Bridgford Foods (BRID) 10-K 13 Jan 17 2016 FY Annual report Financial data

Document And Entity Information

Document And Entity Information - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2016	Jan. 13, 2017	Apr. 15, 2016
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Registrant Name	BRIDGFORD FOODS CORP
Entity Central Index Key	14,177
Trading Symbol	brid
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--10-28
Entity Filer Category	Smaller Reporting Company
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding (in shares)		9,076,832
Entity Public Float			$ 20,069
Document Type	10-K
Document Period End Date	Oct. 28, 2016
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,016
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Amendment Flag	false

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 28, 2016	Oct. 30, 2015
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 6,985	$ 5,842
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $17 and $146, respectively and promotional allowances of $2,271 and $3,061, respectively	16,582	14,619
Inventories, less reserves of $308, and $381, respectively	24,081	19,977
Prepaid expenses	937	319
Total current assets	48,585	40,757
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization of $62,330 and $60,454, respectively	10,362	10,235
Other non-current assets	13,775	13,666
Deferred income taxes	14,532	10,644
Total assets	87,254	75,302
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	4,085	6,087
Accrued payroll, advertising and other expenses	4,089	5,203
Income taxes payable	130	96
Current portion of non-current liabilities	3,918	2,825
Total current liabilities	12,222	14,211
Non-current liabilities	36,123	25,446
Total liabilities	48,345	39,657
Contingencies and commitments (Notes 3, 5 and 6)
Shareholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, without par value Authorized, - 1,000 shares; issued and outstanding – none
Common stock, $1.00 par value Authorized, - 20,000 shares; issued and outstanding – 9,076 and 9,080	9,134	9,138
Capital in excess of par value	8,298	8,334
Retained earnings	48,073	40,303
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(26,596)	(22,130)
Total shareholders’ equity	38,909	35,645
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$ 87,254	$ 75,302

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parentheticals) - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	Oct. 28, 2016	Oct. 30, 2015
Accounts receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts	$ 17	$ 146
Accounts receivable, allowance for promotional allowances	2,271	3,061
Inventories, reserves	308	381
Property, plant and equipment, accumulated depreciation	$ 62,330	$ 60,454
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0	$ 0
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)	1,000	1,000
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)	0	0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	0	0
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 1	$ 1
Common stock, authorized (in shares)	20,000	20,000
Common stock, issued (in shares)	9,076	9,080
Common stock, outstanding (in shares)	9,076	9,080

Consolidated Statements of Oper

Consolidated Statements of Operations - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2016	Oct. 30, 2015
Net sales	$ 140,063	$ 130,448
Cost of products sold	84,850	83,579
Gross margin	55,213	46,869
Selling, general and administrative expenses	44,377	38,751
Income before taxes	10,836	8,118
Provision for (benefit on) income taxes	3,066	(7,324)
Net income	$ 7,770	$ 15,442
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.86	$ 1.70
Shares used to compute basic earnings per common share (in shares)	9,077,606	9,098,742

Consolidated Statements of Comp

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2016	Oct. 30, 2015
Net income	$ 7,770	$ 15,442
Other comprehensive (loss) from defined benefit plans	(7,419)	(7,525)
Other postretirement benefit plans:
Actuarial (loss)	(103)	(170)
Prior service cost (benefit)	202	(36)
Other comprehensive income (loss) from other postretirement benefit plans	99	(206)
Other comprehensive (loss), before taxes	(7,320)	(7,731)
Tax benefit on other comprehensive income/loss	2,854	2,967
Change in other comprehensive (loss), net of tax	(4,466)	(4,764)
Comprehensive income, net of tax	$ 3,304	$ 10,678

Consolidated Statements of Shar

Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]	Total
Balance (in shares) at Oct. 31, 2014	9,113
Balance at Oct. 31, 2014	$ 9,171	$ 8,584	$ 24,861	$ (17,366)	$ 25,250
Shares repurchased and retired (in shares)	(33)
Shares repurchased and retired	$ (33)	(250)			(283)
Net income			15,442		15,442
Net change in defined benefit plans and other benefit plans				(4,764)	(4,764)
Balance (in shares) at Oct. 30, 2015	9,080
Balance at Oct. 30, 2015	$ 9,138	8,334	40,303	(22,130)	35,645
Shares repurchased and retired (in shares)	(4)
Shares repurchased and retired	$ (4)	(36)			(40)
Net income			7,770		7,770
Net change in defined benefit plans and other benefit plans				(4,466)	(4,466)
Balance (in shares) at Oct. 28, 2016	9,076
Balance at Oct. 28, 2016	$ 9,134	$ 8,298	$ 48,073	$ (26,596)	$ 38,909

Consolidated Statements of Cash

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2016	Oct. 30, 2015
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$ 7,770	$ 15,442
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation	3,043	3,050
(Recovery) provision for losses on accounts receivable	(166)	24
Provision for promotional allowances	790	2,749
Loss (gain) on sale of property, plant and equipment	3	(127)
Deferred income taxes, net	(1,034)	3,171
Tax valuation allowance		(10,848)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	(2,587)	(7,090)
Inventories	(4,104)	1,315
Prepaid expenses	(556)	27
Refundable income taxes	(62)	133
Other non-current assets	(109)	(6)
Accounts payable	(2,002)	307
Accrued payroll, advertising and other expenses	(1,114)	(826)
Income taxes payable	34	96
Current portion of non-current liabilities	1,105	365
Non-current liabilities	3,516	(322)
Net cash provided by operating activities	4,527	7,460
Cash used in investing activities:
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	24	52
Additions to property, plant and equipment	(3,265)	(1,404)
Net cash used in investing activities	(3,241)	(1,352)
Cash used in financing activities:
Shares repurchased	(40)	(283)
Payment of capital lease obligations	(103)	(175)
Net cash used in financing activities	(143)	(458)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	1,143	5,650
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	5,842	192
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	6,985	5,842
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid for income taxes	4,267	156
Transportation equipment returned originally financed by capital lease obligation	$ (132)	$ (656)

