Bridgford Foods (BRID) 10-Q 25 Aug 14 2014 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_And_Entity_Informatio

Document And Entity Information	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 11, 2014	Aug. 13, 2014
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	11-Jul-14	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2014	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q3	'

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Current Period Unaudited) (USD $)	Jul. 11, 2014	Nov. 01, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current assets:	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$975	$8,325
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $182 and $119, respectively, and promotional allowances of $4,671 and $3,156, respectively	10,460	12,146
Inventories, less inventory reserves of $972 and $558, respectively (Note 2)	20,051	18,919
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	550	333
Refundable income taxes	192	683
Deferred income taxes, less valuation allowance of $2,276	0	0
Total current assets	32,228	40,406
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization of $58,652 and $57,352, respectively	12,415	11,212
Other non-current assets	13,556	13,146
Deferred income taxes, less valuation allowance of $5,671	0	0
Total assets	58,199	64,764
Current liabilities:	'	'
Accounts payable	4,677	4,815
Accrued payroll, advertising and other expenses	6,137	7,631
Current portion of non-current liabilities	3,193	3,200
Total current liabilities	14,007	15,646
Non-current liabilities	14,306	15,663
Total liabilities	28,313	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 –9,120 and 9,134 shares, respectively	9,177	9,191
Capital in excess of par value	8,622	8,748
Retained earnings	25,776	29,205
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-13,689	-13,689
Total shareholders' equity	29,886	33,455
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$58,199	$64,764

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance1

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Current Period Unaudited) (Parentheticals) (USD $)	Jul. 11, 2014	Nov. 01, 2013
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
Accounts receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts	$182	$119
Accounts receivable, allowance for promotional allowances	4,671	3,156
Inventories, reserves	972	558
Deferred income taxes, valuation allowance	2,276	2,276
Property, plant and equipment, accumulated depreciation	58,652	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	9,120	9,134
Common stock, shares outstanding	9,120	9,134

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 11, 2014	Jul. 12, 2013	Jul. 11, 2014	Jul. 12, 2013
Net sales	$27,915	$29,294	$91,624	$88,649
Cost of products sold	20,486	19,809	64,992	57,354
Gross margin	7,429	9,485	26,632	31,295
Selling, general and administrative expenses	9,812	9,480	30,061	29,274
(Loss) income before taxes	-2,383	5	-3,429	2,021
Income tax provision	'	24	0	207
Net (loss) income	($2,383)	($19)	($3,429)	$1,814
Net (loss) income per share – Basic and diluted (in Dollars per share)	($0.26)	$0	($0.38)	$0.20
Weighted average common shares – Basic and diluted (in Shares)	9,121	9,154	9,126	9,156
Cash dividends paid per share (in Dollars per share)	'	'	'	$0.05

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme1

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 11, 2014	Jul. 12, 2013
Cash flows from operating activities:	'	'
Net (loss) income	($3,429)	$1,814
Income or charges not affecting cash and cash equivalents:	'	'
Depreciation	1,772	1,383
Provision for losses (recoveries) on accounts receivable	64	-22
Provision for promotional allowances	1,515	752
Gain on sale of property, plant and equipment	-79	-22
Accounts receivable	107	-583
Inventories	-1,132	-2,326
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	274	201
Other non-current assets	-409	-616
Accounts payable	-139	-140
Accrued payroll, advertising and other expenses	-1,507	-500
Non-current liabilities	-1,209	716
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	-4,172	657
Cash used in investing activities:	'	'
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	90	27
Additions to property, plant and equipment	-2,986	-3,291
Net cash used in investing activities	-2,896	-3,264
Cash used in financing activities:	'	'
Shares repurchased	-140	-59
Payment of capital lease obligations	-142	-138
Cash dividends paid	'	-458
Net cash used in financing activities	-282	-655
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	-7,350	-3,262
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	8,325	9,744
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	975	6,482
Cash paid for income taxes	$0	$0

