10-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-K

x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2013

OR

¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Commission file number: 000-33385

CALAVO GROWERS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

California	33-0945304
(State of incorporation)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
1141-A Cummings Road, Santa Paula, CA	93060
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (805) 525-1245

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of Each Class	Name Of Each Exchange On Which Registered
Common Stock, $0.001 Par Value per Share	Nasdaq Global Select Market

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.     Yes  ¨    No  x

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.    Yes  ¨    No  x

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  x    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.0405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes  x    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of Registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K.  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

Large accelerated filer	¨	Accelerated filer	x
Non-accelerated filer	¨  (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)	Smaller reporting company	¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes  ¨    No  x

Based on the closing price as reported on the Nasdaq Global Select Market, the aggregate market value of the Registrant’s Common Stock held by non-affiliates on April 30, 2013 (the last business day of the Registrant’s most recently completed second fiscal quarter) was approximately $362.3 million. Shares of Common Stock held by each executive officer and director and by each shareholder affiliated with a director or an executive officer have been excluded from this calculation because such persons may be deemed to be affiliates. This determination of affiliate status is not necessarily a conclusive determination for other purposes. The number of outstanding shares of the Registrant’s Common Stock as of November 30, 2013 was 15,720,540.

Documents Incorporated by Reference

Portions of the Registrant’s Proxy Statement for the 2014 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, which we intend to hold on April 23, 2014 are incorporated by reference into Part III of this Form 10-K. The definitive Proxy Statement will be filed within 120 days after October 31, 2013.

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT

This Annual Report on Form 10-K, including “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in Item 7, contains forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. If the risks or uncertainties ever materialize or the assumptions prove incorrect, the results of Calavo Growers, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries (CG) may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements and assumptions. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, any projections of revenue, margins, expenses, earnings, earnings per share, tax provisions, cash flows, currency exchange rates, the impact of acquisitions or other financial items; any statements of the plans, strategies and objectives of management for future operations, including execution of restructuring and integration plans; any statements regarding current or future macroeconomic trends or events and the impact of those trends and events on CG and its financial performance; any statements regarding pending investigations, claims or disputes; any statements of expectation or belief; and any statements of assumptions underlying any of the foregoing. Risks, uncertainties and assumptions include the impact of macroeconomic trends and events; the competitive pressures faced by CG’s businesses; the development and transition of new products and services (and the enhancement of existing products and services) to meet customer needs; integration and other risks associated with business combinations; the hiring and retention of key employees; the resolution of pending investigations, claims and disputes; and other risks that are described herein, including, but not limited to, the items discussed in “Risk Factors” in Item 1A of this report, and that are otherwise described or updated from time to time in CG’s Securities and Exchange Commission reports. CG assumes no obligation and does not intend to update these forward-looking statements.

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PART I

Item 1. Business

General development of the business

Calavo Growers, Inc. (Calavo, the Company, we, us or our), is a global leader in the avocado industry and an expanding provider of value-added fresh food. Our expertise in marketing and distributing avocados, prepared avocados, and other perishable foods allows us to deliver a wide array of fresh and prepared food products to food distributors, produce wholesalers, supermarkets, convenience stores, and restaurants on a worldwide basis. We procure avocados principally from California, Mexico, and Chile. Through our various operating facilities, we sort, pack, and/or ripen avocados, tomatoes and/or Hawaiian grown papayas. Additionally, we also produce salsa and prepare ready-to-eat produce and deli products. We distribute our products both domestically and internationally and report our operations in three different business segments: Fresh products, Calavo Foods and RFG. See Note 11 in our consolidated financial statements for further information about our business segments. Our principal executive offices are located at 1141-A Cummings Road, Santa Paula, California 93060; telephone (805) 525-1245.

On October 9, 2001, we completed a series of transactions whereby common and preferred shareholders of Calavo Growers of California (the Cooperative), an agricultural marketing cooperative association, exchanged all of their outstanding shares for shares of our common stock. Concurrent with this transaction, the Cooperative was merged into us with Calavo Growers, Inc. (Calavo) emerging as the surviving entity. These transactions had the effect of converting the legal structure of the business from a non-profit cooperative to a for-profit corporation.

In October 2013, we contributed $1.0 million to the purchase of 60 hectares of property in Jalisco, Mexico, for the development of facilities to grow tomatoes. In the first quarter of 2014, we expect to enter into a joint venture agreement with Agricola Belher (Belher) (see below for discussion of our existing infrastructure and distribution agreements with Belher as well). Such joint venture is expected to operate under the name of Agricola Don Memo. Belher and Calavo are expected to have equal one-half ownership interests in Agricola Don Memo, but Belher will ultimately have overall management responsibility for the operations of Agricola Don Memo. The contribution of $1.0 million has been recorded as an investment in unconsolidated entities on our consolidated financial statements.

Effective July 2013, Calavo and certain noncontrolling members have entered into an Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of FreshRealm, LLC (FreshRealm). The purpose of FreshRealm is to engage in activities relating to the marketing of food products directly to consumers or other entities. FreshRealm’s technology platform is currently being developed and is expected to allow participants such as traditional retailers, large and small enterprises, communities and food banks to enter into a platform resembling a national fresh food cooperative. FreshRealm will serve as a way to connect participants to a network of regional fresh food producers. FreshRealm started operating as a development stage company in the second quarter of 2013. As of October 31, 2013, planned, principal operations have not commenced. As a result, FreshRealm has no sales or cost of sales. When principal operations commence, FreshRealm is expected to become our fourth segment.

In October 2012, we entered into a sale agreement with San Rafael Distributing (SRD), pursuant to which the Company agreed to sell to SRD all of our interest, representing one-half ownership, in Maui Fresh International, LLC (Maui Fresh) for $2.6 million. Maui Fresh was originally created in 2006 when we entered into a joint venture agreement with SRD for the purpose of marketing, sale and the distribution of fresh produce at the Los Angeles Wholesale Produce Market. This transaction resulted in a gain on sale of approximately $0.5 million.

In June 2011, Calavo, CG Mergersub LLC (Newco), Renaissance Food Group, LLC (RFG) and Liberty Fresh Foods, LLC, Kenneth Catchot, Cut Fruit, LLC, James Catchot, James Gibson, Jose O. Castillo, Donald L. Johnson and RFG Nominee Trust (collectively, the Sellers) entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger dated May 25, 2011 (the Acquisition Agreement), which sets forth the terms and conditions pursuant to which Calavo would acquire a 100 percent ownership interest in RFG. Pursuant to the Acquisition Agreement, Newco, a newly formed Delaware limited liability company and wholly-owned subsidiary of Calavo, merged with and into RFG, with RFG as the surviving entity. RFG is a fresh-food company that produces, markets, and distributes nationally a portfolio of healthy, high quality products for consumers via the retail and foodservice channels.

In February 2010, Calavo, Calavo Salsa Lisa, LLC (CSL), Lisa’s Salsa Company (LSC) and Elizabeth Nicholson and Eric Nicholson, entered into an Asset Purchase and Contribution Agreement, dated February 8, 2010 (the Acquisition Agreement), which sets forth the terms and conditions pursuant to which Calavo acquired a 65 percent ownership interest in newly created CSL which acquired substantially all of the assets of LSC. Elizabeth Nicholson and Eric Nicholson, through LSC, hold the remaining 35 percent ownership of CSL. LSC is a regional producer in the upper Midwest of Salsa Lisa refrigerated salsas. This line of salsas has further diversified our product offerings and is a natural complement to our ultra-high-pressure guacamole.

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In June 2009, we (through our wholly owned subsidiary: Calavo Inversiones (Chile) Limitada), entered into a joint venture agreement with Exportadora M5, S.A. (M5) for the purpose of selling and distributing Chilean sourced avocados, as well as other perishable commodities. Such joint venture operates under the name of Calavo de Chile and commenced operations in July 2009. M5 and Calavo each have an equal one-half ownership interest in Calavo de Chile, but M5 has overall management responsibility for the operations of Calavo de Chile.

In June 2007, we entered into a distribution agreement with Belher of Mexico, a well-established quality producer of fresh vegetables, primarily tomatoes, for export to the U.S. market. Pursuant to such distribution agreement, Belher agreed, at their sole cost and expense, to harvest, pack, export, ship, and deliver tomatoes exclusively to our company, primarily our Arizona facility. In exchange, we agreed to sell and distribute such tomatoes, make advances to Belher for operating purposes, provide additional advances as shipments are made during the season (subject to limitations, as defined), and return the proceeds from such tomato sales to Belher, net of our commission and aforementioned advances. The agreement also allows for us to advance additional amounts to Belher at our sole discretion. In June 2011, we entered into an addendum that extended the distribution agreement with Belher. This agreement expires in July 2019.

We also entered into an infrastructure agreement in June 2007 with Belher, which was extended through the addendum in June 2011, in order to significantly increase production yields and fruit quality. Pursuant to this agreement, we made advances to be used solely for the acquisition, construction, and installation of improvements to and on certain land owned/controlled by Belher, as well as packing line equipment. Advances incur interest at 4.7% at October 31, 2013 and 2012. We have advanced a total of $2.5 million as of October 31, 2013 ($0.8 million included in prepaid expenses and other current assets and $1.7 million included in other long-term assets). We have advanced a total of $4.2 million as of October 31, 2012 ($0.8 million included in prepaid expenses and other current assets and $3.4 million included in other long-term assets). Belher is to annually repay these advances in no less than 20% increments through July 2016. Interest is to be paid monthly or annually, as defined. Belher may prepay, without penalty, all or any portion of the advances at any time. In order to secure their obligations pursuant to both agreements discussed above, Belher granted us a first-priority security interest in certain assets, including cash, inventory and fixed assets, as defined.

Available information

We maintain an Internet website at http://www.calavo.com. Our annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and amendments to such reports filed or furnished pursuant to section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and other information related to us, are available, free of charge, on our website as soon as reasonably practicable after we electronically file those documents with, or otherwise furnish them to, the Securities and Exchange Commission. Our Internet website and the information contained therein, or connected thereto, is not and is not intended to be incorporated into this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Fresh products

Calavo was founded in 1924 to market California avocados. In California, the growing area stretches from San Diego County to Monterey County, with the majority of the growing areas located approximately 100 miles north and south of Los Angeles County. The storage life of fresh avocados is limited. It generally ranges from one to four weeks, depending upon the maturity of the fruit, the growing methods used, and the handling conditions in the distribution chain.

We sell avocados to a diverse group of supermarket chains, wholesalers, food service and other distributors, under the Calavo family of brand labels, as well as private labels. From time to time, some of our larger customers seek short-term sales contracts that formalize their pricing and volume requirements. Generally, these contracts contain provisions that establish a price floor and/or ceiling during the contract duration. In our judgment, the shift by our customers to drafting sales contracts benefits large handlers like us, which have the ability to fulfill the terms of these contracts. During fiscal year 2013, our 5 and 25 largest fresh customers represented approximately 20% and 41% of our total consolidated revenues. During fiscal year 2012, our 5 and 25 largest fresh customers represented approximately 18% and 36% of our total consolidated revenues. During fiscal year 2013, 2012 and 2011 none of our fresh customers represented more than 10% of total consolidated revenues.

The Hass variety is the predominant avocado variety marketed on a worldwide basis. Generally, California grown Hass avocados are available year-round, with peak production periods occurring between January through October. Other varieties have a more limited picking season and generally command a lower price. Approximately 1,900 California growers deliver avocados to us, generally pursuant to a standard marketing agreement. Over the past several years, our share of the California avocado crop has remained strong, with approximately 30% of the 2013 shipped California avocado crop handled by us, based on data published by the California Avocado Commission. We attribute our solid foothold in the California industry principally to the competitiveness of the per pound returns we pay and the communication and service we maintain with our growers.

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California avocados delivered to our packinghouses are graded, sized, packed, cooled and, frequently, ripened for delivery to customers. Our ability to estimate the size, as well as the timing of the delivery of the annual avocado crop, has a substantial impact on both our costs and the sales price we receive for the fruit. To that end, our field personnel maintain direct contact with growers and farm managers and coordinate harvest plans. The feedback from our field-managers is used by our sales department to prepare sales plans used by our direct sales force.

A significant portion of our California avocado handling costs is fixed. As a result, significant fluctuations in the volume of avocados delivered have a considerable impact on the per pound packing costs of avocados we handle. Generally, larger crops will result in a lower per pound handling cost. We believe that our cost structure is geared to optimally handle larger avocado crops. Our strategy calls for continued efforts in aggressively recruiting new growers, retaining existing growers, and procuring a larger percentage of the California avocado crop.

California avocados delivered to us are grouped as a homogenous pool on a weekly basis based on the variety, size, and grade. The proceeds we receive from the sale of each separate avocado pool, net of a packing and marketing fee to cover our costs and a profit, are paid back to the growers once each month. The packing and marketing fee we withhold is determined by our Chief Executive Officer and is revised from time to time based on our estimated per pound packing and operating costs, as well as our operating profit. This fee is a fixed rate per pound packed. Significant competitive pressures dictate that our grower returns are set at the highest possible level to attract new and retain existing grower business. We believe that, if net proceeds paid ceased to be competitive, growers would simply choose to deliver their avocados to alternate competitive handlers. Consequently, we strive to deliver growers the highest return possible on avocados delivered to our packinghouses.

The California avocado market is highly competitive with 9 major avocado handlers. A marketing order enacted by the state legislature is in effect for California grown avocados and provides the financial resource to fund generic advertising and promotional programs. Avocados handled by us are identifiable through packaging and the Calavo brand name sticker.

We also import avocados from Mexico and Chile. Our strategy is to increase our market share of currently sourced avocados to all accepted marketplaces. We believe our diversified avocado sources provide a level of supply stability that may, over time, help solidify the demand for avocados among consumers in all markets we distribute to.

We typically purchase Mexican avocados from growers and packers located in Mexico. The purchase price we pay for fruit acquired from Mexican growers is generally negotiated for substantially all the fruit in a particular grove. Once a purchase price is tentatively agreed to, the fruit is then harvested and delivered to our packinghouse located in Uruapan, Michoacán, Mexico. Once delivered, such fruit is weighed, graded, sized, packed, and cooled for shipment, primarily to the United States. Payment of such fruit can be changed from what was initially agreed to if the actual packout doesn’t reach levels forecasted by the grower. Fruit purchased directly from Mexican packers is used as a supplemental source and is packed to our standards for shipment to either our customers or our operating facilities. In either case, the purchase price of Mexican avocados is generally based on our estimated selling prices of such fruit, less anticipated packing and/or selling costs and our desired margin. We believe these two sources allow us to maximize both the timely acquisition, as well as purchase price, of Mexican fruit.

