,		2013
		2014
	Meat, ingredients and supplies	$	5,490	$	4,291
	Work in progress		1,492		1,290
	Finished goods		11,884		13,338
		$	18,866	$	18,919

Note_4_Segment_Information_Tab

Note 4 - Segment Information (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 18, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]	'
	Twelve weeks Ended	Frozen Food		Refrigerated			Other			Elimination			Totals
	18-Apr-14	Products		and
				Snack Food
				Products
	Sales to external customers	$	12,130	$	19,113		$	-		$	-		$	31,243
	Intersegment sales		-		148			-			(148	)		-
	Net sales		12,130		19,261			-			(148	)		31,243
	Cost of products sold		7,495		14,961			-			(148	)		22,308
	Gross margin		4,635		4,300			-			-			8,935
	Selling, general and administrative expenses		3,945		6,270			-			-			10,215
	Income (loss) before taxes		690		(1,970	)		-			-			(1,280	)
	Total assets	$	11,983	$	29,754		$	19,235		$	-		$	60,972
	Additions to property, plant and equipment	$	8	$	1,657		$	2		$	-		$	1,667
	Twelve weeks Ended	Frozen Food		Refrigerated			Other			Elimination			Totals
	19-Apr-13	Products		and
				Snack Food
				Products
	Sales to external customers	$	11,617	$	16,967		$	-		$	-		$	28,584
	Intersegment sales		-		216			-			(216	)		-
	Net sales		11,617		17,183			-			(216	)		28,584
	Cost of products sold		7,580		11,443			-			(216	)		18,807
	Gross margin		4,037		5,740			-			-			9,777
	Selling, general and administrative expenses		3,917		5,733			5			-			9,655
	Income before taxes		120		7			(5	)		-			122
	Total assets	$	12,282	$	30,602		$	19,571		$	-		$	62,455
	Additions to property, plant and equipment	$	32	$	583		$	24		$	-		$	639
	Twenty-four weeks Ended	Frozen Food		Refrigerated			Other			Elimination			Totals
	18-Apr-14	Products		and
				Snack Food
				Products
	Sales to external customers	$	25,035	$	38,674		$	-		$	-		$	63,709
	Intersegment sales		-		334			-			(334	)		-
	Net sales		25,035		39,008			-			(334	)		63,709
	Cost of products sold		15,663		29,177			-			(334	)		44,506
	Gross margin		9,372		9,831			-			-			19,203
	Selling, general and administrative expenses		7,820		12,429			-			-			20,249
	Income (loss) before taxes		1,552		(2,598	)		-			-			(1,046	)
	Total assets	$	11,983	$	29,754		$	19,235		$	-		$	60,972
	Additions to property, plant and equipment	$	88	$	2,110		$	(35	)	$	-		$	2,163
	Twenty-four weeks Ended	Frozen Food		Refrigerated			Other			Elimination			Totals
	19-Apr-13	Products		and
				Snack Food
				Products
	Sales to external customers	$	24,117	$	35,238		$	-		$	-		$	59,355
	Intersegment sales		-		411			-			(411	)		-
	Net sales		24,117		35,649			-			(411	)		59,355
	Cost of products sold		15,186		22,770			-			(411	)		37,545
	Gross margin		8,931		12,879			-			-			21,810
	Selling, general and administrative expenses		7,953		11,841			-			-			19,794
	Income before taxes		978		1,038			-			-			2,016
	Total assets	$	12,282	$	30,602		$	19,571		$	-		$	62,455
	Additions to property, plant and equipment	$	116	$	1,212		$	3		$	-		$	1,331

Note_5_Income_Taxes_Tables

Note 5 - Income Taxes (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 18, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]	'
	Effective tax rate	%
	Federal Statutory rate		34
	State taxes (net of Federal effect)		15.8
	Change in valuation allowance		(39.4	)
	Other		(10.4	)
	Total effective tax rate		-

Note_1_Summary_of_Significant_1

Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) (Customer Concentration Risk [Member])	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 18, 2014	Apr. 19, 2013
Wal-Mart [Member] | Sales [Member]	'	'
Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) [Line Items]	'	'
Concentration Risk, Percentage	15.70%	16.30%
Wal-Mart [Member] | Accounts Receivable [Member]	'	'
Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) [Line Items]	'	'
Concentration Risk, Percentage	29.20%	15.60%
Dollar General [Member} | Sales [Member]	'	'
Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) [Line Items]	'	'
Concentration Risk, Percentage	'	11.30%
Dollar General [Member} | Accounts Receivable [Member]	'	'
Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) [Line Items]	'	'
Concentration Risk, Percentage	'	20.20%
Sales [Member]	'	'
Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) [Line Items]	'	'
Concentration Risk Threshold, Percentage	10.00%	10.00%
Accounts Receivable [Member]	'	'
Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) [Line Items]	'	'
Concentration Risk Threshold, Percentage	20.00%	20.00%