Note_1_Summary_of_Significant_

Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 11, 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 thirty-six weeks ended July 11, 2014 and July 12, 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 July 11, 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 thirty-six weeks ended July 11, 2014, Wal-Mart® accounted for 27.0% of consolidated revenues and 22.8% of consolidated accounts receivable. For the thirty-six weeks ended July 11, 2014, Dollar General® accounted for 10.1% of consolidated revenues and 28.3% of consolidated accounts receivable. For the thirty-six weeks ended July 12, 2013, Wal-Mart® accounted for 20.6% of consolidated revenues and 33.4% of consolidated accounts receivable. No other customer accounted for more than 20% of consolidated accounts receivable or 10% of consolidated revenues for the thirty-six weeks ended July 11, 2014 or the thirty-six weeks ended July 12, 2013.
	Management has evaluated events subsequent to July 11, 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	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 11, 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,
		July 11,		2013
		2014
	Meat, ingredients and supplies	$	6,169	$	4,291
	Work in progress		608		1,290
	Finished goods		13,274		13,338
		$	20,051	$	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	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 11, 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 July 11, 2014 is $1,417.  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 thirty-six 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 July 11, 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	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 11, 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 thirty-six weeks ended July 11, 2014 and July 12, 2013.
	Twelve weeks Ended	Frozen Food			Refrigerated			Other			Elimination			Totals
	11-Jul-14	Products			and
					Snack Food
					Products
	Sales to external customers	$	10,093		$	17,822		$	-		$	-		$	27,915
	Intersegment sales		-			35			-			(35	)		-
	Net sales		10,093			17,857			-			(35	)		27,915
	Cost of products sold		6,639			13,882			-			(35	)		20,486
	Gross margin		3,454			3,975			-			-			7,429
	Selling, general and administrative expenses		3,524			6,288			-			-			9,812
	Income (loss) before taxes		(70	)		(2,313	)		-			-			(2,383	)
	Total assets	$	10,999		$	31,834		$	15,366		$	-		$	58,199
	Additions to property, plant and equipment	$	46		$	752		$	25		$	-		$	823
	Twelve weeks Ended	Frozen Food			Refrigerated			Other			Elimination			Totals
	12-Jul-13	Products			and
					Snack Food
					Products
	Sales to external customers	$	10,159		$	19,135		$	-		$	-		$	29,294
	Intersegment sales		-			249			-			(249	)		-
	Net sales		10,159			19,384			-			(249	)		29,294
	Cost of products sold		6,479			13,579			-			(249	)		19,809
	Gross margin		3,680			5,805			-			-			9,485
	Selling, general and administrative expenses		3,776			5,704			-			-			9,480
	Income before taxes		(96	)		101			-			-			5
	Total assets	$	12,207		$	30,439		$	20,139		$	-		$	62,785
	Additions to property, plant and equipment	$	591		$	1,258		$	111		$	-		$	1,960
	Thirty-six weeks Ended	Frozen Food			Refrigerated			Other			Elimination			Totals
	11-Jul-14	Products			and
					Snack Food
					Products
	Sales to external customers	$	35,128		$	56,496		$	-		$	-		$	91,624
	Intersegment sales		-			370			-			(370	)		-
	Net sales		35,128			56,866			-			(370	)		91,624
	Cost of products sold		22,303			43,059			-			(370	)		64,992
	Gross margin		12,825			13,807			-			-			26,632
	Selling, general and administrative expenses		11,344			18,717			-			-			30,061
	Income (loss) before taxes		1,481			(4,910	)		-			-			(3,429	)
	Total assets	$	10,999		$	31,834		$	15,366		$	-		$	58,199
	Additions to property, plant and equipment	$	134		$	2,862		$	(10	)	$	-		$	2,986
	Thirty-six weeks Ended	Frozen Food			Refrigerated			Other			Elimination			Totals
	12-Jul-13	Products			and
					Snack Food
					Products
	Sales to external customers	$	34,276		$	54,373		$	-			-		$	88,649
	Intersegment sales		-			660			-			(660	)		-
	Net sales		34,276			55,033			-			(660	)		88,649
	Cost of products sold		21,665			36,349			-			(660	)		57,354
	Gross margin		12,611			18,684			-			-			31,295
	Selling, general and administrative expenses		11,729			17,545			-			-			29,274
	Income before taxes		882			1,139			-			-			2,021
	Total assets	$	12,207		$	30,439		$	20,139					$	62,785
	Additions to property, plant and equipment	$	707		$	2,470		$	114					$	3,291