Similar to California avocados, a significant portion of our handling costs for Mexican avocados are fixed. As a result, significant fluctuations in the volume of Mexican avocados delivered to our packinghouse can have a considerable impact on the per pound packing costs of avocados we handle. Generally, larger crops will result in a lower per pound handling cost. In fiscal year 2012, we completed an expansion of our Uruapan packinghouse. This expansion more than doubled our capacity to handle Mexican avocados. We believe that our cost structure for Mexican avocados is geared to optimally handle larger avocado crops.

We believe that our continued success in marketing Mexican avocados is largely dependent upon securing a reliable, high-quality supply of avocados at reasonable prices, and keeping the handling costs low as we ship the Mexican avocados to our packinghouses and distribution centers. We are subject to USDA and other regulatory inspections to ensure the safety and the quality of the fruit being delivered from Mexico. The Mexican avocado harvest, which is often considerably larger than the California avocado harvest, is both complimentary and competitive with the California market, as the Mexican harvest is near year round (most significant from September to June). As a result, it is common for Mexican growers to monitor the supply of avocados for export to the United States in order to obtain higher field prices. During 2013, we packed and distributed approximately 20% of the avocados exported from Mexico into the United States and approximately 5% of the avocados exported from Mexico to countries other than the United States, based on our estimates.

We also handle avocados from Chile, most of which are on a consignment basis with our growers. Pursuant to our joint venture agreement with M5, Calavo de Chile is now the primary contact with our Chilean avocado sources. Our commission percentage is approximately 8%. Additionally, from time to time, we may purchase Chilean sourced avocados. Pursuant to our consignment

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arrangements, we occasionally make advances to Chilean growers. Historically, we made such advances related to both pre-harvest and post-harvest activities, but our focus during fiscal years 2011 through 2013 was primarily related to post-harvest activities. Typically, we obtain collateral (i.e. fruit, fixed assets, etc.) that approximates the value at risk, prior to making such advances. Historical experience demonstrates that providing post-harvest advances results in our acquiring full market risk for the product, as it is possible (although unlikely) that our sale proceeds may be less than the amounts we paid to the grower. This is a result of the high level of volatility inherent in the avocado and perishable food markets, which are subject to significant pricing declines based on the availability of fruit in the market. In the event that we do make a pre-season advance, our ability to recover such pre-harvest advance would be largely dependent on the grower’s ability to deliver avocados to us, as well as the inherent risks of farming, such as weather and pests.

Sales of Chilean grown avocados have generally been significant during our 4^th and 1^st fiscal quarters. Additionally, with the Chilean harvesting season being complimentary to the California season (August through February), Chilean avocados are able to command competitive retail pricing in the market. During 2013, we had minimal sales for Chilean avocados as we have increased our focus on Mexican and California sourced avocados.

We have developed a series of marketing and sales initiatives primarily aimed at our largest customers that are designed to differentiate our products and services from those offered by our competitors. Some of these key initiatives are as follows:

• We continue to have success with our ProRipeVIP™ avocado ripening program. This proprietary program allows us to deliver avocados evenly ripened to our customers’ specifications. We have invested in TasteTech Near Infrared (NIR) technology and equipment. The most significant reason we invested in the TasteTech systems is because the NIR technology measures internal qualities of the entire piece of fruit, as opposed to competitive mechanical tests that use pressure and calculated averages to measure firmness. We believe that ripened avocados help our customers address the consumers’ immediate needs and accelerate the sale of avocados through their stores. We currently have three Aweta systems in use in the United States, which, we believe, can effectively meet our customers’ demand for conditioned fruit.

• We have developed various display techniques and packages that appeal to consumers and, in particular, impulse buyers. Some of our techniques include the bagging of avocados and the strategic display of the bags within the produce section of retail stores. Our research has demonstrated that consumers generally purchase a larger quantity of avocados when presented in a bag as opposed to the conventional bulk displays. We also believe that the value proposition of avocados in a bag provides for a higher level of sales to grocery stores.

Perishable food products include various commodities, including tomatoes, papayas, and pineapples. The majority of our sales are generated from tomatoes and papayas. Tomatoes are primarily handled on a consigned basis, while papayas are handled on a pooling basis, similar to the California avocado pool previously described. Sales of our diversified Fresh products do not generally experience significant fluctuations related to seasonality. We believe our efforts in distributing our other various commodities complement our offerings of avocados.

Calavo Foods

The Calavo Foods segment was originally conceived as a mechanism to stabilize the price of California avocados by reducing the volume of avocados available to the marketplace. In the 1960’s and early 1970’s, we pioneered the process of freezing avocado pulp and developed a wide variety of guacamole recipes to address the diverse tastes of consumers and buyers in both the retail and food service industries. One of the key benefits of frozen products is their long shelf-life. With the introduction of low cost processed products delivered from Mexican based processors, however, we realigned the segment’s strategy by shifting the fruit procurement and pulp processing functions to Mexico.

We utilize ultra high pressure technology equipment which is designed to “cold pasteurize” our guacamole products. Using high pressure only, this procedure substantially destroys the cells of any bacteria that could lead to spoilage, food safety, or oxidation issues. Once the procedure is complete, our packaged guacamole is cased and shipped to various retail and food service customers throughout the markets we service. By fiscal year 2010, we had two 215L ultra high pressure machines into service. These machines, which are located in Uruapan, pressurize all guacamole product lines, including all frozen products, which begun in fiscal 2010. A 3^rd ultra high pressure machine, with a larger capacity of 350L, was put into service during our first fiscal quarter of 2012. We estimate that our operating capacity for all three ultra high pressure machines at year end to be approximately 75%. While we believe this capacity is reasonable give our current sales, we are considering various plans to expand our production capacity to meet our future expected growth. Net sales of our ultra high pressure (fresh) products, typically sold to retail customers, represented approximately 46% and 50% of total guacamole products within the Calavo Foods segment sales for the years ended October 31, 2013 and 2012.

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Sales in the U.S. and Canada are made principally through a commissioned nationwide broker network, which is supported by our regional sales managers. We believe that our marketing strength is distinguished by providing quality products, innovation, year-round product availability, strategically located warehouses, and market relationships. During fiscal year 2013, our 5 and 25 largest processed product customers represented approximately 3% and 6% of our total consolidated revenues. During fiscal year 2012, our 5 and 25 largest processed product customers represented approximately 4% and 8% of our total consolidated revenues. During fiscal years 2013, 2012 and 2011 none of our processed product customers represented more than 10% of total consolidated revenues.

In February 2010, we acquired a 65 percent ownership interest in newly created CSL which acquired substantially all of the assets of LSC. LSC is a regional producer in the upper Midwest of Salsa Lisa refrigerated salsas. We believe that this line of salsa will further diversify our product offerings and will be a natural complement to our ultra-high-pressure guacamole.

RFG

In June 2011, Calavo, CG Mergersub LLC (Newco), Renaissance Food Group, LLC (RFG) and Liberty Fresh Foods, LLC, Kenneth Catchot, Cut Fruit, LLC, James Catchot, James Gibson, Jose O. Castillo, Donald L. Johnson and RFG Nominee Trust (collectively, the Sellers) entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger dated May 25, 2011 (the Acquisition Agreement), which sets forth the terms and conditions pursuant to which Calavo would acquire a 100 percent ownership interest in RFG. Pursuant to the Acquisition Agreement, Newco, a newly formed Delaware limited liability company and wholly-owned subsidiary of Calavo, merged with and into RFG, with RFG as the surviving entity. RFG is a fresh-food company that produces, markets, and distributes nationally a portfolio of healthy, high quality products for consumers via the retail channel. See Note 16 of our consolidated financial statements for additional information.

RFG products range from fresh-cut fruit, ready-to-eat vegetables, recipe-ready vegetables and deli meat products. RFG sells under the popular labels of Garden Highway Fresh Cut, Garden Highway, and Garden Highway Chef Essentials to a wide range of customers. During fiscal year 2013, our 5 and 25 largest RFG product customers represented approximately 18% and 27% of our total consolidated revenues. During fiscal year 2012, our 5 and 25 largest RFG product customers represented approximately 17% and 28% of our total consolidated revenues. During fiscal years 2013, 2012 and 2011 none of our RFG product customers represented more than 10% of total consolidated revenues.

Sales and Other Financial Information by Business Segment and Product Category

Sales and other financial information by business segment are provided in Note 11 to our consolidated financial statements that are included in this Annual Report.

Patents and Trademarks

Our trademarks include the Calavo and RFG brand name and related logos. We also utilize the following trademarks in conducting our business: Avo Fresco, Bueno, Calavo Gold, Calavo Salsa Lisa, Salsa Lisa, Celebrate the Taste, El Dorado, Fresh Ripe, Select, Taste of Paradise, The First Name in Avocados, Tico, Mfresh, Maui Fresh International, Triggered Avocados, ProRipeVIP™, Garden Highway Fresh Cut, Garden Highway, and Garden Highway Chef Essentials. FreshRealm has filed two patents, one for a refrigerated re-usable shipping container the other for a crowdsourced delivery network called “co-drop.”

Working Capital Requirements

Generally, we make payments to our avocado growers and other suppliers in advance of collecting all of the related accounts receivable. We generally bridge the timing between vendor payments and customer receipts by using operating cash flows and commercial bank borrowings. In addition, we provide crop loans and other advances to some of our growers, which are also funded through operating cash flows and borrowings.

Non-California sourced avocados and perishable food products often require working capital to finance the payment of advances to suppliers and collection of accounts receivable. These working capital needs are also financed through the use of operating cash flows and bank borrowings.

With respect to our Calavo Foods business, we require working capital to finance the production of our processed avocado products, building and maintaining an adequate supply of finished product, and collecting our accounts receivable balances. These working capital needs are financed through the use of operating cash flows and bank borrowings.

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Backlog

Our customers do not place product orders significantly in advance of the requested product delivery dates. Customers typically order perishable products two to ten days in advance of shipment, and typically order Calavo Foods within thirty days in advance of shipment.

Research and Development

Prior to the acquisition of RFG and the creation of FreshRealm, we did not undertake significant research and development efforts. Research and development programs, if any, were limited to the continuous process of refining and developing new techniques to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of our Calavo Foods operations and the handling, ripening, storage, and packing of fresh avocados. With the acquisition of RFG, we have increased research and development for new and improved products which is driven by customer requests, changes in product specifications, customer and market research and/or innovative ideas generated by our own team of experts with food processing and culinary backgrounds. We solicit customer and supplier input, review process and product trends and conduct sensory and shelf life testing, all to expand the category and drive new sales for our customers. Additionally, with the creation of FreshRealm, we have significantly increased our emphasis on research and development. Much of the research and development has been focused on a re-usable shipping container, which includes designing, and the testing of prototypes, testing packing efficiency, gathering consumer feedback, thermal research, and testing the longevity and reusability of containers. In addition, we have incurred costs related to the programming of a cloud technology operating system, as well as consumer research. Research and development costs are charged to expense when incurred. Total research and development costs for fiscal years 2013 was approximately $1.5 million. Total research and development costs for fiscal years 2012, and 2011 were less than $0.1 million.

Compliance with Government Regulations

The California State Department of Food and Agriculture oversees the packing and processing of California avocados and conducts tests for fruit quality and packaging standards. All of our packages are stamped with the state seal as meeting standards. Various states have instituted regulations providing differing levels of oversight with respect to weights and measures, as well as quality standards.

As a manufacturer and marketer of processed avocado products, our operations are subject to extensive regulation by various federal government agencies, including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the USDA and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), as well as state and local agencies, with respect to production processes, product attributes, packaging, labeling, storage and distribution. Under various statutes and regulations, these agencies prescribe requirements and establish standards for safety, purity and labeling. In addition, advertising of our products is subject to regulation by the FTC, and our operations are subject to certain health and safety regulations, including those issued under the Occupational Safety and Health Act. Our manufacturing facilities and products are subject to periodic inspection by federal, state and local authorities.

As a result of our agricultural and food processing activities, we are subject to numerous environmental laws and regulations. These laws and regulations govern the treatment, handling, storage and disposal of materials and waste and the remediation of contaminated properties.

We seek to comply at all times with all such laws and regulations and to obtain any necessary permits and licenses, and we are not aware of any instances of material non-compliance. We believe our facilities and practices are sufficient to maintain compliance with applicable governmental laws, regulations, permits and licenses.

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Employees

As of October 31, 2013, we had 1,848 employees, of which 694 were located in the United States and 1,154 were located in Mexico. We do not have a significant number of United States employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement. 1,018 of Calavo’s Mexican employees are represented by a union. We consider the relationship with our employees to be good and we have never experienced a significant work stoppage.

The following is a summary of the number of “salaried” and “hourly” employees as of October 31, 2013.

Location	Salaried		Hourly		Total
United States		203		491		694
Mexico		136		1,018		1,154
TOTAL		339		1,509		1,848

Item 1A. Risk Factors

Risks Related to Our Business

We are subject to increasing competition that may adversely affect our operating results.

The market for avocados and processed avocado products is highly competitive and affects each of our businesses. Each of our businesses is subject to competitive pressures, including the following:

• California avocados are impacted by an increasing volume of foreign grown avocados being imported into the United States. Recently, there have been significant plantings of avocados in Mexico, Chile, the Dominican Republic, Peru and other parts of the world, which have had, and will continue to have, the effect of increasing the volume of foreign grown avocados entering the United States market.

• California avocados are subject to competition from other California avocado handlers. If we are unable to consistently pay California growers a competitive price for their avocados, these growers may choose to have their avocados marketed by alternate handlers.

• Non-California sourced avocados and perishable food products are impacted by competitors operating in Mexico. Generally, handlers of Mexican grown avocados operate facilities that are substantially smaller than our facility in Uruapan, Mexico. If we are unable to pack and market a sufficient volume of Mexican grown avocados, smaller handlers will have a lower per unit cost and be able to offer Mexican avocados at a more competitive price to our customers.