Note 1 - The Company and Summar

Note 1 - The Company and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2016
Notes to Financial Statements
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]	NOTE 1 The Company and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies: Bridgford Foods Corporation was organized in 1952. 1932 five The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries, all of which are wholly - owned. All inter - company transactions have been eliminated. Use of estimates and assumptions The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, as well as the reported revenues and expenses during the respective reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Amounts estimated related to liabilities for pension benefits, self - insured workers’ compensation and employee healthcare benefits are subject to inherent uncertainties and these estimated liabilities may may We test long - lived assets for recoverability whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may Subsequent events Management has evaluated events subsequent to October 28, 2016 may Concentrations of credit risk Our credit risk is diversified across a broad range of customers and geographic regions. Losses due to credit risk have recently been immaterial. The carrying amount of cash equivalents, accounts and other receivables, accounts payable and accrued liabilities approximate fair market value due to the short maturity of these instruments. We maintain cash balances at financial institutions, which may We have significant accounts receivable with a few large, well known customers which, although historically secure, could be subject to material risk should these customers’ operations suddenly deteriorate. Sales to Wal - Mart® comprised 34.8% 2016 35.6% October 28, 2016. 7.8% 2016 24.5% October 28, 2016. 31.4% 2015 42.6% October 30, 2015. Business segments Our company and its subsidiaries operate in two 7 Fiscal year We maintain our accounting records on a 52 53 October 31. 2016 2015 52 Revenues Revenues are recognized upon passage of title to the customer, typically upon product pick - up, shipment or delivery to customers. Products are delivered to customers primarily through our own long - haul fleet or through a Company owned direct store delivery system. These delivery costs, $3,456 $3,663 2016 2015, We record promotional and returns allowances based on recent and historical trends. Revenue is recognized as the net amount estimated to be received after deducting estimated amounts for discounts, trade allowances and product returns. Promotional allowances, including customer incentive and trade promotion activities, are recorded as a reduction to sales based on amounts estimated being due to customers, based primarily on historical utilization and redemption rates. Promotional allowances deducted from sales for fiscal years 2016 2015 $8,578 $8,881, Advertising expenses Advertising and other promotional expenses are recorded as selling, general and administrative expenses. Advertising expenses for fiscal years 2016 2015 $2,055 $1,861, Cash and cash equivalents We consider all investments with original maturities of three $6,985 October 28, 2016 $5,842 October 30, 2015. October 28, 2016 Fair value measurements We classify levels of inputs to measure the fair value of financial assets as follows: • Level 1 1 • Level 2 2 1 • Level 3 3 The hierarchy noted above requires us to minimize the use of unobservable inputs and to use observable market data, if available, when determining fair value. The Company does not have any assets or liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring or non - recurring basis for the years ended October 28, 2016 October 30, 2015. Inventories Inventories are valued at the lower of cost (which approximates actual cost on a first first Property, plant and equipment Property, plant and equipment are carried at cost less accumulated depreciation. Major renewals and improvements are charged to the asset accounts while the cost of maintenance and repairs is charged to expense as incurred. When assets are sold or otherwise disposed of, the cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the respective accounts and the resulting gain or loss is credited or charged to income. Depreciation is computed on a straight - line basis over 10 20 5 10 3 5 Capital leases Leased property and equipment that meet capital lease criteria are capitalized at the lower of the present value of the minimum payments required under the lease or the fair value of the asset at inception of the lease and are included within property, plant and equipment on the consolidated balance sheet. Obligations under capital leases are accounted for as current and noncurrent liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet. Amortization is calculated on a straight - line method based upon the shorter of the estimated useful life of the asset or the lease term. Life insurance policies We record the cash surrender value or contract value for life insurance policies as an adjustment of premiums paid in determining the expense or income to be recognized under the contract for the period. The cash surrender value is included in other non - current assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. Income taxes Deferred taxes are provided for items whose financial and tax bases differ. A valuation allowance is provided against deferred tax assets when it is expected that it is more likely than not that the related asset will not be fully realized. The determination as to whether or not a deferred tax asset can be fully realized is subject to a significant degree of judgment, based at least partially upon a projection of future taxable income, which takes into consideration past and future trends in profitability, customer demand, supply costs, and multiple other factors, none of which are predictable. We provide tax accruals for federal, state and local exposures relating to audit results, tax planning initiatives and compliance responsibilities. The development of these accruals requires judgments about tax issues, potential outcomes and timing. (See Note 4 Stock - based compensation We measure and recognize compensation expense for all share - based payments to employees, including grants of employee stock options, in the financial statements based on the fair value at the date of the grant. We have not issued, awarded, granted or entered into any stock - based payment agreements since April 29, 1999. Comprehensive income Comprehensive income consists of net income and additional minimum pension liability adjustments. Recently issued accounting pronouncements and regulations In May 2014, 2014 09 December 15, 2017, In July 2015, 2015 11 may December 15, 2016. In November 2015, 2015 17, December 6, 2016 October 28, 2016. In February 2016, 2016 02, December 15, 2018 In March 2016, 2016 08, 606): 2014 09 April 2016, 2016 10, May 2016, 2016 12, 2014 09, 2019 In October 2016, 2016 16, eight December 15, 2017

Note 2 - Composition of Certain

Note 2 - Composition of Certain Financial Statement Captions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2016
Notes to Financial Statements
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]	NOTE 2 Composition of Certain Financial Statement Captions: 2016 2015 Inventories, net: Meat, ingredients and supplies $ 5,401 $ 5,268 Work in process 1,206 1,125 Finished goods 17,474 13,584 $ 24,081 $ 19,977 Property, plant and equipment, net: Land $ 1,802 $ 1,802 Buildings and improvements 14,394 14,272 Machinery and equipment 48,498 47,687 Capital leased trucks 1,060 1,192 Transportation equipment 5,860 5,219 Construction in process 1,078 517 72,692 70,689 Accumulated depreciation and amortization (62,330 ) (60,454 ) $ 10,362 $ 10,235 Other non-current assets: Cash surrender value benefits $ 13,769 $ 13,660 Other 6 6 $ 13,775 $ 13,666 Accrued payroll, advertising and other expenses: Payroll, vacation, payroll taxes and employee benefits $ 2,912 $ 3,589 Accrued advertising and broker commissions 471 704 Property taxes 352 356 Other 354 554 $ 4,089 $ 5,203 Current portion of non-current liabilities (Note 3): Defined benefit retirement plan $ 1,099 $ 1,150 Executive retirement plans 75 277 Incentive compensation 2,574 1,196 Capital lease obligation 150 162 Customer deposits 9 - Postretirement healthcare benefits 11 40 $ 3,918 $ 2,825 Non-current liabilities (Note 3): Defined benefit retirement plan $ 25,317 $ 17,362 Executive retirement plans 5,379 4,630 Capital lease obligation 404 563 Incentive compensation 4,524 1,929 Postretirement healthcare benefits 499 962 $ 36,123 $ 25,446