Note_2_Inventories_Details_Inv

Note 2 - Inventories (Details) - Inventories (USD $)	Apr. 18, 2014	Nov. 01, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Inventories [Abstract]	'	'
Meat, ingredients and supplies	$5,490	$4,291
Work in progress	1,492	1,290
Finished goods	11,884	13,338
	$18,866	$18,919

Note_3_Commitments_and_Conting1

Note 3 - Commitments and Contingencies (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 24, 2014	Jul. 06, 2012	Apr. 18, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'
Capital Lease Obligations Incurred	'	$1,848	'
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due	'	'	$1,453
Description of Lessee Leasing Arrangements, Capital Leases	'The lease arrangement also contains a variable component of seven cents per mile based on miles driven over the lease life.	'	'

Note_4_Segment_Information_Det

Note 4 - Segment Information (Details)	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 18, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Number of Reportable Segments	2

Note_4_Segment_Information_Det1

Note 4 - Segment Information (Details) - Segment Reporting (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 18, 2014	Apr. 19, 2013	Apr. 18, 2014	Apr. 19, 2013	Nov. 01, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Sales	$31,243	$28,584	$63,709	$59,355	'
Cost of products sold	22,308	18,807	44,506	37,545	'
Gross margin	8,935	9,777	19,203	21,810	'
Selling, general and administrative expenses	10,215	9,655	20,249	19,794	'
Income (loss) before taxes	-1,280	122	-1,046	2,016	'
Total assets	60,972	62,455	60,972	62,455	64,764
Additions to property, plant and equipment	1,667	639	2,163	1,331	'
External Customers [Member] | Frozen Food Products [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Sales	12,130	11,617	25,035	24,117	'
External Customers [Member] | Refrigerated And Snack Food Products [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Sales	19,113	16,967	38,674	35,238	'
External Customers [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Sales	31,243	28,584	63,709	59,355	'
Internal Customers [Member] | Refrigerated And Snack Food Products [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Sales	148	216	334	411	'
Internal Customers [Member] | Intersegment Eliminations [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Sales	-148	-216	-334	-411	'
Frozen Food Products [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Sales	12,130	11,617	25,035	24,117	'
Cost of products sold	7,495	7,580	15,663	15,186	'
Gross margin	4,635	4,037	9,372	8,931	'
Selling, general and administrative expenses	3,945	3,917	7,820	7,953	'
Income (loss) before taxes	690	120	1,552	978	'
Total assets	11,983	12,282	11,983	12,282	'
Additions to property, plant and equipment	8	32	88	116	'
Refrigerated And Snack Food Products [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Sales	19,261	17,183	39,008	35,649	'
Cost of products sold	14,961	11,443	29,177	22,770	'
Gross margin	4,300	5,740	9,831	12,879	'
Selling, general and administrative expenses	6,270	5,733	12,429	11,841	'
Income (loss) before taxes	-1,970	7	-2,598	1,038	'
Total assets	29,754	30,602	29,754	30,602	'
Additions to property, plant and equipment	1,657	583	2,110	1,212	'
Other Segments [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Selling, general and administrative expenses	'	5	'	'	'
Income (loss) before taxes	'	-5	'	'	'
Total assets	19,235	19,571	19,235	19,571	'
Additions to property, plant and equipment	2	24	-35	3	'
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Sales	-148	-216	-334	-411	'
Cost of products sold	($148)	($216)	($334)	($411)	'

Note_5_Income_Taxes_Details

Note 5 - Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 19, 2013	Apr. 18, 2014	Apr. 19, 2013
Note 5 - Income Taxes (Details) [Line Items]	'	'	'
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	$11	$0	$183
Federal [Member]	'	'	'
Note 5 - Income Taxes (Details) [Line Items]	'	'	'
Operating Loss Carryforwards	'	1,394	'
State [Member]	'	'	'
Note 5 - Income Taxes (Details) [Line Items]	'	'	'
Operating Loss Carryforwards	'	3,302	'
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]	'	'	'
Note 5 - Income Taxes (Details) [Line Items]	'	'	'
Other Tax Expense (Benefit)	'	$41	'

Note_5_Income_Taxes_Details_Ef

Note 5 - Income Taxes (Details) - Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 18, 2014
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Abstract]	'
Federal Statutory rate	34.00%
State taxes (net of Federal effect)	15.80%
Change in valuation allowance	-39.40%
Other	-10.40%