• Non-California sourced avocados and perishable food products are also subject to competition from other California avocado handlers that market Chilean grown avocados. If we are unable to consistently pay Chilean packers a competitive price for their avocados, these packers may choose to have their avocados marketed by alternate handlers.

We are subject to the risks of doing business internationally.

We conduct a substantial amount of business with growers and customers who are located outside the United States. We purchase avocados from foreign growers and packers, sell fresh avocados and processed avocado products to foreign customers, and operate a packinghouse and a processing plant in Mexico. In the most recent years, there has been an increase in organized crime in Mexico. This has not had an impact on our operations, but this does increase the risk of doing business in Mexico. We are also subject to regulations imposed by the Mexican government, and also to examinations by the Mexican tax authorities. Significant changes to these government regulations and to assessments by the Mexican tax authorities can have a negative impact on our operations and operating results in Mexico. For additional information about our non-California sourced fruit, see the “Business” section included in this Annual Report.

Our current international operations are subject to a number of inherent risks, including:

• Local economic and political conditions, including disruptions in trading and capital markets;

• Restrictive foreign governmental actions, such as restrictions on transfers of funds and trade protection measures, including export duties and quotas and customs duties and tariffs; and

• Changes in legal or regulatory requirements affecting foreign investment, loans, taxes, imports, and exports

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Currency exchange fluctuations may impact the results of our operations.

Currency exchange rate fluctuations, depending upon the nature of the changes, may make our domestic-sourced products more expensive compared to foreign grown products or may increase our cost of obtaining foreign-sourced products. Because we do not hedge against our foreign currency exposure, our business has increased susceptibility to foreign currency fluctuations.

We and our growers are subject to the risks that are inherent in farming.

Our results of operations may be adversely affected by numerous factors over which we have little or no control and that are inherent in farming, including reductions in the market prices for our products, adverse weather and growing conditions, pest and disease problems, and new government regulations regarding farming and the marketing of agricultural products.

Our earnings are sensitive to fluctuations in market prices and demand for our products.

Excess supplies often cause severe price competition in our industry. Growing conditions in various parts of the world, particularly weather conditions such as windstorms, floods, droughts and freezes, as well as diseases and pests, are primary factors affecting market prices because of their influence on the supply and quality of product.

Fresh produce is highly perishable and generally must be brought to market and sold soon after harvest. The selling price received for each type of produce depends on all of these factors, including the availability and quality of the produce item in the market, and the availability and quality of competing types of produce.

In addition, general public perceptions regarding the quality, safety or health risks associated with particular food products could reduce demand and prices for some of our products. To the extent that consumer preferences evolve away from products that we produce for health or other reasons, and we are unable to modify our products or to develop products that satisfy new consumer preferences, there will be a decreased demand for our products.

Increases in commodity or raw product costs, such as fuel, packaging, and paper, could adversely affect our operating results.

Many factors may affect the cost and supply of fresh produce, including external conditions, commodity market fluctuations, currency fluctuations, changes in governmental laws and regulations, agricultural programs, severe and prolonged weather conditions and natural disasters. Increased costs for purchased fruit have in the past negatively impacted our operating results, and there can be no assurance that they will not adversely affect our operating results in the future.

The price of various commodities can significantly affect our costs. Fuel and transportation cost is a significant component of the price of much of the produce that we purchase from growers, and there can be no assurance that we will be able to pass on to our customers the increased costs we incur in these respects.

The cost of paper is also significant to us because some of our products are packed in cardboard boxes. If the price of paper increases and we are not able to effectively pass these price increases along to our customers, then our operating income will decrease.

We are subject to the risk of product liability claims.

The sale of food products for human consumption involves the risk of injury to consumers. Such injuries may result from tampering by unauthorized third parties, product contamination or spoilage, including the presence of foreign objects, substances, chemicals, other agents, or residues introduced during the growing, storage, handling or transportation phases. While we are subject to governmental inspection and regulations and believe our facilities comply in all material respects with all applicable laws and regulations, we cannot be sure that consumption of our products will not cause a health-related illness in the future or that we will not be subject to claims or lawsuits relating to such matters. Even if a product liability claim is unsuccessful or is not fully pursued, the negative publicity surrounding any assertion that our products caused illness or injury could adversely affect our reputation with existing and potential customers and our corporate and brand image.

We are subject to possible changing USDA and FDA regulations which govern the importation of foreign avocados into the United States and the processing of processed avocado products.

The USDA has established, and continues to modify, regulations governing the importation of avocados into the United States. Our permits that allow us to import foreign-sourced avocados into the United States generally are contingent on our compliance with these regulations. Our results of operations may be adversely affected if we are unable to comply with existing and modified regulations and are unable to secure avocado import permits in the future.

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The FDA establishes, and continues to modify, regulations governing the production of processed avocado products, such as the new Food Safety Modernization Act, which implements mandatory preventive controls for food facilities and compliance with mandatory produce safety standards. Our results of operations may be adversely affected if we are unable to comply with these existing and modified regulations.

The acquisition of other businesses could pose risks to our operating income.

We intend to review acquisition prospects that would complement our business. While we are not currently a party to any agreement with respect to any acquisitions, we may acquire other businesses in the future. Future acquisitions by us could result in accounting charges, potentially dilutive issuances of equity securities, and increased debt and contingent liabilities, any of which could have a material adverse effect on our business and the market price of our common stock. Acquisitions entail numerous risks, including the assimilation of the acquired operations, diversion of management’s attention to other business concerns, risks of entering markets in which we have limited prior experience, and the potential loss of key employees of acquired organizations. We may be unable to successfully integrate businesses or the personnel of any business that might be acquired in the future, and our failure to do so could have a material adverse effect on our business and on the market price of our common stock.

Our ability to competitively serve our customers is a function of reliable and low cost transportation. Disruption of the supply of these services and/or significant increases in the cost of these services could impact our operating income.

We use multiple forms of transportation to bring our products to market. They include ocean, truck, and air-cargo. Disruption to the timely supply of these services or dramatic increases in the cost of these services for any reason including availability of fuel for such services, labor disputes, or governmental restrictions limiting specific forms of transportation could have an adverse effect on our ability to serve our customers and consumers and could have an adverse effect on our financial performance.

We depend on our infrastructure to have sufficient capacity to handle our annual production needs.

We have an infrastructure that has sufficient capacity for our production needs, but if we lose machinery or facilities due to natural disasters or mechanical failure, we may not be able to operate at a sufficient capacity to meet our production needs. This could have a material adverse effect on our business, which could impact our results of operations and our financial condition.

We depend on our key personnel and if we lose the services of any of these individuals, or fail to attract and retain additional key personnel, we may not be able to implement our business strategy or operate our business effectively.

Our future success largely depends on the contributions of our management team. We believe that these individuals’ expertise and knowledge about our industry and their respective fields and their relationships with other individuals in our industry are critical factors to our continued growth and success. We do not carry key person insurance. The loss of the services of any member of our senior management team could have a material adverse effect on our business and prospects. Our success also depends upon our ability to attract and retain additional qualified sales, marketing and other personnel.

A portion of our workforce is unionized and labor disruptions could decrease our profitability.

While we believe that our relations with our employees are good, we cannot assure you that we will be able to negotiate collective bargaining agreements on favorable terms, or at all, and without production interruptions, including labor stoppages. A prolonged labor dispute, which could include a work stoppage, could have a material adverse effect on the portion of our business affected by the dispute, which could impact our business, results of operations and financial condition.

System security risks, data protection breaches, cyber-attacks and systems integration issues could disrupt our internal operations or services provided to customers, and any such disruption could reduce our expected revenue, increase our expenses, damage our reputation and adversely affect our stock price.

Experienced computer programmers and hackers may be able to penetrate our network security and misappropriate or compromise our confidential information or that of third parties, create system disruptions or cause shutdowns. Computer programmers and hackers also may be able to develop and deploy viruses, worms, and other malicious software programs that attack our products or otherwise exploit any security vulnerabilities of our products. In addition, sophisticated hardware and operating system software and applications that we produce or procure from third parties may contain defects in design or manufacture, including “bugs” and other problems that could unexpectedly interfere with the operation of the system. The costs to us to eliminate or alleviate cyber or other security problems, bugs, viruses, worms, malicious software programs and security vulnerabilities could be significant, and our efforts to address these problems may not be successful and could result in interruptions, delays, cessation of service and loss of existing or potential customers that may impede our sales, manufacturing, distribution or other critical functions.

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Portions of our IT infrastructure also may experience interruptions, delays or cessations of service or produce errors in connection with systems integration or migration work that takes place from time to time. We may not be successful in implementing new systems and transitioning data, which could cause business disruptions and be more expensive, time consuming, disruptive and resource-intensive. Such disruptions could adversely impact our ability to fulfill orders and interrupt other processes. Delayed sales, lower margins or lost customers resulting from these disruptions have adversely affected in the past, and in the future could adversely affect, our financial results, stock price and reputation.

Risks Related to Our Common Stock

The value of our common stock may be adversely affected by market volatility.

The trading price of our common stock fluctuates and may be influenced by many factors, including:

• Our operating and financial performance and prospects;

• The depth and liquidity of the market for our common stock;

• Investor perception of us and the industry and markets in which we operate;

• Our inclusion in, or removal from, any equity market indices;

• Changes in earnings estimates or buy/sell recommendations by analysts; and

• General financial, domestic, international, economic and other market conditions;

Our ability to raise capital in the future may be limited, and our failure to raise capital when needed could prevent us from executing our growth strategy.

The timing and amount of our working capital and capital expenditure requirements may vary significantly depending on many factors, including:

• Market acceptance of our products; and

• The existence of opportunities for expansion.

If our capital resources are not sufficient to satisfy our liquidity needs, we may seek to sell additional equity or obtain additional debt financing. The sale of additional equity would result in dilution to our shareholders. Additional debt would result in increased expenses and could result in covenants that would restrict our operations. With the exception of our existing credit facility, we have not made arrangements to obtain additional financing. We may not be able to obtain additional financing, if required, in amounts or on terms acceptable to us, or at all.

Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments

None.

Item 2. Properties

We lease our corporate headquarters building from Limoneira Company (Limoneira) located in Santa Paula, California. In addition, RFG leases their corporate office in Ranch Cordova, California. We have numerous facilities throughout the United States, and two facilities in Mexico. See the following table for a summary of our locations:

United States Locations:

Packinghouses:

Leased or Owned:	City	State	Description
Owned	Santa Paula	California	Handles California, Mexican and Chilean avocados. The facility was purchased in 1955 and has had and has been improved in capacity and efficiency since then. This facility operates substantially similar to our Temecula facility. We believe that the annual capacity of this facility will be sufficient to handle our forecasted annual production needs.
Owned	Temecula	California	Handles California, Mexican and Chilean avocados. The facility was built in 1985 and has been improved in capacity and efficiency since then. This facility operates substantially similar to our Santa Paula facility. We believe that the annual capacity of this facility will be sufficient to handle our forecasted annual production needs.

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Operating and Distributing Facilities:

Leased or Owned:	City	State	Description
Owned	Santa Paula	California	Operates as a ripening, storage and shipping facility for our fresh avocado operations. We sort and pack certain diversified commodities as well. We believe that the annual capacity of this facility will be sufficient to pack and ripen, if necessary, the expected annual volume of avocados and specialty commodities delivered to us.
Leased	Swedesboro	New Jersey	Primarily ripens, sorts, packs, and ships avocados. Additionally, it also serves to store and ship certain tropical commodities as well. In fiscal 2014, we expect to add 4 additional ripe rooms that are expected to increase capacity by 33% for avocado ripening. We believe that the annual capacity of this facility will be sufficient to handle our forecasted annual production needs.
Leased	Garland	Texas	Primarily ripens, sorts, packs and ships fresh avocados. We believe that the annual capacity of this facility will be sufficient to handle our forecasted annual production needs.
Leased	Nogales	Arizona	Primarily ripens, sorts, packs and ships, tomatoes, and other diversified commodities. We believe that the annual capacity of this facility will be sufficient to handle our forecasted annual production needs.
Leased	Hilo	Hawaii	Primarily sorts, packs, and ships papayas. We believe that the annual capacity will be sufficient to handle our forecasted annual production needs.
Owned	Hilo	Hawaii	Primarily provides irradiation services for produce grown in Hawaii. We believe that the annual capacity will be sufficient to handle our forecasted annual production needs.
Leased	St. Paul	Minnesota	CSL facility that produces salsa. We believe that the annual capacity of this facility will be sufficient to handle our forecasted annual production needs.
Leased	Houston	Texas	RFG facility that primarily processes cut fruits and vegetables, salads, sandwiches, and wraps. We believe that the annual capacity of this facility will be sufficient to handle our forecasted annual production needs.
Leased	Sacramento	California	RFG facility that primarily processes cut fruits and vegetables, salads, sandwiches, and wraps. We believe that the annual capacity of this facility will be sufficient to handle our forecasted annual production needs.

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Mexico Locations:

Packinghouse and Processing Facility:

Leased or Owned:	City	State	Description
Owned	Uruapan	Michoacan	Our Calavo Foods processing facility produces guacamole products. While we believe this capacity is reasonable given our current sales, we are considering various plans to expand our production capacity to meet our future expected growth.
Owned	Uruapan	Michoacan	Handles avocados delivered to us by Mexican growers. The facility, was built in 1985 and has been significantly improved in capacity and efficiency since then. We believe that the annual capacity of this facility will be sufficient to process our forecasted annual production needs.

Item 3. Legal Proceedings

From time to time, we become involved in legal proceedings that are related to our business operations. We are not currently a party to any legal proceedings that could have a material adverse effect upon our financial position or results of operations.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable

Executive Officers of the Registrant

The following table sets forth the name, age and position of individuals who hold positions as executive officers of our company. There are no family relationships between any director or executive officer and any other director or executive officer of our company. Executive officers are elected by the Board of Directors and serve at the discretion of the Board.