Note 3 - Retirement and Other B

Note 3 - Retirement and Other Benefit Plans	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2016
Notes to Financial Statements
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]	NOTE 3 Retirement and Other Benefit Plans: Noncontributory - Trusteed Defined Benefit Retirement Plans for Sales, Administrative, Supervisory and Certain Other Employees We have noncontributory - trusteed defined benefit retirement plans for sales, administrative, supervisory and certain other employees. In the third 2006, Net pension cost consisted of the following: 52 Weeks 2016 2015 Service cost $ 130 $ 113 Interest cost 2,448 2,176 Expected return on plan assets (2,871 ) (3,346 ) Amortization of unrecognized loss 1,927 1,244 Amortization of unrecognized prior service costs - - Net pension cost $ 1,634 $ 187 Net pension costs and benefit obligations are determined using assumptions as of the beginning of each fiscal year. Weighted average assumptions for each fiscal year are as follows: 2016 2015 Discount rate 3.40 % 4.15 % Rate of increase in salary levels N/A N/A Expected return on plan assets 7.00 % 8.00 % The benefit obligation, plan assets, and funded status of these plans as of the fiscal years ended are as follows: 52 Weeks 2016 2015 Change in plan assets: Fair value of plan assets - beginning of year $ 41,419 $ 42,320 Employer contributions 1,150 1,157 Actual return (depreciation) on plan assets 790 (640 ) Benefits paid (1,488 ) (1,418 ) Fair value of plan assets - end of year $ 41,871 $ 41,419 Change in benefit obligations: Benefit obligations - beginning of year $ 59,931 $ 54,277 Service cost 130 113 Interest cost 2,448 2,176 Actuarial loss 7,266 4,783 Benefits paid (1,488 ) (1,418 ) Benefit obligations - end of year 68,287 59,931 Funded status of the plans (26,416 ) (18,512 ) Unrecognized prior service costs - - Unrecognized net actuarial loss 33,264 25,844 Net amount recognized $ 6,848 $ 7,332 We perform an internal rate of return analysis when making the discount rate selection. The discount rates were based on Citigroup Pension Liability Index as of September 30, 2016 October 31, 2015 Plan assets are primarily invested in marketable equity securities, corporate and government debt securities and are administered by an investment management company. The plans’ long - term return on assets is based on the weighted - average of the plans’ investment allocation as of the measurement date and the published historical returns for those types of asset categories, taking into consideration inflation rate forecasts. Our expected employer contribution to the plan in fiscal year 2017 $1,109. During fiscal year 2015, 2014 2014 2006 2015. 2015 2016. 8.00% 7.00% 2016. The actual and target allocation for plan assets are as follows: Asset Class 2016 Target Asset Allocation 2015 Target Asset Allocation Large Cap Equities 32.0 % 32.0 % 31.1 % 32.0 % Mid Cap Equities 0 % 0.0 % 0 % 0.0 % Small Cap Equities 12.1 % 12.0 % 13.3 % 12.0 % International (equities only) 21.3 % 21.0 % 20.3 % 21.0 % Fixed Income 30.7 % 31.0 % 30.8 % 31.0 % Other (Government/Corporate, Bonds) 2.0 % 2.0 % 1.9 % 2.0 % Cash 1.9 % 2.0 % 2.6 % 2.0 % Total 100.0 100.0 % 100.0 100.0 % The fair value of our pension plan assets as of October 28, 2016 1, 2016 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Total plan assets $ 41,871 - - $ 41,871 Expected payments for the pension benefits are as follows: Fiscal Years Pension Benefits $ 2,277 $ 2,197 $ 2,124 $ 2,466 $ 2,663 2022-2026 $ 15,888 Executive Retirement Plans Non - Qualified Deferred Compensation Effective January 1, 1991 2%. 2016 2015. Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan In fiscal year 1991, 60% Benefits payable related to these plans and included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements were $5,454 $4,907 October 28, 2016 October 30, 2015, $13,769 $13,660 October 28, 2016 October 30, 2015, Expected payments for executive postretirement benefits are as follows: Fiscal Years Executive Postretirement Benefits $ 75 $ 121 $ 287 $ 521 $ 521 2022-2026 $ 2,603 Incentive Compensation Plan for Certain Key Executives We provide an incentive compensation plan for certain key executives, which is based upon our pretax income. The payment of these amounts is generally deferred over three five $7,098 $3,125 October 28, 2016 October 30, 2015, $2,574, $2,541, $1,785, $129 $69 2017 2021, Postretirement Healthcare Benefits for Selected Executive Employees We provide postretirement health care benefits for selected executive employees. Net periodic postretirement healthcare cost is determined using assumptions as of the beginning of each fiscal year, except for the total actual benefit payments and the discount rate used to develop the net periodic postretirement benefit expense, which is determined at the end of the fiscal year. Net periodic postretirement healthcare cost consisted of the following: 52 Weeks 2016 2015 Service cost $ 13 $ 20 Interest cost 28 36 Amortization of prior service cost (132 ) - Amortization of actuarial gain (106 ) (37 ) Net periodic postretirement healthcare (benefit) cost $ (197 ) $ 19 Weighted average assumptions for the fiscal years ended October 28, 2016 October 30, 2015 2016 2015 Discount rate 3.38 % 3.94 % Medical trend rate next year 8.50 % 8.50 % Ultimate trend rate 5.00 % 5.00 % Year ultimate trend rate is achieved 2021 2021 The table below shows the estimated effect of a 1% 2016 2015 Interest cost plus service cost $ 6 $ 5 Accumulated postretirement healthcare obligation $ 59 $ 80 The table below shows the estimated effect of a 1% 2016 2015 Interest cost plus service cost $ (5 ) $ (4 ) Accumulated postretirement healthcare obligation $ (49 ) $ (66 ) The healthcare obligation and funded status of this plan as of the fiscal years ended are as follows: 2016 2015 Change in accumulated postretirement healthcare obligation: Healthcare obligation - beginning of year $ 1,003 $ 965 Service cost 13 20 Interest cost 28 36 Eliminate FSA (441 ) - Actuarial (gain) loss (89 ) 1 Benefits paid (3 ) (19 ) Healthcare obligation – end of year $ 511 $ 1,003 Funded status of the plans 511 1,003 Unrecognized prior service costs (308 ) - Unrecognized net actuarial gain (156 ) (174 ) Unrecognized amounts recorded in other comprehensive income 464 174 Postretirement healthcare liability $ 511 $ 1,003 Expected payments for the postretirement benefits are as follows: Fiscal Years Postretirement Heathcare Benefits 2017 $ 13 2018 $ 13 2019 $ 53 2020 $ 76 2021-2025 $ 396 401(K) During the fiscal year ended November 3, 2006, 401(K) 2016 2015, $549 $515,

Note 4 - Income Taxes

Note 4 - Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2016
Notes to Financial Statements
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]	NOTE 4 Income Taxes: The provision (benefit) for taxes on income includes the following: 52 Weeks 2016 2015 Current: Federal $ 3,874 $ 253 State 226 100 4,100 353 Deferred: Federal (883 ) (6,335 ) State (151 ) (1,342 ) (1,034 ) (7,677 ) $ 3,066 $ (7,324 ) The total tax provision differs from the expected amount computed by applying the statutory federal income tax rate to income before income taxes as follows: 52 Weeks 2016 2015 Provision for federal income taxes at the applicable statutory rate $ 3,684 $ 2,772 Increase in provision resulting from state income taxes, net of federal income tax benefit 49 641 Research & development tax credit - (3 ) Non-taxable life insurance gain (37 ) (2 ) Domestic Production Activities Deduction (429 ) - Change in valuation allowance - (10,848 ) Other, net (201 ) 116 $ 3,066 $ (7,324 ) Deferred income taxes result from differences in the bases of assets and liabilities for tax and accounting purposes. 2016 2015 Receivables allowance $ 7 $ 58 Returns allowance 166 201 Inventory packaging reserve 100 125 Inventory overhead capitalization 524 400 Employee benefits 552 793 Other 1 1 State taxes (655 ) (515 ) Incentive compensation 2,140 925 Pension and health care benefits 12,438 9,202 Depreciation (837 ) (816 ) Net operating loss carry-forward and credits 96 271 Non-current tax assets, net $ 14,532 $ 10,645 Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 740 740. three three 2015. first, zero; second, thirty six “one third, October 28, 2016, (1) (2) thirty six (3) October 28, 2016. Due to the degree of judgment involved, actual taxable income could differ materially from management's estimates, or the timing of taxable income could be such that the net operating losses could expire prior to their utilization. Management could determine in the future that the assets are unrealizable, materially decreasing net income in one As of October 28, 2016, In July 2006, 740 10. In November 2015, 2015 17 December 15, 2016. October 30, 2015. As of October 28, 2016, $130 As of October 30, 2015, $112 A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amounts of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows: 52 Weeks 2016 2015 Balance at beginning of year $ 112 $ 100 Additions based on tax positions related to the current year 16 12 Additions for tax positions of prior years 2 2 Reductions for tax positions of prior years - (2 ) Settlements - - Balance at end of year $ 130 $ 112 We recognize any future accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense. As of October 28, 2016, $12 $130 Our federal income tax returns are open to audit under the statute of limitations for the years ended October 31, 2013 2015. 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 2014. We do not anticipate a significant change to the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits within the next 12