Note_5_Income_Taxes

Note 5 - Income Taxes	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 11, 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 thirty-six week period ended July 11, 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 thirty-six weeks ended July 11, 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 July 11, 2014, the Company had federal and state net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $1,394 and $3,302, respectively, based on the tax return for fiscal year ended November 1, 2013.  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_6_Subsequent_Events

Note 6 - Subsequent Events	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 11, 2014
Subsequent Events [Abstract]	'
Subsequent Events [Text Block]	'
	Note 6 – Subsequent Events:
	On August 11, 2014, the Company decided to exit the direct store delivery route deli business concentrated in California due to declining customer demand, higher operating costs and significant recent losses. As part of our plan, we expect to reduce our employee count by approximately 40 individuals by the end of the fiscal year. During the thirty-six weeks ended July 11, 2014 the deli business accounted for approximately 6% of consolidated sales and cost of sales, 8% of the gross margin, 12% of selling, general and administrative expenses, 43% of the net loss before taxes, 4% of accounts receivable, 4% of inventory, 0% of the net book value of fixed assets, 2% of total assets and 3% of current liabilities. The direct store delivery route deli business was part of the Refrigerated and Snack Food Segment.
	The Company borrowed $500 on its $2,000 line of credit with Wells Fargo on August 12, 2014 to fund short term purchases of meat ingredients and other accounts payables.

Note_2_Inventories_Tables

Note 2 - Inventories (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 11, 2014
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]	'
		(unaudited)		November 1,
		July 11,		2013
		2014
	Meat, ingredients and supplies	$	6,169	$	4,291
	Work in progress		608		1,290
	Finished goods		13,274		13,338
		$	20,051	$	18,919

Note_4_Segment_Information_Tab

Note 4 - Segment Information (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 11, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]	'
	Twelve weeks Ended	Frozen Food			Refrigerated			Other			Elimination			Totals
	11-Jul-14	Products			and
					Snack Food
					Products
	Sales to external customers	$	10,093		$	17,822		$	-		$	-		$	27,915
	Intersegment sales		-			35			-			(35	)		-
	Net sales		10,093			17,857			-			(35	)		27,915
	Cost of products sold		6,639			13,882			-			(35	)		20,486
	Gross margin		3,454			3,975			-			-			7,429
	Selling, general and administrative expenses		3,524			6,288			-			-			9,812
	Income (loss) before taxes		(70	)		(2,313	)		-			-			(2,383	)
	Total assets	$	10,999		$	31,834		$	15,366		$	-		$	58,199
	Additions to property, plant and equipment	$	46		$	752		$	25		$	-		$	823
	Twelve weeks Ended	Frozen Food			Refrigerated			Other			Elimination			Totals
	12-Jul-13	Products			and
					Snack Food
					Products
	Sales to external customers	$	10,159		$	19,135		$	-		$	-		$	29,294
	Intersegment sales		-			249			-			(249	)		-
	Net sales		10,159			19,384			-			(249	)		29,294
	Cost of products sold		6,479			13,579			-			(249	)		19,809
	Gross margin		3,680			5,805			-			-			9,485
	Selling, general and administrative expenses		3,776			5,704			-			-			9,480
	Income before taxes		(96	)		101			-			-			5
	Total assets	$	12,207		$	30,439		$	20,139		$	-		$	62,785
	Additions to property, plant and equipment	$	591		$	1,258		$	111		$	-		$	1,960
	Thirty-six weeks Ended	Frozen Food			Refrigerated			Other			Elimination			Totals
	11-Jul-14	Products			and
					Snack Food
					Products
	Sales to external customers	$	35,128		$	56,496		$	-		$	-		$	91,624
	Intersegment sales		-			370			-			(370	)		-
	Net sales		35,128			56,866			-			(370	)		91,624
	Cost of products sold		22,303			43,059			-			(370	)		64,992
	Gross margin		12,825			13,807			-			-			26,632
	Selling, general and administrative expenses		11,344			18,717			-			-			30,061
	Income (loss) before taxes		1,481			(4,910	)		-			-			(3,429	)
	Total assets	$	10,999		$	31,834		$	15,366		$	-		$	58,199
	Additions to property, plant and equipment	$	134		$	2,862		$	(10	)	$	-		$	2,986
	Thirty-six weeks Ended	Frozen Food			Refrigerated			Other			Elimination			Totals
	12-Jul-13	Products			and
					Snack Food
					Products
	Sales to external customers	$	34,276		$	54,373		$	-			-		$	88,649
	Intersegment sales		-			660			-			(660	)		-
	Net sales		34,276			55,033			-			(660	)		88,649
	Cost of products sold		21,665			36,349			-			(660	)		57,354
	Gross margin		12,611			18,684			-			-			31,295
	Selling, general and administrative expenses		11,729			17,545			-			-			29,274
	Income before taxes		882			1,139			-			-			2,021
	Total assets	$	12,207		$	30,439		$	20,139					$	62,785
	Additions to property, plant and equipment	$	707		$	2,470		$	114					$	3,291