Name	Age	Position
Lecil E. Cole	74	Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and President
Arthur J. Bruno	63	Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary
Robert J. Wedin	64	Vice President, Sales and Fresh Marketing
Alan C. Ahmer	65	Vice President, Processed Product Sales and Production
Michael A. Browne	55	Vice President, Fresh Operations

Lecil E. Cole has been a member of our board of directors since February 1982 and has served as Chairman of the Board since 1988. Mr. Cole has also served as our Chief Executive Officer and President since February 1999. He served as an executive of Safeway Stores from 1964 to 1976 and as Chairman of Central Coast Federal Land Bank from 1986 to 1996. Mr. Cole has served as Chairman and President of Hawaiian Sweet, Inc. and Tropical Hawaiian Products, Inc. since 1996. Mr. Cole farms approximately 4,400 acres in California on which avocados and cattle are produced and raised.

Arthur J. Bruno has served as our Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary since October 2003. During fiscal 2004, Mr. Bruno also assumed the title and responsibilities of Chief Operating Officer. From 1988 to 2003, Mr. Bruno served as the president and co-founder of Maui Fresh International, Inc. Mr. Bruno is a Certified Public Accountant.

Robert J. Wedin has served as our Vice President since 1993. Mr. Wedin joined us in 1973 at our then Santa Barbara packinghouse. Beginning in 1990, Mr. Wedin served as a director of the California Avocado Commission for a period of ten years. Mr. Wedin currently is a board member of Producesupply.org and serves as a member of that organization’s executive committee.

Alan C. Ahmer has served as our Vice President since 1989. Mr. Ahmer joined us in 1979 as a regional sales manager in our Calavo Foods business. In September 2003, Mr. Ahmer’s new title became Vice-President, Calavo Foods Sales and Production.

Michael A. Browne has served as our Vice President since 2005. From 1997 until joining us, Mr. Browne served as the founder and co-owner of Fresh Directions International, a closely held multinational fresh produce company, which marketed fresh avocados from Mexico, Chile, and the Dominican Republic. Mr. Browne joined us in May 2005.

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PART II

Item 5. Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

In March 2002, our common stock began trading on the OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol “CVGW.” In July 2002, our common stock began trading on the Nasdaq National Market under the symbol “CVGW” and currently trades on the Nasdaq Global Select Market.

The following tables set forth, for the periods indicated, the high and low sales prices per share of our common stock as reported on the Nasdaq Global Select Market.

Fiscal 2013	High		Low
First Quarter	$	24.74	$	20.88
Second Quarter	$	29.06	$	24.57
Third Quarter	$	31.68	$	25.66
Fourth Quarter	$	30.77	$	24.19

Fiscal 2012	High		Low
First Quarter	$	27.06	$	21.33
Second Quarter	$	28.73	$	24.88
Third Quarter	$	29.34	$	22.98
Fourth Quarter	$	27.17	$	21.17

As of November 30, 2013, there were approximately 963 stockholders of record of our common stock.

As previously reported on Current Reports on Form 8-K, we issued 999,117 shares of unregistered Calavo common stock per the RFG Amended Acquisition Agreement, in October 2013. We filed an S-3 registration statement registering the resale of 172,117 of these shares in October 2013.

As previously reported on a Form 10-Q Report for the quarter ended April 30, 2013, on April 10, 2013, we repurchased 165,000 shares of our common stock from Limoneira for cash consideration of $4.8 million at a purchase price of $29.02 per share, the closing price on April 10, 2013. These shares were cancelled and returned to authorized, but unissued, status.

Dividend Policy

Our dividend policy is to provide for an annual dividend payment, as determined by the Board of Directors. We anticipate paying dividends in the first quarter of our fiscal year.

On December 12, 2013, we paid a $0.70 per share dividend in the aggregate amount of $11.0 million to shareholders of record on November 29, 2013.

On December 12, 2012, we paid a $0.65 per share dividend in the aggregate amount of $9.6 million to shareholders of record on November 28, 2012.

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Item 6. Selected Financial Data

SELECTED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA

The following summary consolidated financial data (other than pounds information) for each of the years in the five-year period ended October 31, 2013, are derived from the audited consolidated financial statements of Calavo Growers, Inc.

Historical results are not necessarily indicative of results that may be expected in any future period. The following data should be read in conjunction with “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and our consolidated financial statements and notes thereto that are included elsewhere in this Annual Report.

	Fiscal Year Ended October 31,
	2013			2012			2011			2010			2009
	(In thousands, except per share data)
Income Statement Data: (1)(2)(3)(4)
Net sales	$	691,451		$	551,119		$	522,529		$	398,351		$	344,765
Gross margin		60,124			60,666			42,308			51,530			44,533
Net income attributable to Calavo Growers, Inc.		17,349			17,052			11,068			17,764			13,611
Basic net income per share	$	1.17		$	1.15		$	0.75		$	1.22		$	0.94
Diluted net income per share	$	1.17		$	1.15		$	0.75		$	1.22		$	0.94
Balance Sheet Data as of End of Period(3):
Working capital	$	12,350		$	9,656		$	8,643		$	14,801		$	12,052
Total assets		239,939			207,891			185,323			150,198			122,749
Current portion of long-term obligations		5,258			5,416			5,448			1,369			1,366
Long-term debt, less current portion		7,792			13,039			18,244			6,089			13,908
Shareholders’ equity		128,452			110,022			95,780			88,257			69,487
Cash Flows Provided by (Used in):
Operations	$	13,721		$	21,723		$	7,866		$	19,979		$	22,504
Investing(2)(3)(5)(7)		(7,746	)		(7,161	)		(20,907	)		(9,502	)		(6,497	)
Financing(6)		(5,050	)		(10,233	)		14,751			(10,288	)		(16,641	)
Other Data:
Dividends declared per share	$	0.70		$	0.65		$	0.55		$	0.55		$	0.50
Net book value per share	$	8.18		$	7.45		$	6.52		$	6.04		$	4.79
Pounds of California avocados sold		141,400			127,145			84,913			170,650			53,000
Pounds of non-California avocados sold		218,244			174,995			156,973			123,700			162,950
Pounds of processed avocados products sold		21,636			17,341			18,811			21,651			21,259

(1) In July 2013, we entered into with certain noncontrolling members an Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of FreshRealm. As of October 31, 2013, planned, principal operations have not commenced. As a result, FreshRealm has no sales or cost of sales. FreshRealm has incurred $1.9 million of expenses related to its development as of October 31, 2013, which are included in selling, general and administrative expenses. See Note 17 in our consolidated financial statements for further information.

(2) In October 2012, we entered into a sale agreement with SRD, pursuant to which the Company has agreed to sell to SRD all of our interest, representing one-half ownership, in Maui Fresh for $2.6 million. This transaction resulted in a gain on sale of approximately $0.5 million.

(3) Operating results for fiscal 2013, 2012 and 2011 and balance sheet data as of end of those respective periods include the acquisition of RFG from the date of acquisition of June 1, 2011. For fiscal year 2013, RFG net sales, gross margins, and net income before taxes were $191.5 million, $15.5 million and $6.8 million. For fiscal year 2012, RFG net sales, gross margins, and net income before taxes were $154.1 million, $12.4 million and $4.5 million. For fiscal year 2011, RFG net sales, gross margins, and net income before taxes were $56.7 million, $4.3 million and $1.2 million. We have paid the Sellers $14.2 million in cash, net of adjustments based on RFG’s financial condition at closing. See Note 16 to our consolidated financial statements for further information.

(4) Operating results for fiscal 2013, 2012, 2011 and 2010 include the acquisitions of CSL from the date of acquisition of February 8, 2010. For fiscal year 2013, CSL’s net sales and gross losses were $1.6 million and $1.0 million. Net loss was $0.7 million. For fiscal year 2012, CSL’s net sales and gross losses were $2.1 million and $0.5 million. Net loss was not significant. For fiscal year 2011, CSL’s net sales and gross losses were $1.8 million and $0.3 million. Net loss was not significant. For fiscal year 2010, CSL’s net sales and gross losses were $0.8 million and $0.4 million. Net loss was not significant.

(5) For fiscal year 2011, we made a $3.0 million infrastructure advance to Agricola Belher. For fiscal year 2013, 2012 and 2010, we did not make an infrastructure advance to Agricola Belher. For fiscal 2012, the 2012 payment was not made and both parties agreed to defer the payment until 2013. We collected $1.7 million, $1.2 million and $1.8 million in fiscal years 2013, 2011 and 2010 related to infrastructure advances.

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(6) On April 10, 2013, we repurchased 165,000 shares of our common stock from Limoneira for cash consideration of $4.8 million at a purchase price of $29.02 per share, the closing price on April 10, 2013. These shares were cancelled and returned to authorized, but unissued, status.

(7) In October 2013, we contributed $1.0 million to the purchase of 60 hectares of property in Jalisco, Mexico, for the development of facilities to grow tomatoes. In the first quarter of 2014, we expect to enter into a joint venture agreement with Agricola Belher (Belher) for the purpose of selling and distributing tomatoes. Such joint venture is expected to operate under the name of Agricola Don Memo. Belher and Calavo are expected to have an equal one-half ownership interests in Agricola Don Memo, but Belher will ultimately have overall management responsibility for the operations of Agricola Don Memo. The contribution of $1.0 million has been recorded as an investment in unconsolidated entities on our consolidated financial statements.

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Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

You should read the following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations together with “Selected Consolidated Financial Data” and our consolidated financial statements and notes thereto that appear elsewhere in this Annual Report. This discussion and analysis contains forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties, and assumptions. Actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including, but not limited to, those presented under “Risks related to our business” included in Item 1A and elsewhere in this Annual Report.

Overview

We are a leader in the distribution of avocados, prepared avocado products, and other perishable food products throughout the United States. Our expertise in marketing and distributing avocados, prepared avocados, and other perishable foods allows us to deliver a wide array of fresh and prepared food products to food distributors, produce wholesalers, supermarkets, and restaurants on a worldwide basis. We procure avocados principally from California, Mexico, and Chile. Through our various operating facilities, we sort, pack, and/or ripen avocados, tomatoes and/or Hawaiian grown papayas. Additionally, we also produce salsa and prepare ready-to-eat produce and deli products. We report our operations in three different business segments: (1) Fresh products, (2) Calavo Foods and (3) RFG. See Note 11 to our consolidated financial statements for further discussion.

Our Fresh products business grades, sizes, packs, cools, and ripens (if desired) avocados for delivery to our customers. We presently operate two packinghouses and three operating and distributing facilities that handle avocados across the United States. These packinghouses handled approximately 30% of the California avocado crop during the 2013 fiscal year, based on data obtained from the California Avocado Commission. Our operating results and the returns we pay our growers are highly dependent on the volume of avocados delivered to our packinghouses, as a significant portion of our costs is fixed. Our strategy calls for continued efforts to retain and recruit growers that meet our business model. Additionally, our Fresh products business also procures avocados grown in Chile and Mexico, as well as other various commodities, including tomatoes, papayas, and pineapples. We operate a packinghouse in Mexico that, together with certain co-packers that we frequently purchase fruit from, handled approximately 20% of the Mexican avocado crop bound for the United States market and approximately 5% of the avocados exported from Mexico to countries other than the United States during the 2012-2013 Mexican season, based on our estimates. Our strategy is to increase our market share of currently sourced avocados to all accepted marketplaces. We believe our diversified avocado sources provides a level of supply stability that may, over time, help solidify the demand for avocados among consumers in the United States and elsewhere in the world. We believe our efforts in distributing our other various commodities, such as those shown above, complement our offerings of avocados. From time to time, we continue to explore distribution of other crops that provide reasonable returns to the business.

Our Calavo Foods business procures avocados, processes avocados into a wide variety of guacamole products, and distributes the processed product to our customers. All of our prepared avocado products shipped to North America are “cold pasteurized” and include both frozen and fresh guacamole. Due to the long shelf-life of our frozen guacamole and the purity of our fresh guacamole, we believe that we are well positioned to address the diverse taste and needs of today’s customers. Additionally, we also prepare various fresh salsa products. Customers include both food service industry and retail businesses. We continue to seek to expand our relationships with major food service companies and develop alliances that will allow our products to reach a larger percentage of the marketplace.

Net sales of frozen products represented approximately 54% and 50% of total processed segment sales for the years ended October 31, 2013 and 2012. Net sales of our ultra high pressure products represented approximately 46% and 50% of total processed segment sales for the years ended October 31, 2013 and 2012.

Our RFG business produces, markets and distributes nationally a portfolio of healthy, high quality lifestyle products for consumers via the retail channel. RFG products range from fresh-cut fruit, ready-to-eat vegetables, recipe-ready vegetables and deli meat products. RFG sells under the popular labels of Garden Highway Fresh Cut, Garden Highway, and Garden Highway Chef Essentials to a wide range of customers.

The operating results of all of our businesses have been, and will continue to be, affected by quarterly and annual fluctuations and market downturns due to a number of factors, such as pests and disease, weather patterns, changes in demand by consumers, the timing of the receipt, reduction, or cancellation of significant customer orders, the gain or loss of significant customers, market acceptance of our products, our ability to develop, introduce, and market new products on a timely basis, availability and cost of avocados and supplies from growers and vendors, new product introductions by our competitors, change in the mix of avocados and Calavo Foods and RFG products we sell, and general economic conditions. We believe, however, that we are currently positioned to address these risks and deliver favorable operating results for the foreseeable future.

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Recent Developments

Dividend Payment

On December 12, 2013, we paid a $0.70 per share dividend in the aggregate amount of $11.0 million to shareholders of record on November 29, 2013.

Contingencies

From time to time, we are also involved in litigation arising in the ordinary course of our business that we do not believe will have a material adverse impact on our financial statements.

Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of FreshRealm, LLC

Effective July 31, 2013, Calavo and certain noncontrolling members have entered into an Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement (the “Agreement”) of FreshRealm, LLC (FreshRealm).

The purpose of FreshRealm is to engage in activities relating to the marketing of food products directly to consumers or other entities. FreshRealm’s technology platform is currently being developed and is expected to allow participants such as traditional retailers, large and small enterprises, communities and food banks to enter into a platform resembling a national fresh food cooperative. FreshRealm will serve as a way to connect participants to a network of regional fresh food producers.