Note 5 - Line of Credit

Note 5 - Line of Credit	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2016
Notes to Financial Statements
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]	NOTE 5 Line of Credit: We maintain a line of credit with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. that expires on March 1, 2018. may $4,000 1.75%. $3,000. October 28, 2016 December 19, 2016. no 2016 2015.

Note 6 - Contingencies and Comm

Note 6 - Contingencies and Commitments	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2016
Notes to Financial Statements
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]	NOTE 6 Contingencies and Commitments: We lease warehouse and/or office facilities throughout the United States through month - to - month rental agreements. We returned all semi - truck trailers on operating leases before the end of fiscal 2016. 2018 six $656 $69 second 2015 third 2016, $316 2016 $448 2015. $177 $225 2016 2015, The following is a schedule by years of future minimum lease payments for transportation leases: Fiscal Year Capital Leases Operating Leases Financing Obligations 2017 219 - 219 2018 447 - 447 Total Minimum Lease Payments(a) $ 666 $ - $ 666 Less: Amount representing executory costs (103 ) Less: Amount representing interest(b) (9 ) Present value of future minimum lease payments(c) $ 554 (a) Minimum payments exclude contingent rentals based on actual mileage and adjustments of rental payments based on the Consumer Price Index. Contingent rentals amounted to $66 2016 $93 2015 (b) Amount necessary to reduce net minimum lease payments to present value calculated at our incremental borrowing rate at the inception of the leases. (c) Reflected in Note 2, $150 $403,

Note 7 - Segment Information

Note 7 - Segment Information	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2016
Notes to Financial Statements
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]	NOTE 7 Segment Information: We have two We evaluate each segment’s performance based on revenues and operating income. Selling, general and administrative expenses include corporate accounting, information systems, human resource and marketing management at the corporate level. These activities are allocated to each operating segment based on revenues and/or actual usage. The following segment information is for the fiscal years ended October 28, 2016 (52 October 30, 2015 (52 Segment Information 2016 Frozen Food Products Snack Food Products Other Totals Sales $ 46,589 $ 93,474 $ - $ 140,063 Cost of products sold 29,271 55,579 - 84,850 Gross margin 17,318 37,895 - 55,213 SG&A 14,477 29,900 - 44,377 Income before taxes $ 2,841 $ 7,995 $ - 10,836 Total assets $ 10,748 $ 40,525 $ 35,981 $ 87,254 Additions to PP&E $ 420 $ 2,845 $ - $ 3,265 Segment Information 2015 Frozen Food Products Snack Food Products Other Totals Sales $ 50,549 $ 79,899 $ - $ 130,448 Cost of products sold 30,372 53,207 - 83,579 Gross margin 20,177 26,692 - 46,869 SG&A 14,625 24,126 - 38,751 Income before taxes $ 5,552 $ 2,566 $ - 8,118 Total assets $ 11,206 $ 33,853 $ 30,243 $ 75,302 Additions to PP&E $ 182 $ 1,222 $ - $ 1,404

Note 8 - Unaudited Interim Fina

Note 8 - Unaudited Interim Financial Information	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2016
Notes to Financial Statements
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]	NOTE 8 Unaudited Interim Financial Information: Not applicable to smaller reporting company

Significant Accounting Policies

Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2016
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Use of estimates and assumptions The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, as well as the reported revenues and expenses during the respective reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Amounts estimated related to liabilities for pension benefits, self - insured workers’ compensation and employee healthcare benefits are subject to inherent uncertainties and these estimated liabilities may may We test long - lived assets for recoverability whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may
Subsequent Events, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Subsequent events Management has evaluated events subsequent to October 28, 2016 may
Concentration Risk, Credit Risk, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Concentrations of credit risk Our credit risk is diversified across a broad range of customers and geographic regions. Losses due to credit risk have recently been immaterial. The carrying amount of cash equivalents, accounts and other receivables, accounts payable and accrued liabilities approximate fair market value due to the short maturity of these instruments. We maintain cash balances at financial institutions, which may We have significant accounts receivable with a few large, well known customers which, although historically secure, could be subject to material risk should these customers’ operations suddenly deteriorate. Sales to Wal - Mart® comprised 34.8% 2016 35.6% October 28, 2016. 7.8% 2016 24.5% October 28, 2016. 31.4% 2015 42.6% October 30, 2015.
Segment Reporting, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Business segments Our company and its subsidiaries operate in two 7
Fiscal Period, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Fiscal year We maintain our accounting records on a 52 53 October 31. 2016 2015 52
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Revenues Revenues are recognized upon passage of title to the customer, typically upon product pick - up, shipment or delivery to customers. Products are delivered to customers primarily through our own long - haul fleet or through a Company owned direct store delivery system. These delivery costs, $3,456 $3,663 2016 2015, We record promotional and returns allowances based on recent and historical trends. Revenue is recognized as the net amount estimated to be received after deducting estimated amounts for discounts, trade allowances and product returns. Promotional allowances, including customer incentive and trade promotion activities, are recorded as a reduction to sales based on amounts estimated being due to customers, based primarily on historical utilization and redemption rates. Promotional allowances deducted from sales for fiscal years 2016 2015 $8,578 $8,881,
Advertising Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Advertising expenses Advertising and other promotional expenses are recorded as selling, general and administrative expenses. Advertising expenses for fiscal years 2016 2015 $2,055 $1,861,
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Cash and cash equivalents We consider all investments with original maturities of three $6,985 October 28, 2016 $5,842 October 30, 2015. October 28, 2016
Fair Value Measurement, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Fair value measurements We classify levels of inputs to measure the fair value of financial assets as follows: • Level 1 1 • Level 2 2 1 • Level 3 3 The hierarchy noted above requires us to minimize the use of unobservable inputs and to use observable market data, if available, when determining fair value. The Company does not have any assets or liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring or non - recurring basis for the years ended October 28, 2016 October 30, 2015.
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Inventories Inventories are valued at the lower of cost (which approximates actual cost on a first first
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Property, plant and equipment Property, plant and equipment are carried at cost less accumulated depreciation. Major renewals and improvements are charged to the asset accounts while the cost of maintenance and repairs is charged to expense as incurred. When assets are sold or otherwise disposed of, the cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the respective accounts and the resulting gain or loss is credited or charged to income. Depreciation is computed on a straight - line basis over 10 20 5 10 3 5
Lease, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Capital leases Leased property and equipment that meet capital lease criteria are capitalized at the lower of the present value of the minimum payments required under the lease or the fair value of the asset at inception of the lease and are included within property, plant and equipment on the consolidated balance sheet. Obligations under capital leases are accounted for as current and noncurrent liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet. Amortization is calculated on a straight - line method based upon the shorter of the estimated useful life of the asset or the lease term.
Insurance Premiums Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Life insurance policies We record the cash surrender value or contract value for life insurance policies as an adjustment of premiums paid in determining the expense or income to be recognized under the contract for the period. The cash surrender value is included in other non - current assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Income taxes Deferred taxes are provided for items whose financial and tax bases differ. A valuation allowance is provided against deferred tax assets when it is expected that it is more likely than not that the related asset will not be fully realized. The determination as to whether or not a deferred tax asset can be fully realized is subject to a significant degree of judgment, based at least partially upon a projection of future taxable income, which takes into consideration past and future trends in profitability, customer demand, supply costs, and multiple other factors, none of which are predictable. We provide tax accruals for federal, state and local exposures relating to audit results, tax planning initiatives and compliance responsibilities. The development of these accruals requires judgments about tax issues, potential outcomes and timing. (See Note 4
Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block]	Stock - based compensation We measure and recognize compensation expense for all share - based payments to employees, including grants of employee stock options, in the financial statements based on the fair value at the date of the grant. We have not issued, awarded, granted or entered into any stock - based payment agreements since April 29, 1999.
Comprehensive Income, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Comprehensive income Comprehensive income consists of net income and additional minimum pension liability adjustments.
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Recently issued accounting pronouncements and regulations In May 2014, 2014 09 December 15, 2017, In July 2015, 2015 11 may December 15, 2016. In November 2015, 2015 17, December 6, 2016 October 28, 2016. In February 2016, 2016 02, December 15, 2018 In March 2016, 2016 08, 606): 2014 09 April 2016, 2016 10, May 2016, 2016 12, 2014 09, 2019 In October 2016, 2016 16, eight December 15, 2017

