CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE OPERATIONS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 27,199	$ (215)	$ (2,684)
Other comprehensive loss, before tax:
Unrealized investment losses arising during period	(16,940)	(1,175)	6,690
Income tax benefit related to items of other comprehensive loss	6,646	474	(2,666)
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax	(10,294)	(701)	4,024
Comprehensive income (loss)	16,905	(916)	1,340
Add: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest		312	889
Comprehensive income (loss) - Calavo Growers, Inc.	$ 16,905	$ (604)	$ 2,229