Pursuant to this Agreement, FreshRealm issued approximately 1.3 million units, with Calavo owning 71.5% of FreshRealm for a capital contribution of $0.9 million. The noncontrolling members, representing the remaining 28.5% ownership, contributed either cash (totaling approximately $0.1 million) or a full-recourse promissory note payable to Calavo (totaling approximately $0.3 million) in exchange for their units. The percentage interest of each member may be subject to pro rata adjustments through October 31, 2013 based on participation of the anticipated initial member group. Each full-recourse promissory note described above will be due and payable in full on May 1, 2016, with interest at 4% per annum, to be due on May 1, 2016. If, prior to May 1, 2016, FreshRealm terminates an employee’s employment for cause, as defined, or the employee terminates his employment other than (A) for good reason, as defined, or (B) as a result of the employee’s death or disability, notwithstanding whether prior to such date the employee repaid his note in full, then all of the employee’s units will be transferred to Calavo.

Members have limited voting rights. In any matters presented to the members for approval, each member will have one vote for each unit held by such member. For situations for which the approval of the members is required, the members shall act by majority vote.

Members may make loans to FreshRealm with the consent of the board of directors of FreshRealm (the “FR Board”). The Board of Calavo Growers approved loans of up to $3,000,000 from Calavo to FreshRealm under the Line of Credit and Security Agreement between Calavo and FreshRealm.

Subject to certain limitations, the FR Board has the sole discretion regarding the amounts and timing of distributions to members. After making tax distributions required for a given fiscal year, all distributions will be made to the members pro rata, pari passu in accordance with their respective percentage interests, except FreshRealm will first apply distributions (other than tax distributions) to each member who is an employee against such member’s promissory note until the promissory note is paid in full.

FreshRealm’s losses and income that are determined for accounting purposes will also be allocated for each fiscal year, including for the full 2013 fiscal year, to the members in accordance with the allocation principles for net loss and net income. As a result, a $0.6 million loss has been allocated to the noncontrolling members as of October 31, 2013. See additional discussion below.

FreshRealm started operating as a development stage company in the second quarter of 2013. As of October 31, 2013, planned, principal operations have not commenced. As a result, FreshRealm has no sales or cost of sales. When principal operations commence, FreshRealm is expected to become our fourth segment. FreshRealm has incurred $1.9 million of expenses related to its development as of October 31, 2013, which are included in selling, general and administrative expenses. Of the $1.9 million in selling, general and administrative expenses, $1.3 million has been attributed to Calavo and a $0.6 million loss has been attributed to the noncontrolling members. We record the noncontrolling interest outside of permanent equity to highlight the potential future cash receivable related to this entity.

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Amendment No.1 to RFG Acquisition Agreement

Effective July 31, 2013, Calavo, RFG and Liberty Fresh Foods, LLC, Kenneth Catchot, Cut Fruit, LLC, James Catchot, James Gibson, Jose O. Castillo, Donald L. Johnson and RFG Nominee Trust (collectively, the “Sellers”) entered into Amendment No. 1 of the Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Amendment”).

Calavo, RFG and the Sellers are parties to an Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as of May 25, 2011 (the “Merger Agreement”) pursuant to which, among other things, Calavo acquired RFG from the Sellers and Calavo agreed to make Earn-Out Payments to the Sellers upon the satisfaction of certain performance requirements specified in the Merger Agreement.

The Merger Agreement states that, upon the attainment of the Stage 2 Maximum Earn-Out Trigger prior to the end of the Earn-Out Period, Calavo shall be obligated to pay the Stage 2 Maximum Earn-Out Consideration to the Sellers. The Merger Agreement states that the Stage 2 Maximum Earn-Out Consideration shall be $5,000,000 in cash and 827,000 shares of Calavo common stock. The Merger Agreement states that the Stage 2 Maximum Earn-Out Trigger shall be met if, for any 12-month period during the Earn-Out Period, (1) the EBITDA for RFG is equal to or greater than $8,000,000 and (2) the Revenue for RFG is equal to or greater than $130,000,000.

Calavo, RFG and the Sellers have amended the Merger Agreement by the Amendment to provide, among other things, that: (1) Calavo shall deliver $5,000,000 of Common Stock to the Sellers, as part of the Stage 2 Maximum Earn-Out Consideration instead of delivering $5,000,000 of cash to the Sellers; (2) the Sellers shall receive specified price protection from Calavo with respect to the sale of such Common Stock; and (3) Calavo shall file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) a Registration Statement on Form S-3 (the “Registration Statement”) which shall cover the public resale of such Common Stock by the Sellers during the period specified in the Amendment.

During our fourth fiscal quarter, RFG attained the Stage 2 Maximum Earn-Out Trigger. As such, pursuant to this amendment, we filed the Registration Statement and issued 172,117 shares of common stock, valued at $29.05, to the Sellers in October 2013. From October 2013 to November 2013, the Sellers sold all 172,117 shares for $5.0 million.

Amendment No.2 to RFG Acquisition Agreement

Effective October 1, 2013, Calavo, RFG and Liberty Fresh Foods, LLC, Kenneth Catchot, Cut Fruit, LLC, James Catchot, James Gibson, Jose O. Castillo, Donald L. Johnson and RFG Nominee Trust (collectively, the “Sellers”) entered into Amendment No. 2 of the Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Second Amendment”).

Calavo, RFG and the Sellers are parties to an Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as of May 25, 2011, as amended by Amendment No. 1 thereto, dated July 31, 2013 (as so amended the “Merger Agreement”), pursuant to which, among other things, Calavo acquired RFG from the Sellers and Calavo agreed to make Earn-Out Payments to the Sellers upon the satisfaction of certain performance requirements specified in the Merger Agreement.

The Merger Agreement provides that, upon the attainment of the Stage 3 Maximum Earn-Out Trigger or the Stage 3 Scale Earn-Out Trigger, as applicable, Calavo shall be obligated to make a Stage 3 Earn-Out Payment to the Sellers consisting of either the Stage 3 Maximum Earn-Out Consideration or the Stage 3 Scale Earn-Out Consideration, each of which shall consist of a specified amount of cash and a specified number of Merger Shares.

Pursuant to the Second Amendment, Calavo, RFG and the Sellers amended the Merger Agreement to provide, among other things, that: (1) with respect to the portion of the Stage 3 Maximum Earn-Out Consideration or the Stage 3 Scale Earn-Out Consideration, as applicable, that is currently required by the Merger Agreement to be paid in cash to the Sellers, Calavo shall have the right to elect to pay all or a portion of such cash amount by delivery of additional Merger Shares to the RFG Nominee Trust (the “Trust”), for the benefit of the Sellers; (2) the Sellers shall receive specified price protection from Calavo with respect to the Trust’s sale of shares of Common Stock on the Nasdaq Stock Market, up to the total number of shares of Common Stock issued to the Trust pursuant to this Second Amendment; and (3) Calavo shall file with the SEC a Registration Statement on Form S-3 covering the Trust’s resale on the Nasdaq Stock Market of any additional Merger Shares issued pursuant to the Second Amendment for sales that occur during the period specified in this Second Amendment. Any additional Merger Shares issued by Calavo in lieu of cash payments to the Sellers will be valued for this purpose at the closing price of Calavo Common Stock as reported on the Nasdaq Stock Market at the time of issuance.

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Investment in Unconsolidated Entity

In October 2013, we contributed $1.0 million to the purchase of 60 hectares of property in Jalisco, Mexico, for the development of facilities to grow tomatoes. In the first quarter of 2014, we expect to enter into a joint venture agreement with Agricola Belher (Belher). Such joint venture is expected to operate under the name of Agricola Don Memo. Belher and Calavo are expected to have equal one-half ownership interests in Agricola Don Memo, but Belher will ultimately have overall management responsibility for the operations of Agricola Don Memo. The contribution of $1.0 million has been recorded as an investment in unconsolidated entities on our consolidated financial statements.

Critical Accounting Estimates

Our discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. On an ongoing basis, we re-evaluate all of our estimates, including those related to the areas of customer and grower receivables, inventories, useful lives of property, plant and equipment, promotional allowances, income taxes, retirement benefits, and commitments and contingencies. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may materially differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions as additional information becomes available in future periods.

Management has discussed the development and selection of critical accounting estimates with the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors and the Audit Committee has reviewed our disclosure relating to critical accounting estimates in this Annual Report.

We believe the following are the more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements.

Promotional allowances. We provide for promotional allowances at the time of sale, based on our historical experience. Our estimates are generally based on evaluating the relationship between promotional allowances and gross sales. The derived percentage is then applied to the current period’s sales revenues in order to arrive at the appropriate debit to sales allowances for the period. The offsetting credit is made to accrued liabilities. When certain amounts of specific customer accounts are subsequently identified as promotional, they are written off against this allowance. Actual amounts may differ from these estimates and such differences are recognized as an adjustment to net sales in the period they are identified. A 1% change in the derived percentage for the entire year would impact results of operations by approximately $0.6 million.

Income taxes. We account for deferred tax liabilities and assets for the future consequences of events that have been recognized in our consolidated financial statements or tax returns. Measurement of the deferred items is based on enacted tax laws. In the event the future consequences of differences between financial reporting bases and tax bases of our assets and liabilities result in a deferred tax asset, we perform an evaluation of the probability of being able to realize the future benefits indicated by such asset. A valuation allowance related to a deferred tax asset is recorded when it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax asset will not be realized.

As a multinational corporation, we are subject to taxation in many jurisdictions, and the calculation of our tax liabilities involves dealing with uncertainties in the application of complex tax laws and regulations in various taxing jurisdictions. If we ultimately determine that the payment of these liabilities will be unnecessary, the liability will be reversed and we will recognize a tax benefit during the period in which it is determined the liability no longer applies. Conversely, we record additional tax charges in a period in which it is determined that a recorded tax liability is less than the ultimate assessment is expected to be.

The application of tax laws and regulations is subject to legal and factual interpretation, judgment and uncertainty. Tax laws and regulations themselves are subject to change as a result of changes in fiscal policy, changes in legislation, the evolution of regulations and court rulings. Therefore, the actual liability for U.S. or foreign taxes may be materially different from management’s estimates, which could result in the need to record additional tax liabilities or potentially reverse previously recorded tax liabilities.

Goodwill and acquired intangible assets. Goodwill, defined as unidentified asset(s) acquired in conjunction with a business acquisition, is tested for impairment on an annual basis and between annual tests whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. Goodwill is tested at the reporting unit level, which is defined as an operating segment or one level below the operating segment. Goodwill impairment testing is a two-step process. The first step of the goodwill impairment test, used to identify potential impairment, compares the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount,

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including goodwill. If the fair value of a reporting unit exceeds its carrying amount, goodwill of the reporting unit is considered not impaired, and the second step of the impairment test would be unnecessary. If the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, the second step of the goodwill impairment test must be performed to measure the amount of impairment loss, if any. The second step of the goodwill impairment test, used to measure the amount of impairment loss, compares the implied fair value of reporting unit goodwill with the carrying amount of that goodwill. If the carrying amount of reporting unit goodwill exceeds the implied fair value of that goodwill, an impairment loss must be recognized in an amount equal to that excess. Goodwill impairment testing requires significant judgment and management estimates, including, but not limited to, the determination of (i) the number of reporting units, (ii) the goodwill and other assets and liabilities to be allocated to the reporting units and (iii) the fair values of the reporting units. The estimates and assumptions described above, along with other factors such as discount rates, will significantly affect the outcome of the impairment tests and the amounts of any resulting impairment losses. We performed our annual assessment of goodwill and determined that no impairment existed as of October 31, 2013.

Contingent consideration: Each period, we revalue our contingent consideration obligations to their fair value and record increases or decreases in the fair value into selling, general and administrative expense. Increases or decreases in the fair value of the contingent consideration obligations can result from changes in the assumed timing and amount of revenue and expense estimates, changes in the probability of payment scenarios, as well as changes in capital market conditions, which impact the discount rate used in the fair valuation. Significant judgment is employed in determining the appropriateness of these assumptions as of the acquisition date and for each subsequent period. Accordingly, future business and economic conditions, as well as changes in any of the assumptions described above, can materially impact the amount of contingent consideration expense we record in any given period. We have amended our acquisition agreement with RFG in regards to the cash payment portion of the Stage II & III earnouts. We no longer will pay cash, but rather in the form of shares of our common stock. We recorded revalue adjustments of $1.8 million in fiscal 2013 and the entire liability of $4.2 million has been reclassified to additional paid in capital. Total net decrease to the contingent considerations in fiscal year 2012 totaled $0.4 million. See Note 16 to our consolidated financial statements for further information.

Allowance for accounts receivable. We provide an allowance for estimated uncollectible accounts receivable balances based on historical experience and the aging of the related accounts receivable. If the financial condition of our customers were to deteriorate, resulting in an impairment of their ability to make payments, additional allowances may be required.

Results of Operations

The following table sets forth certain items from our consolidated statements of income, expressed as percentages of our total net sales, for the periods indicated:

	Year ended October 31,
	2013			2012			2011
Net sales		100.0	%		100.0	%		100.0	%
Gross margins		8.7	%		11.0	%		8.2	%
Selling, general and administrative		5.1	%		6.0	%		4.7	%
Operating income		3.6	%		5.0	%		3.5	%
Interest income		0.0	%		0.0	%		0.0	%
Interest expense		(0.2	)%		(0.2	)%		(0.2	)%
Other income, net		0.1	%		0.2	%		0.0	%
Net income		2.4	%		3.1	%		2.1	%

Net Sales

We believe that the fundamentals for our products continue to be favorable. Firstly, Americans continue to eat more avocados. United States (U.S.) avocado demand continues to grow, with per capita use in 2011/12 reaching 5.0 pounds per person, up 25 percent from the previous year, and approximately double the estimate of a decade ago. We believe that the healthy eating trend that has been developing in the United States contributes to such growth, as avocados, which are cholesterol and sodium free, are dense in fiber, vitamin B6, antioxidants, potassium, folate, and contain unsaturated fat, which help lower cholesterol. Also, a growing number of research studies seem to suggest that phytonutrients, which avocados are rich in, help fight chronic illnesses, such as heart disease and cancer.

Additionally, we believe that the demographic changes in the U.S. will greatly impact the consumption of avocados and avocado-based products. The Hispanic community currently accounts for approximately 17% of the U.S. population, and the total number of Hispanics is estimated to triple by the year 2050. Avocados are considered a staple item purchased by Hispanic consumers, as the per-capita avocado consumption in Mexico is considered significantly higher than that of the U.S.