Note 2 - Composition of Certa17

Note 2 - Composition of Certain Financial Statement Captions (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2016
Notes Tables
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]	2016 2015 Inventories, net: Meat, ingredients and supplies $ 5,401 $ 5,268 Work in process 1,206 1,125 Finished goods 17,474 13,584 $ 24,081 $ 19,977 Property, plant and equipment, net: Land $ 1,802 $ 1,802 Buildings and improvements 14,394 14,272 Machinery and equipment 48,498 47,687 Capital leased trucks 1,060 1,192 Transportation equipment 5,860 5,219 Construction in process 1,078 517 72,692 70,689 Accumulated depreciation and amortization (62,330 ) (60,454 ) $ 10,362 $ 10,235 Other non-current assets: Cash surrender value benefits $ 13,769 $ 13,660 Other 6 6 $ 13,775 $ 13,666 Accrued payroll, advertising and other expenses: Payroll, vacation, payroll taxes and employee benefits $ 2,912 $ 3,589 Accrued advertising and broker commissions 471 704 Property taxes 352 356 Other 354 554 $ 4,089 $ 5,203 Current portion of non-current liabilities (Note 3): Defined benefit retirement plan $ 1,099 $ 1,150 Executive retirement plans 75 277 Incentive compensation 2,574 1,196 Capital lease obligation 150 162 Customer deposits 9 - Postretirement healthcare benefits 11 40 $ 3,918 $ 2,825 Non-current liabilities (Note 3): Defined benefit retirement plan $ 25,317 $ 17,362 Executive retirement plans 5,379 4,630 Capital lease obligation 404 563 Incentive compensation 4,524 1,929 Postretirement healthcare benefits 499 962 $ 36,123 $ 25,446

Note 3 - Retirement and Other18

Note 3 - Retirement and Other Benefit Plans (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2016
Notes Tables
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]	52 Weeks 2016 2015 Service cost $ 130 $ 113 Interest cost 2,448 2,176 Expected return on plan assets (2,871 ) (3,346 ) Amortization of unrecognized loss 1,927 1,244 Amortization of unrecognized prior service costs - - Net pension cost $ 1,634 $ 187
Schedule of Assumptions Used [Table Text Block]	2016 2015 Discount rate 3.40 % 4.15 % Rate of increase in salary levels N/A N/A Expected return on plan assets 7.00 % 8.00 %
Schedule of Changes in Projected Benefit Obligations [Table Text Block]	52 Weeks 2016 2015 Change in plan assets: Fair value of plan assets - beginning of year $ 41,419 $ 42,320 Employer contributions 1,150 1,157 Actual return (depreciation) on plan assets 790 (640 ) Benefits paid (1,488 ) (1,418 ) Fair value of plan assets - end of year $ 41,871 $ 41,419 Change in benefit obligations: Benefit obligations - beginning of year $ 59,931 $ 54,277 Service cost 130 113 Interest cost 2,448 2,176 Actuarial loss 7,266 4,783 Benefits paid (1,488 ) (1,418 ) Benefit obligations - end of year 68,287 59,931 Funded status of the plans (26,416 ) (18,512 ) Unrecognized prior service costs - - Unrecognized net actuarial loss 33,264 25,844 Net amount recognized $ 6,848 $ 7,332
Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]	Asset Class 2016 Target Asset Allocation 2015 Target Asset Allocation Large Cap Equities 32.0 % 32.0 % 31.1 % 32.0 % Mid Cap Equities 0 % 0.0 % 0 % 0.0 % Small Cap Equities 12.1 % 12.0 % 13.3 % 12.0 % International (equities only) 21.3 % 21.0 % 20.3 % 21.0 % Fixed Income 30.7 % 31.0 % 30.8 % 31.0 % Other (Government/Corporate, Bonds) 2.0 % 2.0 % 1.9 % 2.0 % Cash 1.9 % 2.0 % 2.6 % 2.0 % Total 100.0 100.0 % 100.0 100.0 %
Fair Value of Pension Plan Assets [Table Text Block]	2016 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Total plan assets $ 41,871 - - $ 41,871
Net Periodic Post-retirement Healthcare Cost [Table Text Block]	52 Weeks 2016 2015 Service cost $ 13 $ 20 Interest cost 28 36 Amortization of prior service cost (132 ) - Amortization of actuarial gain (106 ) (37 ) Net periodic postretirement healthcare (benefit) cost $ (197 ) $ 19
Schedule of Health Care Cost Trend Rates [Table Text Block]	2016 2015 Discount rate 3.38 % 3.94 % Medical trend rate next year 8.50 % 8.50 % Ultimate trend rate 5.00 % 5.00 % Year ultimate trend rate is achieved 2021 2021
Schedule of Effect of One-Percentage-Point Change in Assumed Health Care Cost Trend Rates [Table Text Block]	2016 2015 Interest cost plus service cost $ (5 ) $ (4 ) Accumulated postretirement healthcare obligation $ (49 ) $ (66 )
Schedule of Net Funded Status [Table Text Block]	2016 2015 Change in accumulated postretirement healthcare obligation: Healthcare obligation - beginning of year $ 1,003 $ 965 Service cost 13 20 Interest cost 28 36 Eliminate FSA (441 ) - Actuarial (gain) loss (89 ) 1 Benefits paid (3 ) (19 ) Healthcare obligation – end of year $ 511 $ 1,003 Funded status of the plans 511 1,003 Unrecognized prior service costs (308 ) - Unrecognized net actuarial gain (156 ) (174 ) Unrecognized amounts recorded in other comprehensive income 464 174 Postretirement healthcare liability $ 511 $ 1,003
Post-retirement Healthcare Benefits [Member]
Notes Tables
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments [Table Text Block]	Fiscal Years Postretirement Heathcare Benefits 2017 $ 13 2018 $ 13 2019 $ 53 2020 $ 76 2021-2025 $ 396
One Percent Increase in Healthcare Cost Trend Rate [Member]
Notes Tables
Schedule of Effect of One-Percentage-Point Change in Assumed Health Care Cost Trend Rates [Table Text Block]	2016 2015 Interest cost plus service cost $ 6 $ 5 Accumulated postretirement healthcare obligation $ 59 $ 80
Executive Post-retirement Benefits [Member]
Notes Tables
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments [Table Text Block]	Fiscal Years Executive Postretirement Benefits $ 75 $ 121 $ 287 $ 521 $ 521 2022-2026 $ 2,603
Pension Plan [Member]
Notes Tables
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments [Table Text Block]	Fiscal Years Pension Benefits $ 2,277 $ 2,197 $ 2,124 $ 2,466 $ 2,663 2022-2026 $ 15,888