Note_5_Income_Taxes_Tables

Note 5 - Income Taxes (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 11, 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])	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 11, 2014	Jul. 12, 2013
Wal-Mart [Member] | Sales Revenue, Net [Member]	'	'
Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) [Line Items]	'	'
Concentration Risk, Percentage	27.00%	20.60%
Wal-Mart [Member] | Accounts Receivable [Member]	'	'
Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) [Line Items]	'	'
Concentration Risk, Percentage	22.80%	33.40%
Dollar General [Member} | Sales Revenue, Net [Member]	'	'
Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) [Line Items]	'	'
Concentration Risk, Percentage	10.10%	'
Dollar General [Member} | Accounts Receivable [Member]	'	'
Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) [Line Items]	'	'
Concentration Risk, Percentage	28.30%	'
Sales Revenue, Net [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 $)	Jul. 11, 2014	Nov. 01, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Inventories [Abstract]	'	'
Meat, ingredients and supplies	$6,169	$4,291
Work in progress	608	1,290
Finished goods	13,274	13,338
	$20,051	$18,919

Note_3_Commitments_and_Conting1

Note 3 - Commitments and Contingencies (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 11, 2014	Jul. 06, 2012
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Capital Lease Obligations Incurred	'	$1,848
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due	$1,417	'
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)	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 11, 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		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 11, 2014	Jul. 12, 2013	Jul. 11, 2014	Jul. 12, 2013	Nov. 01, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Sales	$27,915	$29,294	$91,624	$88,649	'
Cost of products sold	20,486	19,809	64,992	57,354	'
Gross margin	7,429	9,485	26,632	31,295	'
Selling, general and administrative expenses	9,812	9,480	30,061	29,274	'
Income (loss) before taxes	-2,383	5	-3,429	2,021	'
Total assets	58,199	62,785	58,199	62,785	64,764
Additions to property, plant and equipment	823	1,960	2,986	3,291	'
External Customers [Member] | Frozen Food Products [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Sales	10,093	10,159	35,128	34,276	'
External Customers [Member] | Refrigerated And Snack Food Products [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Sales	17,822	19,135	56,496	54,373	'
External Customers [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Sales	27,915	29,294	91,624	88,649	'
Internal Customers [Member] | Refrigerated And Snack Food Products [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Sales	35	249	370	660	'
Internal Customers [Member] | Intersegment Eliminations [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Sales	-35	-249	-370	-660	'
Frozen Food Products [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Sales	10,093	10,159	35,128	34,276	'
Cost of products sold	6,639	6,479	22,303	21,665	'
Gross margin	3,454	3,680	12,825	12,611	'
Selling, general and administrative expenses	3,524	3,776	11,344	11,729	'
Income (loss) before taxes	-70	-96	1,481	882	'
Total assets	10,999	12,207	10,999	12,207	'
Additions to property, plant and equipment	46	591	134	707	'
Refrigerated And Snack Food Products [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Sales	17,857	19,384	56,866	55,033	'
Cost of products sold	13,882	13,579	43,059	36,349	'
Gross margin	3,975	5,805	13,807	18,684	'
Selling, general and administrative expenses	6,288	5,704	18,717	17,545	'
Income (loss) before taxes	-2,313	101	-4,910	1,139	'
Total assets	31,834	30,439	31,834	30,439	'
Additions to property, plant and equipment	752	1,258	2,862	2,470	'
Other Segments [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Total assets	15,366	20,139	15,366	20,139	'
Additions to property, plant and equipment	25	111	-10	114	'
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Sales	-35	-249	-370	-660	'
Cost of products sold	($35)	($249)	($370)	($660)	'