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We anticipate avocado products will further penetrate the United States marketplace driven by year-round availability of fresh avocados due to imports, a rapidly growing Hispanic population, and the promotion of the health benefits of avocados. As the largest marketer of avocado products in the United States, we believe that we are well positioned to leverage this trend and to grow our Fresh products and Calavo Foods segments of our business. Additionally, we also believe that avocados and avocado based products will further penetrate other marketplaces that we currently operate in, as interest in avocados continues to expand.

In October 2002, the USDA announced the creation of a Hass Avocado Board to promote the sale of Hass variety avocados in the U.S. marketplace. This board provides a basis for a unified funding of promotional activities based on an assessment on all avocados sold in the U.S. marketplace. The California Avocado Commission, which receives its funding from California avocado growers, has historically shouldered the promotional and advertising costs supporting avocado sales. We believe that the incremental funding of promotional and advertising programs in the U.S. will, in the long term, positively impact average selling prices and will favorably impact our avocado businesses. During fiscal 2013, 2012 and 2011, on behalf of avocado growers, we remitted approximately $2.0 million, $0.9 million and $1.8 million to the California Avocado Commission. During fiscal 2013, 2012 and 2011, we remitted approximately $8.0 million, $5.7 million and $4.8 million to the Hass Avocado Board related to avocados.

We also believe that our diversified fresh products, primarily tomatoes, papayas and pineapples, are positioned for future growth and expansion.

The tomato is the fourth most popular fresh-market vegetable behind potatoes, lettuce, and onions in the United States. Although stabilizing in the first decade of the 2000s, annual average fresh-market tomato consumption remains well above that of the previous decade. Over the past few decades, per capita use of tomatoes has been on the rise due to the enduring popularity of salads, salad bars, and bacon-lettuce-tomato and submarine sandwiches. Perhaps of greater importance has been the introduction of improved and new tomato varieties, heightened consumer interest in a wider range of tomatoes, a surge of new immigrants who eat vegetable-intensive diets, and expanding national emphasis on health and nutrition.

Papayas have become more popular as the consumption in the United States has more than doubled in the past decade. Papayas have high nutritional benefits. They are rich in Anti-oxidants, the B vitamins, folate and pantothenic acid; and the minerals, potassium and magnesium; and fiber. Together, these nutrients promote the health of the cardiovascular system and also provide protection against colon cancer.

Additionally, through the acquisition of RFG, we substantially expanded and accelerated the Company’s presence in the fast-growing refrigerated fresh packaged foods category through an array of retail product lines for produce, deli, meat and food service departments. RFG products range from fresh-cut fruit, ready-to-eat vegetables and deli meat products. RFG sells under the popular labels of Garden Highway Fresh Cut, Garden Highway, and Garden Highway Chef Essentials to a wide range of customers.

Sales of products and related costs of products sold are recognized when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery has occurred, the price is fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured. Service revenue, including freight, ripening, storage, bagging and palletization charges, is recorded when services are performed and sales of the related products are delivered. We provide for sales returns and promotional allowances at the time of shipment, based on our experience.

The following tables set forth sales by product category and sales incentives, by segment (dollars in thousands):

	Year ended October 31, 2013												Year ended October 31, 2012
	Fresh products			Calavo Foods			RFG			Total			Fresh products			Calavo Foods			RFG			Total
Third-party sales:
Avocados	$	407,678		$	—		$	—		$	407,678		$	318,556		$	—		$	—		$	318,556
Tomatoes		22,623			—			—			22,623			11,404			—			—			11,404
Papayas		13,077			—			—			13,077			12,753			—			—			12,753
Pineapples		5,739			—			—			5,739			6,840			—			—			6,840
Other fresh products		601			—			—			601			1,788			—			—			1,788
Food service		—			43,616			—			43,616			—			36,289			—			36,289
Retail and club		—			18,789			195,376			214,165			—			19,758			157,333			177,091
Total gross sales		449,718			62,405			195,376			707,499			351,341			56,047			157,333			564,721
Less sales incentives		(1,349	)		(10,791	)		(3,908	)		(16,048	)		(759	)		(9,623	)		(3,220	)		(13,602	)
Net sales	$	448,369		$	51,614		$	191,468		$	691,451		$	350,582		$	46,424		$	154,113		$	551,119

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	Year ended October 31, 2012												Year ended October 31, 2011
	Fresh products			Calavo Foods			RFG			Total			Fresh products			Calavo Foods			RFG (1)			Total
Third-party sales:
Avocados	$	318,556		$	—		$	—		$	318,556		$	376,980		$	—		$	—		$	376,980
Tomatoes		11,404			—			—			11,404			23,903			—			—			23,903
Papayas		12,753			—			—			12,753			13,245			—			—			13,245
Pineapples		6,840			—			—			6,840			4,278			—			—			4,278
Other fresh products		1,788			—			—			1,788			3,276			—			—			3,276
Food service		—			36,289			—			36,289			—			37,431			—			37,431
Retail and club		—			19,758			157,333			177,091			—			17,204			58,020			75,224
Total gross sales		351,341			56,047			157,333			564,721			421,682			54,635			58,020			534,337
Less sales incentives		(759	)		(9,623	)		(3,220	)		(13,602	)		(1,024	)		(9,484	)		(1,300	)		(11,808	)
Net sales	$	350,582		$	46,424		$	154,113		$	551,119		$	420,658		$	45,151		$	56,720		$	522,529

(1) As the acquisition for RFG was completed on June 1, 2011, only five months are included in prior year ended October 31, 2011.

Net sales to third parties by segment exclude inter-segment sales and cost of sales. For fiscal years 2013, 2012, and 2011, inter-segment sales and cost of sales for Fresh products totaling $29.9 million, $22.2 million and $15.8 million were eliminated. For fiscal years 2013, 2012, and 2011, inter-segment sales and cost of sales for Calavo Foods totaling $14.3 million, $11.6 million, and $11.2 million were eliminated.

The following table summarizes our net sales by business segment:

	2013			Change			2012			Change			2011
	(Dollars in thousands)
Net sales:
Fresh products	$	448,369			27.9	%	$	350,582			(16.7	%)	$	420,658
Calavo Foods		51,614			11.2	%		46,424			2.8	%		45,151
RFG		191,468			24.2	%		154,113			171.7	%		56,720
Total net sales	$	691,451			25.5	%	$	551,119			5.5	%	$	522,529
As a percentage of net sales:
Fresh products		64.8	%					63.6	%					80.5	%
Calavo Foods		7.5	%					8.4	%					8.6	%
RFG		27.7	%					28.0	%					10.9	%
		100.0	%					100.0	%					100.0	%

Net sales for the year ended October 31, 2013, compared to 2012, increased by $140.3 million, or 25.5%. The increases in sales, when compared to the same corresponding prior year periods, are related to increases in sales from all segments. We experienced increases in Fresh product sales during fiscal year 2013, which was due primarily to increased sales of Mexican and California sourced avocados, as well as tomatoes. Partially offsetting these increases in Fresh product sales, however, was a decrease in sales of Chilean sourced avocados. We also experienced increases in RFG sales during fiscal year 2013, which was due primarily to increased sales from cut fruit and vegetables platters, as well as increases in sales of deli products. Lastly, Calavo Foods had an increase in sales primarily related to an increase in units sold of our prepared guacamole products. While the procurement of fresh avocados related to our Fresh products segment is very seasonal, our Calavo Foods and RFG segments are generally not subject to a seasonal effect. See detailed explanations below.

Net sales to third parties by segment exclude value-added services billed by our Uruapan packinghouse and our Uruapan processing plant to the parent company. All intercompany sales are eliminated in our consolidated results of operations.

Fresh products

Fiscal 2013 vs. Fiscal 2012:

Net sales delivered by the Fresh products business increased by approximately $97.8 million, or 27.9%, for the year ended October 31, 2013, when compared to fiscal 2012. As discussed above, this increase in Fresh product sales during fiscal year 2013 was primarily related to increased sales of Mexican and California sourced avocados, as well as tomatoes. Partially offsetting these increases in Fresh product sales, however, was a decrease in sales of Chilean sourced avocados. See details below.

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Sales of Mexican sourced avocados increased $52.9 million, or 29.1%, for the year ended October 31, 2013, when compared to the same prior year period. The increase in Mexican sourced avocados was primarily due to an increase in pounds sold. Mexican sourced avocados sales reflect an increase in 50.3 million pounds of avocados sold, or 30.0%, when compared to the same prior year period. We attribute much of this increase in volume to the larger Mexican avocado crop in the current year, as well as current initiatives to expand our customer base and market share. Partially offsetting this increase, however, was the decrease in the sales price per carton, which decreased by approximately 0.7%. We attribute this decrease primarily to a higher overall volume of avocados in the marketplace, as well as the aforementioned change in strategy to increase avocado market share.

Sales of California sourced avocados increased $42.7 million, or 33.0%, for the year ended October 31, 2013, when compared to the same prior year period. The increase in California sourced avocados was primarily due to an increase in the sales price per carton and an increase in pounds sold. California sourced avocados experienced an increase in the sales price per carton of approximately 19.6%. We attribute this increase primarily to a higher overall demand of avocados in the marketplace. Additionally there was an increase in pounds sold, which increased 14.3 million pounds, or 11.2%, when compared to the same prior year period. We attribute much of this increase in volume to the larger California avocado crop in the current year.

Sales of tomatoes increased $11.2 million, or 98.4%, for the year ended October 31, 2013, when compared to the same period for fiscal 2012. The increase in sales for tomatoes is primarily due to a combination of an increase in the number of cartons sold and an increase in the sales price per carton. Warmer than expected weather was experienced in both Florida and Mexico growing areas which delayed the start of the respective harvests and reduced the number of units available in prior year. We attribute some of this increase in the per carton selling price to the lower volume of quality tomatoes in the U.S. marketplace.

Partially offsetting the increases described in the paragraphs above was a decrease in sales of Chilean sourced avocados, which decreased $5.7 million, or 95.9%, for the year ended October 31, 2013, when compared to the same period for fiscal 2012. The decrease in Chilean sourced avocados was due to a decrease in pounds sold. Chilean sourced avocados sales reflect a decrease in 5.4 million pounds of avocados sold, when compared to the same prior year period. This decrease in sales is due to the high availability of other avocado sources, and an increased focus on Mexican and California sourced avocados for the year ended October 31, 2013.

We anticipate that sales volume of California grown avocados will decrease in fiscal 2014, due to a smaller expected California avocado crop. We anticipate that sales of Mexican grown avocados will increase in fiscal 2014, when compared to the same prior year period, due to higher expected sales prices. We expect higher sales prices due to less expected avocado volume in the market, and expected higher demand. In addition, we anticipate that sales volume of tomatoes, pineapples, and papayas will increase in fiscal 2014.

Fiscal 2012 vs. Fiscal 2011:

Net sales delivered by the Fresh products business decreased by approximately $70.1 million, or 16.7%, for the year ended October 31, 2012, when compared to fiscal 2011. As discussed above, this decrease in Fresh product sales during fiscal year 2012 was primarily related to decreased sales of Mexican, California and Chilean sourced avocados, as well as tomatoes. These decreases were partially offset, however, by increased sales from pineapples. See details below.

Sales of Mexican sourced avocados decreased $36.5 million, or 16.8%, for the year ended October 31, 2012, when compared to the same prior year period. The decrease in Mexican sourced avocados was primarily due to a decrease in the sales price per carton, which decreased by approximately 25.8%, when compared to the same prior year period. We attribute this decrease primarily to a higher overall volume of avocados in the marketplace. Partially offsetting this decrease, was an increase in pounds sold of 18.2 million pounds or 12.1%, when compared to the same prior year period. Mexican grown avocados are primarily sold in the U.S., Japanese, and European marketplace.

Sales of California sourced avocados decreased $21.1 million, or 14.1%, for the year ended October 31, 2012, when compared to the same prior year period. The decrease in California sourced avocados was primarily due to a decrease in sales price per carton, which decreased approximately 42.6%. Partially offsetting this decrease was an increase in pounds sold, which increased approximately 42.2 million pounds or 49.7%. We attribute most of this increase in volume and decrease in per sale price per carton to the larger California avocado crop in 2012, when compared to 2011. California avocados are primarily sold in the U.S. marketplace.

Sales of tomatoes decreased $12.5 million, or 52.3%, for the year ended October 31, 2012, when compared to the same period for fiscal 2011. The decrease in sales for tomatoes is primarily due to a decrease in the sales price per carton of 52.7%, when compared to the same prior year period. We attribute most of the decrease in the per carton selling price to the higher volume of tomatoes from all sources in the U.S. marketplace.

Sales of Chilean sourced avocados decreased $1.5 million, or 19.9% for the year ended October 31, 2012, when compared to the same prior year period. The decrease in Chilean sourced avocados was primarily due to a decrease in pounds sold. Chilean sourced avocados sales reflect a decrease in 1.3 million pounds of avocados sold, or 18.5%, when compared to the same prior year period.

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Partially offsetting such decreases was an increase in sales of pineapples, which increased $2.6 million, or 59.9%, for the year ended October 31, 2012, when compared to the same prior year period. The increase in sales of pineapples was primarily due to an increase in units sold of 83.7%, when compared to the same prior year period. We believe this increase is due to a more consistent reliable source of fresh pineapples and a new offering of crownless pineapples, which has increased our sales volume.

Calavo Foods

Fiscal 2013 vs. Fiscal 2012:

Sales for Calavo Foods for the year ended October 31, 2013, when compared to the same period for fiscal 2012, increased $5.2 million, or 11.2%. This increase is due to an increase in sales of prepared guacamole products which increased approximately $6.0 million, or 13.9%, for the year ended October 31, 2013, when compared to the same prior year period. The increase in sales of prepared guacamole was primarily related to an increase in overall pounds sold, which increased 4.3 million pounds, or 24.8%, partially offset by a decrease in the average net selling price per pound for both our frozen guacamole products and our refrigerated guacamole products of approximately 8.0%. The decrease in the average net selling price is primarily related to an increase in sales to high volume but lower margin customers. Partially offsetting this increase is a decrease of sales of Calavo Salsa Lisa products of $0.5 million or 21.8% and tortilla chips of $0.4 million or 32.7%.