Note 4 - Income Taxes (Tables)

Note 4 - Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2016
Notes Tables
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]	52 Weeks 2016 2015 Current: Federal $ 3,874 $ 253 State 226 100 4,100 353 Deferred: Federal (883 ) (6,335 ) State (151 ) (1,342 ) (1,034 ) (7,677 ) $ 3,066 $ (7,324 )
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]	52 Weeks 2016 2015 Provision for federal income taxes at the applicable statutory rate $ 3,684 $ 2,772 Increase in provision resulting from state income taxes, net of federal income tax benefit 49 641 Research & development tax credit - (3 ) Non-taxable life insurance gain (37 ) (2 ) Domestic Production Activities Deduction (429 ) - Change in valuation allowance - (10,848 ) Other, net (201 ) 116 $ 3,066 $ (7,324 )
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]	2016 2015 Receivables allowance $ 7 $ 58 Returns allowance 166 201 Inventory packaging reserve 100 125 Inventory overhead capitalization 524 400 Employee benefits 552 793 Other 1 1 State taxes (655 ) (515 ) Incentive compensation 2,140 925 Pension and health care benefits 12,438 9,202 Depreciation (837 ) (816 ) Net operating loss carry-forward and credits 96 271 Non-current tax assets, net $ 14,532 $ 10,645
Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward [Table Text Block]	52 Weeks 2016 2015 Balance at beginning of year $ 112 $ 100 Additions based on tax positions related to the current year 16 12 Additions for tax positions of prior years 2 2 Reductions for tax positions of prior years - (2 ) Settlements - - Balance at end of year $ 130 $ 112

Note 6 - Contingencies and Co20

Note 6 - Contingencies and Commitments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2016
Notes Tables
Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments for Operating and Capital Leases [Table Text Block]	Fiscal Year Capital Leases Operating Leases Financing Obligations 2017 219 - 219 2018 447 - 447 Total Minimum Lease Payments(a) $ 666 $ - $ 666 Less: Amount representing executory costs (103 ) Less: Amount representing interest(b) (9 ) Present value of future minimum lease payments(c) $ 554

Note 7 - Segment Information (T

Note 7 - Segment Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2016
Notes Tables
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]	Segment Information 2016 Frozen Food Products Snack Food Products Other Totals Sales $ 46,589 $ 93,474 $ - $ 140,063 Cost of products sold 29,271 55,579 - 84,850 Gross margin 17,318 37,895 - 55,213 SG&A 14,477 29,900 - 44,377 Income before taxes $ 2,841 $ 7,995 $ - 10,836 Total assets $ 10,748 $ 40,525 $ 35,981 $ 87,254 Additions to PP&E $ 420 $ 2,845 $ - $ 3,265 Segment Information 2015 Frozen Food Products Snack Food Products Other Totals Sales $ 50,549 $ 79,899 $ - $ 130,448 Cost of products sold 30,372 53,207 - 83,579 Gross margin 20,177 26,692 - 46,869 SG&A 14,625 24,126 - 38,751 Income before taxes $ 5,552 $ 2,566 $ - 8,118 Total assets $ 11,206 $ 33,853 $ 30,243 $ 75,302 Additions to PP&E $ 182 $ 1,222 $ - $ 1,404

Note 1 - The Company and Summ22

Note 1 - The Company and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2016	Oct. 30, 2015
Number of Reportable Segments	2
Shipping, Handling and Transportation Costs	$ 3,456	$ 3,663
Promotional Allowances	8,578	8,881
Advertising Expense	2,055	1,861
Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value	$ 6,985	$ 5,842
Building and Building Improvements [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	10 years
Building and Building Improvements [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	20 years
Machinery and Equipment [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	5 years
Machinery and Equipment [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	10 years
Transportation Equipment [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	3 years
Transportation Equipment [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	5 years
Sales Revenue, Net [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Wal-Mart [Member]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	34.80%	31.40%
Sales Revenue, Net [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Dollar General [Member]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	7.80%
Accounts Receivable [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Wal-Mart [Member]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	35.60%	42.60%
Accounts Receivable [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Dollar General [Member]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	24.50%

Note 2 - Composition of Certa23

Note 2 - Composition of Certain Financial Statement Captions - Schedule of Inventories (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 28, 2016	Oct. 30, 2015
Inventories, net:
Meat, ingredients and supplies	$ 5,401	$ 5,268
Work in process	1,206	1,125
Finished goods	17,474	13,584
	24,081	19,977
Property, plant and equipment, net:
Land	1,802	1,802
Buildings and improvements	14,394	14,272
Machinery and equipment	48,498	47,687
Capital leased trucks	1,060	1,192
Transportation equipment	5,860	5,219
Construction in process	1,078	517
	72,692	70,689
Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(62,330)	(60,454)
	10,362	10,235
Other non-current assets:
Cash surrender value benefits	13,769	13,660
Other	6	6
	13,775	13,666
Accrued payroll, advertising and other expenses:
Payroll, vacation, payroll taxes and employee benefits	2,912	3,589
Accrued advertising and broker commissions	471	704
Property taxes	352	356
Other	354	554
	4,089	5,203
Current portion of non-current liabilities (Note 3):
Defined benefit retirement plan	1,099	1,150
Executive retirement plans	75	277
Incentive compensation	2,574	1,196
Capital lease obligation	150	162
Customer deposits	9
Postretirement healthcare benefits	11	40
	3,918	2,825
Non-current liabilities (Note 3):
Defined benefit retirement plan	25,317	17,362
Executive retirement plans	5,379	4,630
Capital Lease Obligations, Noncurrent	403	563
Incentive compensation	4,524	1,929
Postretirement healthcare benefits	499	962
	$ 36,123	$ 25,446