Note_5_Income_Taxes_Details

Note 5 - Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 12, 2013	Jul. 11, 2014	Jul. 12, 2013
Note 5 - Income Taxes (Details) [Line Items]	'	'	'
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	$24	$0	$207
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]	'	'	'
Note 5 - Income Taxes (Details) [Line Items]	'	'	'
Other Tax Expense (Benefit)	'	41	'
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	'

Note_5_Income_Taxes_Details_Ef

Note 5 - Income Taxes (Details) - Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 11, 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%

Note_6_Subsequent_Events_Detai

Note 6 - Subsequent Events (Details) (Subsequent Event [Member], USD $)	0 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Aug. 11, 2014	Aug. 12, 2014
Note 6 - Subsequent Events (Details) [Line Items]	'	'
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Number of Positions Eliminated	40	'
Long-term Line of Credit (in Dollars)	'	$500
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity (in Dollars)	'	$2,000
Deli Business [Member] | Sales Revenue, Net [Member] | Product Concentration Risk [Member]	'	'
Note 6 - Subsequent Events (Details) [Line Items]	'	'
Concentration Risk, Percentage	6.00%	'
Deli Business [Member] | Gross Margin [Member] | Product Concentration Risk [Member]	'	'
Note 6 - Subsequent Events (Details) [Line Items]	'	'
Concentration Risk, Percentage	8.00%	'
Deli Business [Member] | Selling, General and Administrative Expenses Concentration [Member] | Product Concentration Risk [Member]	'	'
Note 6 - Subsequent Events (Details) [Line Items]	'	'
Concentration Risk, Percentage	12.00%	'
Deli Business [Member] | Net Loss Before Taxes [Member] | Product Concentration Risk [Member]	'	'
Note 6 - Subsequent Events (Details) [Line Items]	'	'
Concentration Risk, Percentage	43.00%	'
Deli Business [Member] | Accounts Receivable [Member] | Product Concentration Risk [Member]	'	'
Note 6 - Subsequent Events (Details) [Line Items]	'	'
Concentration Risk, Percentage	4.00%	'
Deli Business [Member] | Inventory [Member] | Product Concentration Risk [Member]	'	'
Note 6 - Subsequent Events (Details) [Line Items]	'	'
Concentration Risk, Percentage	4.00%	'
Deli Business [Member] | Property, Plant and Equipment [Member] | Product Concentration Risk [Member]	'	'
Note 6 - Subsequent Events (Details) [Line Items]	'	'
Concentration Risk, Percentage	0.00%	'
Deli Business [Member] | Assets, Total [Member] | Product Concentration Risk [Member]	'	'
Note 6 - Subsequent Events (Details) [Line Items]	'	'
Concentration Risk, Percentage	2.00%	'
Deli Business [Member] | Current Liabilities [Member] | Product Concentration Risk [Member]	'	'
Note 6 - Subsequent Events (Details) [Line Items]	'	'
Concentration Risk, Percentage	3.00%	'