Fiscal 2012 vs. Fiscal 2011:

Sales for Calavo Foods for the year ended October 31, 2012, when compared to the same period for fiscal 2011, increased $1.3 million, or 2.8%. This increase was due primarily to an increase in sales of prepared guacamole products of $0.8 million or 1.8%, an increase in sales of salsa, which increased approximately $0.3 million, or 14.5%, and an increase of sales of tortilla chips, which increased approximately $0.2 million, or 26.3%. The increase in prepared guacamole products was primarily related to a 10.2% increase in the average net selling price per pound for our frozen and refrigerated guacamole products (formerly high-pressure), partially offset by a decrease in overall pounds sold by 7.8%.

RFG

Fiscal 2013 vs. Fiscal 2012:

Sales for RFG for the year ended October 31, 2013, when compared to the same prior year period, increased $37.4 million, or 24.2%. This increase is due primarily to increased sales from packaged fresh cut fruit, packaged fresh cut vegetables and fresh prepared and packaged deli style salads, sandwiches and wraps. The overall increase in sales is primarily due to an increase in sales volume. Collectively, cut fruit, cut vegetable, and deli product sales increased 13.8 million units, or 24.0%. We believe the overall increase in sales volume is primarily due to an increase in demand for the variety of innovative packaged fresh food products that we offer.

Fiscal 2012 vs. Fiscal 2011:

Sales for RFG for the year ended October 31, 2012, when compared to the same prior year period, increased $97.4 million, or 171.7%. As the acquisition was completed on June 1, 2011, only five months of sales are included in fiscal year 2011.

Gross Margins

Our cost of sales consists predominantly of fruit costs, packing materials, freight and handling, labor and overhead (including depreciation) associated with preparing food products, and other direct expenses pertaining to products sold. Gross margins decreased by approximately $0.5 million, or 0.9%, for the year ended October 31, 2013, when compared to the same period for fiscal 2012. See details below.

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The following table summarizes our gross margins and gross profit percentages by business segment:

	2013			Change			2012			Change			2011
	(Dollars in thousands)
Gross Margins:
Fresh products	$	31,193			(9.0	)%	$	34,295			9.6	%	$	31,287
Calavo Foods		13,388			(4.4	)%		14,002			107.5	%		6,748
RFG		15,543			25.7	%		12,369			189.5	%		4,273
Total gross margins	$	60,124			(0.9	)%	$	60,666			43.4	%	$	42,308
Gross profit percentages:
Fresh products		7.0	%					9.8	%					7.4	%
Calavo Foods		25.9	%					30.2	%					14.9	%
RFG		8.1	%					8.0	%					7.5	%
Consolidated		8.7	%					11.0	%					8.1	%

Fresh products

Fiscal 2013 vs. Fiscal 2012:

During fiscal 2013, as compared to the same prior year period, the decrease in our Fresh products segment gross margin percentage was primarily the result of higher Mexican sourced avocado fruit costs year-over-year. In addition, the U.S. Dollar to Mexican Peso exchange rate weakened in fiscal year 2013, when compared to the same prior period. We also focused on our current initiatives to expand our customer base and market share. Contributing to the decrease in the gross margin percentage was a decrease in the gross margin percentage for California sourced avocados for fiscal 2013, as compared to the same prior year periods. This decrease was primarily attributed to our current increased focus on initiatives to expand our customer base and market share. The combined effect of these negatively impacted gross margins. Any significant fluctuations in the exchange rate between the U.S. Dollar and the Mexican Peso may have a material impact on future gross margins for our Fresh products and Calavo Foods segments.

The gross margin and/or gross profit percentage for consignment sales, including certain Chilean avocados and tomatoes, are dependent on the volume of fruit we handle, the average selling prices, and the competitiveness of the returns that we provide to third-party growers/packers. The gross margin we earn is generally based on a commission agreed to with each party, which usually is a percent of the overall selling price. Although we generally do not take legal title to such avocados and perishable products, we do assume responsibilities (principally assuming credit risk, inventory loss and delivery risk, and limited pricing risk) that are consistent with acting as a principal in the transaction. Accordingly, our results of operations include sales and cost of sales from the sale of avocados and perishable products procured under consignment arrangements. For fiscal years 2013, we generated gross margins of $2.9 million from consigned sales. This is a $0.5 million increase in gross margin for consigned sales compared to previous year. This increase is due to an increase in tomato sales of 98.4% for fiscal 2013, when compared to the same prior year period. The increase in sales for tomatoes is primarily due to a combination of an increase in the number of cartons sold and an increase in the sales price per carton. Warmer than expected weather was experienced in both Florida and Mexico growing areas which delayed the start of the respective harvests and reduced the number of units available in prior year. We attribute some of this increase in the per carton selling price to the lower volume of quality tomatoes in the U.S. marketplace. Partially offsetting the increase in tomato sales is the decrease in Chilean avocado sales, which decreased $5.7 million, or 95.9%, for the year ended October 31, 2013, when compared to the same period for fiscal 2012. The decrease in Chilean sourced avocados was due to a decrease in pounds sold. Chilean sourced avocados sales reflect a decrease in 5.4 million pounds of avocados sold, when compared to the same prior year period. This decrease in sales is due to the high availability of other avocado sources, and an increased focus on Mexican and California sourced avocados for the year ended October 31, 2013.

Fiscal 2012 vs. Fiscal 2011:

During fiscal year 2012, as compared to the same prior year periods, we experienced an overall increase in the Fresh products gross margin percentage. The increase was primarily related to an increase in the gross margin percentage for California and Mexican sourced avocados. The gross margin from California sourced avocados primarily increased due to a significant increase in the volume of California avocados sold for the year ended October 31, 2012, as compared to the same prior year period, which increased 49.7%. This increase was primarily related to the larger California avocado crop for 2012, when compared to prior year. This had the effect of decreasing our fixed per pound costs, which, as a result, positively impacted gross margins. The gross margin from Mexican sourced avocados increased due to lower fruit costs per pound, which decreased by 33.9%, when compared to the same prior year period. We believe this decrease was primarily related to the increase in the availability of avocados in the U.S. marketplace, when compared to the same prior year period. In addition, the U.S. Dollar to Mexican Peso exchange rate strengthened in fiscal year 2012, when compared to the same prior period. All of these combined had the effect of decreasing our per pound costs related to Mexican sourced avocados, which, as a result, positively impacted gross margins.

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The gross margin and/or gross profit percentage for consignment sales, including certain Chilean avocados and tomatoes, are dependent on the volume of fruit we handle, the average selling prices, and the competitiveness of the returns that we provide to third-party growers/packers. The gross margin we earn is generally based on a commission agreed to with each party, which usually is a percent of the overall selling price. Although we generally do not take legal title to such avocados and perishable products, we do assume responsibilities (principally assuming credit risk, inventory loss and delivery risk, and limited pricing risk) that are consistent with acting as a principal in the transaction. Accordingly, our results of operations include sales and cost of sales from the sale of avocados and perishable products procured under consignment arrangements. For fiscal years 2012, we generated gross margins of $2.4 million from consigned sales. This is a $1.1 million decrease in gross margin for consigned sales compared to previous year. This decrease is due to a decrease in tomato sales of 52.3% for fiscal 2012, when compared to the same prior year period. The decrease in sales for tomatoes is primarily due to a decrease in the sales price per carton of 52.7%, when compared to the same prior year period. We attribute most of the decrease in the per carton selling price to the higher volume of tomatoes from all sources in the U.S. marketplace.

Calavo Foods

Fiscal 2013 vs. Fiscal 2012:

Gross profit percentages for Calavo Foods for the year ended October 31, 2013, as compared to the same prior year period, decreased primarily as a result of higher fruit and operating costs for our prepared guacamole products. Fruit costs for the year ended October 31, 2013, increased 19.7%, when compared to the same prior year period. We believe these increases in fruit costs are primarily due to an overall higher demand for avocados in the marketplace. In addition, the weakening of the U.S. Dollar compared to the Mexican Peso, year-over-year, increased our per pound costs. All of these combined had the effect of increasing our per pound costs, which, as a result, negatively impacted gross margins. In addition, included in the cost of sales was an impairment of $0.6 million for certain intangible assets related to the Calavo Salsa Lisa reporting unit. This impairment was a result of less than anticipated sales since acquisition and was calculated via a forecast projection analysis, with consultation from a third party consulting firm. We anticipate that the gross margin percentage for our Calavo Foods segment will continue to experience significant fluctuations due to the uncertainty of the cost of fruit that will be used in the production process. In addition, any significant fluctuation in the exchange rate between the U.S. Dollar and the Mexican Peso may have a material impact on future gross margins for our Calavo Foods segment.

Fiscal 2012 vs. Fiscal 2011:

Gross profit percentages for Calavo Foods for the year ended October 31, 2012, as compared to the same prior year period, increased primarily as a result of lower fruit and operating costs, partially offset by a decrease in total pounds sold. Fruit costs for the year ended October 31, 2012, decreased 33.9%, when compared to the same prior year period. These decreases in fruit costs are primarily due to the increase in the availability of avocados in the U.S. marketplace, when compared to same prior year period. In addition, the strengthening of the U.S. Dollar compared to the Mexican Peso, year-over-year, decreased our per pound costs. All of these combined had the effect of decreasing our per pound costs, which, as a result, positively impacted gross margins.

RFG

Fiscal 2013 vs. Fiscal 2012:

Gross profit for RFG for the year ended October 31, 2013, when compared to the same prior year period, increased $3.2 million, or 25.7%. This increase is due primarily to increased sales from packaged fresh cut fruit, packaged fresh cut vegetables and fresh prepared and packaged deli style salads, sandwiches and wraps. The overall increase in sales is primarily due to an increase in sales volume. Collectively, cut fruit, cut vegetable, and deli product sales increased 13.8 million units, or 24.0%. We believe the overall increase in sales volume is primarily due to an increase in demand for the variety of innovative packaged fresh food products that we offer.

Fiscal 2012 vs. Fiscal 2011:

Gross profit for RFG for the year ended October 31, 2012, when compared to the same prior year period, increased $8.1 million, or 189.5%. As the acquisition was completed on June 1, 2011, only five months of sales are included in fiscal year 2011.

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Selling, General and Administrative

	2013			Change			2012			Change			2011
	(Dollars in thousands)
Selling, general and administrative	$	35,018			5.7	%	$	33,128			38.2	%	$	23,976
Percentage of net sales		5.1	%					6.0	%					4.6	%

Selling, general and administrative expenses include costs of marketing and advertising, sales expenses and other general and administrative costs. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased $1.9 million, or 5.7%, for the year ended October 31, 2013, when compared to the same prior year period. This increase was primarily due to the start-up operations of FreshRealm (totaling approximately $1.9 million, see Note 17), as well as higher corporate costs, including, but not limited to, an increase in the revalue adjustments on contingent consideration related to the acquisition of RFG compared to prior year (totaling approximately $1.2 million, see Note 16), salaries (totaling approximately $0.7 million), accounting fees (totaling approximately $0.2 million), and legal fees (totaling approximately $0.2 million), partially offset by decreases in management bonuses (totaling approximately $2.2 million), consulting fees (totaling approximately $0.1 million), data processing (totaling approximately $0.1 million) and a decrease in the revalue adjustments on contingent consideration related to the acquisition of Calavo Salsa Lisa compared to prior year (totaling approximately $0.1 million).

Selling, general and administrative expenses increased $9.2 million, or 38.2%, for the year ended October 31, 2012, when compared to the same prior year period. This increase was primarily related to the acquisition of RFG which contributed $7.8 million in selling, general and administrative expenses for the year ended October 31, 2012, compared with only $3.1 million being contributed from RFG in prior year. As the acquisition of RFG was completed on June 1, 2011, only five months of selling, general and administrative are included in fiscal year 2011. The remaining is an increase of $4.5 million, which is due to higher corporate costs, including, but not limited to, management bonuses (totaling approximately $3.4 million), an increase in the contingent consideration liability related to the acquisition of RFG (totaling approximately $0.6 million), a decrease in prior year’s contingent consideration liability related to the acquisition of CSL (totaling approximately $0.2 million), promotions and advertising (totaling approximately $0.3 million), stock option expense (totaling approximately $0.2 million), depreciation (totaling approximately $0.2 million), and data processing (totaling approximately $ 0.2 million). These increases were partially offset by decreases in legal fees (totaling approximately $0.2 million), broker commissions (totaling approximately $0.2 million), travel and entertainment expenses (totaling approximately $0.1 million), and director’s fees (totaling approximately $0.1 million).

Interest Income

	2013			Change			2012			Change			2011
	(Dollars in thousands)
Interest income	$	255			11.4	%	$	229			19.9	%	$	191
Percentage of net sales		0.0	%					0.0	%					0.0	%

Interest income was primarily generated from our loans to growers. The increase in interest income in fiscal 2013 as compared to 2012 is due to the borrowings by California avocado growers increasing in the current year compared to the prior year.

The increase in interest income in fiscal 2012 as compared to 2011 is due to higher principal balances for infrastructure advances to Agricola Belher. Infrastructure repayments from Agricola Belher were deferred to 2013.

Interest Expense

	2013			Change			2012			Change			2011
	(Dollars in thousands)
Interest expense	$	1,098			(4.7	)%	$	1,152			13.4	%	$	1,016
Percentage of net sales		(0.2	%)					(0.2	%)					(0.2	%)

Interest expense is primarily generated from our line of credit borrowings, as well as our term loan agreements with Farm Credit West, PCA (FCW) and Bank of America, N.A. (BoA). For fiscal 2013, as compared to fiscal 2012, the decrease in interest expense was primarily related to a lower average outstanding balance on our non-collateralized, revolving credit facilities with FCW and BoA.

For fiscal 2012, as compared to fiscal 2011, the increase in interest expense was primarily related to a higher average outstanding balance under our term loan agreements and our non-collateralized, revolving credit facilities with FCW and BoA.

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Other Income, Net

	2013			Change			2012			Change			2011
	(Dollars in thousands)
Other income, net	$	448			(49.5	)%	$	887			533.6	%	$	140
Percentage of net sales		0.1	%					0.2	%					0.0	%

Other income, net includes dividend income, as well as certain other transactions that are outside of the normal course of operations. The decrease in fiscal year 2013, compared to 2012 is due the sale to San Rafael of all our interest, representing one-half ownership, in Maui Fresh International in prior year. This transaction resulted in a prior year gain on sale of approximately $0.5 million. During fiscal 2013, we received $0.3 million as dividend income from Limoneira. During fiscal 2012 and 2011, we received $0.2 million as dividend income from Limoneira.