Note 3 - Retirement and Other24

Note 3 - Retirement and Other Benefit Plans (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 30, 2020	Nov. 01, 2019	Nov. 02, 2018	Nov. 03, 2017	Oct. 28, 2016	Oct. 30, 2015
Defined Benefit Plans, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Next Fiscal Year					$ 1,109
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Return on Assets					7.00%	8.00%
Percent Added To Seasoned Bond Rate					2.00%
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Rate of Compensation Increase					60.00%
Other Postretirement Benefits Payable					$ 5,454	$ 4,907
Cash Surrender Value of Life Insurance					13,769	13,660
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Recorded Liability					7,098	3,125
Officers' Compensation					2,574
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer					1,150	1,157
Plan Type, 401K [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer					$ 549	$ 515
Scenario, Forecast [Member]
Officers' Compensation	$ 69	$ 129	$ 1,785	$ 2,541
Minimum [Member]
Deferred Incentive Compensation Plan Payment Period					3 years
Maximum [Member]
Deferred Incentive Compensation Plan Payment Period					5 years

Note 3 - Retirement and Other25

Note 3 - Retirement and Other Benefit Planes - Net Pension Cost (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2016	Oct. 30, 2015
Service cost	$ 130	$ 113
Interest cost	2,448	2,176
Expected return on plan assets	(2,871)	(3,346)
Amortization of unrecognized loss	1,927	1,244
Amortization of unrecognized prior service costs
Net pension cost	$ 1,634	$ 187

Note 3 - Retirement and Other26

Note 3 - Retirement and Other Benefit Plans - Net Pension Costs and Benefit Obligations Determined Using Assumptions (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2016	Oct. 30, 2015
Discount rate	3.40%	4.15%
Expected return on plan assets	7.00%	8.00%

Note 3 - Retirement and Other27

Note 3 - Retirement and Other Benefit Plans - Benefit Obligation, Plan Assets, and Funded Status of Plans (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2016	Oct. 30, 2015
Change in plan assets:
Fair value of plan assets - beginning of year	$ 41,419	$ 42,320
Employer contributions	1,150	1,157
Actual return (depreciation) on plan assets	790	(640)
Benefits paid	(1,488)	(1,418)
Fair value of plan assets - end of year	41,871	41,419
Change in benefit obligations:
Benefit obligations - beginning of year	59,931	54,277
Service cost	130	113
Interest cost	2,448	2,176
Actuarial (gain) loss	7,266	4,783
Benefits paid	(1,488)	(1,418)
Benefit obligations – end of year	68,287	59,931
Funded status of the plans	(26,416)	(18,512)
Unrecognized prior service costs
Unrecognized net actuarial loss	33,264	25,844
Net amount recognized	$ 6,848	$ 7,332

Note 3 - Retirement and Other28

Note 3 - Retirement and Other Benefit Plans - Actual and Target Allocation for Plan Assets (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2016	Oct. 30, 2015
Actual Asset Allocation	100.00%	100.00%
Target Asset Allocation	100.00%	100.00%
Large Cap Equities [Member]
Actual Asset Allocation	32.00%	31.10%
Target Asset Allocation	32.00%	32.00%
Mid Cap Equities [Member]
Actual Asset Allocation	0.00%	0.00%
Target Asset Allocation	0.00%	0.00%
SmallCapEquitiesMember
Actual Asset Allocation	12.10%	13.30%
Target Asset Allocation	12.00%	12.00%
International Including Non US Fixed Income [Member]
Actual Asset Allocation	21.30%	20.30%
Target Asset Allocation	21.00%	21.00%
Fixed Income [Member]
Actual Asset Allocation	30.70%	30.80%
Target Asset Allocation	31.00%	31.00%
Other Government Corporate Bonds [Member]
Actual Asset Allocation	2.00%	1.90%
Target Asset Allocation	2.00%	2.00%
Cash [Member]
Actual Asset Allocation	1.90%	2.60%
Target Asset Allocation	2.00%	2.00%

Note 3 - Retirement and Other29

Note 3 - Retirement and Other Benefit Plans - Fair Value of Pension Plan Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 28, 2016	Oct. 30, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014
Total plan assets	$ 41,871	$ 41,419	$ 42,320
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Total plan assets	$ 41,871

Note 3 - Retirement and Other30

Note 3 - Retirement and Other Benefit Plans - Expected Payments for Pension Benefits (Details) $ in Thousands	Oct. 28, 2016USD ($)
2,017	$ 2,277
2,018	2,197
2,019	2,124
2,020	2,466
2,021	2,663
2022-2026	$ 15,888

Note 3 - Retirement and Other31

Note 3 - Retirement and Other Benefit Plans - Expected Payments for Executive Postretirement Benefits (Details) $ in Thousands	Oct. 28, 2016USD ($)
2,017	$ 2,277
2,018	2,197
2,019	2,124
2,020	2,466
2,021	2,663
2022-2026	15,888
Executive Post-retirement Benefits [Member]
2,017	75
2,018	121
2,019	287
2,020	521
2,021	521
2022-2026	$ 2,603

Note 3 - Retirement and Other32

Note 3 - Retirement and Other Benefit Plans - Net Periodic Postretirement Healthcare Cost (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2016	Oct. 30, 2015
Service cost	$ 130	$ 113
Interest cost	2,448	2,176
Amortization of prior service cost
Net periodic postretirement healthcare (benefit) cost	1,634	187
Post-retirement Healthcare Benefits [Member]
Service cost	13	20
Interest cost	28	36
Amortization of prior service cost	(132)
Amortization of actuarial gain	(106)	(37)
Net periodic postretirement healthcare (benefit) cost	$ (197)	$ 19

Note 3 - Retirement and Other33

Note 3 - Retirement and Other Benefit Plans - Weighted Average Assumption (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2016	Oct. 30, 2015
Discount rate	3.40%	4.15%
Post-retirement Healthcare Benefits [Member]
Discount rate	3.38%	3.94%
Medical trend rate next year	8.50%	8.50%
Ultimate trend rate	5.00%	5.00%
Year ultimate trend rate is achieved	2,021	2,021

Note 3 - Retirement and Other34

Note 3 - Retirement and Other Benefit Plans - Estimated Effect of a 1% Increase in Healthcare Cost Trend Rate (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2016	Oct. 30, 2015
Interest cost plus service cost	$ 6	$ 5
Accumulated postretirement healthcare obligation	$ 59	$ 80

Note 3 - Retirement and Other35

Note 3 - Retirement and Other Benefit Plans - Estimated Effect of a 1% Decrease in Healthcare Cost Trend Rate (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2016	Oct. 30, 2015
Interest cost plus service cost	$ (5)	$ (4)
Accumulated postretirement healthcare obligation	$ (49)	$ (66)

Note 3 - Retirement and Other36

Note 3 - Retirement and Other Benefit Plans - Healthcare Obligation and Funded Status of Plan (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2016	Oct. 30, 2015
Change in accumulated postretirement healthcare obligation:
Benefit obligations - beginning of year	$ 59,931	$ 54,277
Service cost	130	113
Interest cost	2,448	2,176
Actuarial (gain) loss	7,266	4,783
Benefits paid	(1,488)	(1,418)
Benefit obligations – end of year	68,287	59,931
Funded status of the plans	(26,416)	(18,512)
Postretirement Health Coverage [Member]
Change in accumulated postretirement healthcare obligation:
Benefit obligations - beginning of year	1,003	965
Service cost	13	20
Interest cost	28	36
Eliminate FSA	(441)
Actuarial (gain) loss	(89)	1
Benefits paid	(3)	(19)
Benefit obligations – end of year	511	1,003
Funded status of the plans	511	1,003
Unrecognized prior service costs	(308)
Unrecognized net actuarial gain	(156)	(174)
Unrecognized amounts recorded in other comprehensive income	464	174
Postretirement healthcare liability	$ 511	$ 1,003

Note 3 - Retirement and Other37

Note 3 - Retirement and Other Benefit Plans - Expected Payments for Postretirement Benefits (Details) $ in Thousands	Oct. 28, 2016USD ($)
2,017	$ 2,277
2,018	2,197
2,019	2,124
2,020	2,466
2022-2026	15,888
Postretirement Health Coverage [Member]
2,017	13
2,018	13
2,019	53
2,020	76
2022-2026	$ 396

Note 4 - Income Taxes (Details

Note 4 - Income Taxes (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2016	Oct. 30, 2015
Deferred Tax Liability Not Recognized, Amount of Unrecognized Deferred Tax Liability, Undistributed Earnings of Domestic Subsidiaries	$ 130	$ 112
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued	$ 12
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member] | Earliest Tax Year [Member]
Open Tax Year	2,009
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member] | Latest Tax Year [Member]
Open Tax Year	2,014

Note 4 - Income Taxes - Provisi

Note 4 - Income Taxes - Provision for Taxes on Income (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2016	Oct. 30, 2015
Current:
Federal	$ 3,874	$ 253
State	226	100
	4,100	353
Deferred:
Federal	(883)	(6,335)
State	(151)	(1,342)
	(1,034)	(7,677)
	$ 3,066	$ (7,324)

Note 4 - Income Taxes - Tax Pro

Note 4 - Income Taxes - Tax Provision Differs from Applying Statutory Federal Income Tax Rate (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2016	Oct. 30, 2015
Provision for federal income taxes at the applicable statutory rate	$ 3,684	$ 2,772
Increase in provision resulting from state income taxes, net of federal income tax benefit	49	641
Research & development tax credit		(3)
Non-taxable life insurance gain	(37)	(2)
Domestic Production Activities Deduction	(429)
Change in valuation allowance		(10,848)
Other, net	(201)	116
	$ 3,066	$ (7,324)

Note 4 - Income Taxes - Deferre

Note 4 - Income Taxes - Deferred Income Taxes Results from Differences in the Bases of Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 28, 2016	Oct. 30, 2015
Receivables allowance	$ 7	$ 58
Returns allowance	166	201
Inventory packaging reserve	100	125
Inventory overhead capitalization	524	400
Employee benefits	552	793
Other	1	1
Pension and health care benefits	12,438	9,202
Depreciation	(837)	(816)
Net operating loss carry-forward and credits	96	271
Non-current tax assets, net	14,532	10,645
State Taxes Current Asset [Member]
State taxes	(655)	(515)
Incentive Compensation Current Asset [Member]
Incentive compensation	$ 2,140	$ 925

Note 4 - Income Taxes - Reconci

Note 4 - Income Taxes - Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2016	Oct. 30, 2015
Balance at beginning of year	$ 112	$ 100
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year	16	12
Additions for tax positions of prior years	2	2
Reductions for tax positions of prior years		(2)
Balance at end of year	$ 130	$ 112

Note 5 - Line of Credit (Detail

Note 5 - Line of Credit (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2016	Oct. 30, 2015
Long-term Line of Credit	$ 0	$ 0
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	4,000
Debt Covenant, Maximum Allowable Capital Expenditures	$ 3,000
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	1.75%

Note 6 - Contingencies and Co44

Note 6 - Contingencies and Commitments (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jul. 08, 2016	Apr. 17, 2015	Oct. 28, 2016	Oct. 30, 2015
Capital Lease Term			6 years
Return of Equipment Financed by Capital Lease	$ 69	$ 656	$ (132)	$ (656)
Operating Leases, Rent Expense			316	448
Capital Leases, Income Statement, Amortization Expense			177	225
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Contingent Rentals			66	93
Capital Lease Obligations, Current			150	162
Capital Lease Obligations, Noncurrent			$ 403	$ 563

Note 6 - Contingencies and Co45

Note 6 - Contingencies and Commitments - Contingencies and Commitments (Details) $ in Thousands	Oct. 28, 2016USD ($)
Capital leases, 2017	$ 219
Total, 2017	219
Capital leases, 2018	447
Total, 2018	447
Capital leases, Total Minimum Lease Payments(a)	666	[1]
Total Minimum Lease Payments(a)		[1]
Total, Minimum Lease Payments(a)	666	[1]
Capital leases, Less: Amount representing executory costs	(103)
Capital leases, Less: Amount representing interest(b)	(9)	[2]
Capital leases, Present value of future minimum lease payments(c)	$ 554	[3]
[1]	Minimum payments exclude contingent rentals based on actual mileage and adjustments of rental payments based on the Consumer Price Index. Contingent rentals amounted to $66 in fiscal year 2016 and $93 in fiscal year 2015 including prior lease arrangements.
[2]	Amount necessary to reduce net minimum lease payments to present value calculated at our incremental borrowing rate at the inception of the leases.
[3]	Reflected in Note 2, as current and noncurrent obligations under capital leases of $150 and $403, respectively.

Note 7 - Segment Information (D

Note 7 - Segment Information (Details Textual)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2016
Number of Reportable Segments	2

Note 7 - Segment Information -

Note 7 - Segment Information - Segment Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2016	Oct. 30, 2015
Sales	$ 140,063	$ 130,448
Cost of products sold	84,850	83,579
Gross margin	55,213	46,869
SG&A	44,377	38,751
Income before taxes	10,836	8,118
Total assets	87,254	75,302
Additions to PP&E	3,265
Additions to property, plant and equipment		1,404
Frozen Food Products [Member]
Sales	46,589	50,549
Cost of products sold	29,271	30,372
Gross margin	17,318	20,177
SG&A	14,477	14,625
Income before taxes	2,841	5,552
Total assets	10,748	11,206
Additions to PP&E	420
Additions to property, plant and equipment		182
Refrigerated and Snack Food Products [Member]
Sales	93,474	79,899
Cost of products sold	55,579	53,207
Gross margin	37,895	26,692
SG&A	29,900	24,126
Income before taxes	7,995	2,566
Total assets	40,525	33,853
Additions to PP&E	2,845
Additions to property, plant and equipment		1,222
Other Segments [Member]
Sales
Cost of products sold
Gross margin
SG&A
Income before taxes
Total assets	35,981	30,243
Additions to PP&E
Additions to property, plant and equipment