Provision for Income Taxes

	2013			Change			2012			Change			2011
	(Dollars in thousands)
Provision for income taxes	$	7,866			(28.8	)%	$	11,055			52.5	%	$	7,249
Effective tax rate		32.0	%					39.5	%					39.8	%

The decrease in our provision for income taxes in fiscal 2013, as compared to 2012, is due to the income tax assessment payment of $1.8 million made in 2012, related to the Hacienda’s examination of the tax year ended December 31, 2004 (see below). In addition, we were able to take advantage of additional tax credits through California’s Enterprise Zone Hiring Credit Program (EZC) and an increase in the Section 199 (Domestic Production Activities) deduction in fiscal 2013.

In fiscal year 2012, we received an update from our outside legal counsel regarding the Hacienda’s examination of the tax year ended December 31, 2004. The appellate court, via a second resolution, upheld the lower court’s decision on two outstanding tax assessments from the Hacienda for which we had previously received unfavorable rulings. The income tax assessment amounted to $1.8 million. This had the effect of increasing our effective income tax rate for fiscal 2012. Substantially offsetting the impact of this assessment on our tax provision are tax benefits recognized due to a shift of income between taxing jurisdictions, tax credits received through California’s EZC and an increase in the Section 199 deduction.

The effective income tax rate for fiscal year 2011 is higher than the federal statutory rate principally due to state and foreign taxes.

Quarterly Results of Operations

The following table presents our operating results for each of the eight fiscal quarters in the period ended October 31, 2013. The information for each of these quarters is derived from our unaudited interim financial statements and should be read in conjunction with our audited consolidated financial statements included in this Annual Report. In our opinion, all necessary adjustments, which consist only of normal and recurring accruals, have been included to fairly present our unaudited quarterly results. Historically, we receive and sell a substantially smaller volume of California avocados in our first fiscal quarter.

	Three months ended
	Oct. 31, 2013			July 31, 2013			Apr. 30, 2013			Jan. 31, 2013			Oct. 31, 2012		July 31, 2012			Apr. 30, 2012		Jan. 31, 2012
	(in thousands, except per share amounts)
Statement of Operations Data
Net sales	$	190,673		$	194,943		$	166,336		$	139,499		$	141,552	$	153,181		$	138,992	$	117,394
Cost of sales		173,287			176,865			154,800			126,375			123,696		136,968			124,297		105,492
Gross margin		17,386			18,078			11,536			13,124			17,856		16,213			14,695		11,902
Selling, general and administrative		9,301			8,706			8,190			8,821			10,258		7,758			7,618		7,494
Operating income		8,085			9,372			3,346			4,303			7,598		8,455			7,077		4,408
Other income (expense), net		(215	)		(84	)		(82	)		(114	)		494		(127	)		158		(61	)
Income before provision for income taxes		7,870			9,288			3,264			4,189			8,092		8,328			7,235		4,347
Provision for income taxes		2,124			3,163			1,071			1,508			1,976		2,684			4,700		1,695
Net income		5,746			6,125			2,193			2,681			6,116		5,644			2,535		2,652
Add: Net loss-noncontrolling interest		284			274			20			26			44		21			13		27
Net income-Calavo Growers, Inc	$	6,030		$	6,399		$	2,213		$	2,707		$	6,160	$	5,665		$	2,548	$	2,679
Basic	$	0.40		$	0.43		$	0.15		$	0.18		$	0.42	$	0.38		$	0.17	$	0.18
Diluted	$	0.40		$	0.43		$	0.15		$	0.18		$	0.42	$	0.38		$	0.17	$	0.18
Number of shares used in per share computation:
Basic		15,030			14,848			14,819			14,834			14,795		14,787			14,787		14,772
Diluted		15,038			14,870			14,839			14,854			14,822		14,806			14,802		14,789

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

Operating activities for fiscal 2013, 2012 and 2011 provided cash flows of $13.7 million, $21.7 million, and $7.9 million. Fiscal year 2013 operating cash flows reflect our net income of $16.7 million, net noncash charges (depreciation and amortization, income from unconsolidated entities, provision for losses on accounts receivable, interest on deferred compensation, deferred income taxes, revalue adjustment on contingent consideration, impairment on intangible assets and stock compensation expense) of $2.3 million and a net decrease from changes in the non-cash components of our working capital accounts of approximately $5.3 million.

Fiscal year 2013 decreases in operating cash flows, caused by working capital changes, includes an increase in accounts receivable of $16.2 million, an increase in inventory of $5.7 million, an increase in prepaid expenses and other current assets of $3.6 million, and an increase in advances to suppliers of $0.8 million, partially offset by a decrease in income tax receivable of $8.2 million, an increase in payable to growers of $7.7 million, an increase in trade accounts payable and accrued expenses of $5.0 million, and a decrease in other assets of $0.1 million.

The increase in our accounts receivable balance as of October 31, 2013, when compared to October 31, 2012, primarily reflects an increase in sales across all segments in the month of October 2013, as compared to October 2012. The increase in our inventory balance is primarily related to an increase in Mexico avocado inventory on hand at October 31, 2013, as compared to the same prior year period. The increase in prepaid expenses and other current assets is primarily due to an increase in the receivable of Mexican IVA taxes related to the increase of purchases of Mexican avocados as compared to prior year. The increase in advances to suppliers is primarily due to an increase in pre-season advances to our tomato grower Agricola Belher. The increase in payable to our growers primarily reflects an increase in California fruit delivered in the month of October 2013, as compared to the month of October 2012. The increase in our trade accounts payable and accrued expenses is mainly due to an increase in purchases of Mexican avocados from co-packers in the month of October 2013, as compared to October 2012. In addition, this increase is also attributed to an increase in freight accruals due to an overall increase in the volume of Mexican avocados in the month of October 2013, as compared to October 2012.

Cash used in investing activities was $7.7 million, $7.2 million, and $20.9 million for fiscal years 2013, 2012, and 2011. Fiscal year 2013 cash flows used in investing activities include capital expenditures of $6.7 million and an investment of $1.0 million to the new joint venture which is expected to operate under the name of Agricola Don Memo.

Cash used in financing activities was $5.1 million and $10.2 million for fiscal year 2013 and 2012. Cash provided by financing activities was $14.8 million for fiscal year 2011. Cash used during fiscal year 2013 primarily related to the payment of a dividend of $9.6 million, payments on long-term debt obligations of $5.4 million, and the purchase and retirement of Calavo stock of $4.8 million. Partially offsetting these proceeds, however, includes proceeds from our non-collateralized, revolving credit facilities totaling $13.8 million, $0.7 million provided by the exercise of stock options, $0.1 million as a tax benefit of stock option exercises, and $0.1 million proceeds received from the issuance of FreshRealm stock.

Our principal sources of liquidity are our existing cash reserves, cash generated from operations and amounts available for borrowing under our existing credit facilities. Cash and cash equivalents as of October 31, 2013 and 2012 totaled $8.0 million and $7.1 million. Our working capital at October 31, 2013 was $12.4 million, compared to $9.7 million at October 31, 2012.

We believe that cash flows from operations and available credit facilities will be sufficient to satisfy our future capital expenditures, grower recruitment efforts, working capital and other financing requirements. We will continue to evaluate grower recruitment opportunities and exclusivity arrangements with food service companies to fuel growth in each of our business segments.

Effective May 31, 2011, the Company and FCW, entered into a Term Revolving Credit Agreement (Revolving Agreement). Under the terms of the Revolving Agreement, we are advanced funds for working capital purposes, the purchase and installation of capital items, as well as other corporate needs of the Company. Total credit available under the borrowing agreement is $40 million, up from $30 million, and expires on February 1, 2016. This increase was at our request and not due to any immediate cash flows needs. The credit facility and term loan contain various financial covenants, the most significant relating to tangible net worth (as defined), Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio (as defined) and Current Ratio (as defined).

Effective September 30, 2011, the Company and Bank of America, N.A. (BoA), entered into an agreement, Amendment No. 4 to Loan Agreement (the Agreement), which amended our existing credit facility with BoA. Under the terms of the Agreement, we are advanced funds primarily for working capital purposes. Total credit available under the borrowing agreement is now $25 million, up from $15 million and now expires on February 1, 2016. This increase was at our request and not due to any immediate cash flows needs.

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Under the terms of these agreements, we are advanced funds for both working capital and long-term productive asset purchases. Total credit available under these combined borrowing agreements was $65 million, with a weighted-average interest rate of 1.7% and 1.8% at October 31, 2013 and 2012. Under these credit facilities, we had $34.0 million and $20.2 million outstanding as October 31, 2013 and 2012. These credit facilities contain various financial covenants, the most significant relating to Tangible Net Worth (as defined), Current Ratio (as defined), and Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio (as defined). We were in compliance with all such covenants at October 31, 2013.

The following table summarizes contractual obligations pursuant to which we are required to make cash payments. The information is presented as of our fiscal year ended October 31, 2013:

			Payments due by period
Contractual Obligations	Total		Less than 1 year		1-3 years		3-5 years		More than 5 years
Long-term debt obligations (including interest)	$	13,668	$	5,611	$	7,465	$	223	$	369
Revolving credit facilities		33,990		33,990		—		—		—
Defined benefit plan		218		37		74		74		33
Operating lease commitments		17,229		3,071		5,597		4,886		3,675
Total	$	65,105	$	42,709	$	13,136	$	5,183	$	4,077

The California avocado industry is subject to a state marketing order whereby handlers are required to collect assessments from the growers and remit such assessments to the California Avocado Commission (CAC). The assessments are primarily for advertising and promotions. The amount of the assessment is based on the dollars paid to the growers for their fruit, and, as a result, is not determinable until the value of the payments to the growers has been calculated.

With similar precision, amounts remitted to the Hass Avocado Board (HAB) in connection with their assessment program are likewise not determinable until the fruit is actually delivered to us. HAB assessments are primarily used to fund marketing and promotion efforts.

We have amended our acquisition agreement with RFG in regards to the cash payment portion of the Stage II & III earnouts. We no longer will pay cash to settle the amounts, but will settle the earnouts (when met) in shares of our common stock. Pursuant to this amendment, for the Stage II earnout, we filed a Registration Statement and issued 172,117 shares of common stock, valued at $29.05, to the Sellers in October 2013. See Note 16 to our consolidated financial statements for further information.

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

In June 2011, the FASB issued guidance regarding the presentation of comprehensive income. The new standard requires the presentation of comprehensive income, the components of net income and the components of other comprehensive income either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements. The new standard also requires presentation of adjustments for items that are reclassified from other comprehensive income to net income in the statement where the components of net income and the components of other comprehensive income are presented. The adoption of this standard had no impact on our financial statements.

In May 2011, the FASB issued additional guidance on fair value measurements that clarifies the application of existing guidance and disclosure requirements, changes certain fair value measurement principles and requires additional disclosures about fair value measurements. The updated guidance is effective on a prospective basis for financial statements issued for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2011. The adoption of this standard had no impact on our financial statements.

In July 2012, the FASB issued additional guidance to simplify the assessment of testing the impairment of indefinite-lived intangible assets other than goodwill and will become effective for fiscal years beginning after September 15, 2012. The amended guidance allows us to do an initial qualitative assessment to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of its indefinite-lived intangible assets are less than their carrying amounts prior to performing the quantitative indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment test. The adoption of this standard had no impact on our financial statements.

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Recently Issued Accounting Standards

In February 2013, the FASB issued a standard that revised the disclosure requirements for items reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income and requires entities to present information about significant items reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by component either (1) on the face of the statement where net income is presented or (2) as a separate disclosure in the notes to the financial statements. This guidance is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2012. The adoption of this amendment will not have a material effect on our financial statements.

In March 2013, the FASB issued a standard which requires the release of a Company’s cumulative translation adjustment into net income only if the sale or transfer results in the complete or substantially complete liquidation of the foreign entity in which the subsidiary or group of assets had resided. This guidance is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2013. The adoption of this amendment will not have a material effect on our financial statements.

In July 2013, the FASB issued a standard clarify the presentation of unrecognized tax benefits when a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss or a tax credit carryforward exists as of the reporting date. This guidance is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2013. The adoption of this amendment will not have a material effect on our financial statements.

In July 2013, the FASB issued a standard permitting the Fed Funds Effective Swap Rate to be used as a U.S. benchmark interest rate for hedge accounting purposes, in addition to the United States Treasury rate and London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”). In addition, the restriction on using different benchmark rates for similar hedges is removed. The Company is required to adopt these provisions prospectively for qualifying new or re-designated hedging relationships entered into on or after July 17, 2013. The adoption of this amendment will not have a material effect on our financial statements.

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Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Our financial instruments include cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, payable to growers, accounts payable, current and long-term borrowings pursuant to our credit facilities with financial institutions, and long-term, fixed-rate obligations. All of our financial instruments are entered into during the normal course of operations and have not been acquired for trading purposes. The table below summarizes interest rate sensitive financial instruments and presents principal cash flows in U.S. dollars, which is our reporting currency, and weighted-average interest rates by expected maturity dates, as of October 31, 2013.

(All amounts in thousands)	Expected maturity date October 31,
	2014		2015		2016		2017		2018		Thereafter		Total		Fair Value
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents (1)	$	8,019	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	8,019	$	8,019
Accounts receivable (1)		55,060		—		—		—		—		—		55,060		55,060
Advances to suppliers (1)		3,213		—		—		—		—		—		3,213		3,213
Liabilities
Payable to growers (1)	$	14,490	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	14,490	$	14,490
Accounts payable (1)		11,699		—		—		—		—		—		11,699		11,699
Current borrowings pursuant to credit facilities (1)		33,990		—		—		—		—		—		33,990		33,990
Fixed-rate long-term obligations (2)		5,258		5,105		2,132		109		92		354		13,050		13,251

(1) We believe the carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, advances to suppliers, payable to growers, accounts payable, and current borrowings pursuant to credit facilities approximate their fair value due to the short maturity of these financial instruments.

(2) Fixed-rate long-term obligations bear interest rates ranging from 1.7% to 5.7% with a weighted-average interest rate of 2.9%. We believe that loans with a similar risk profile would currently yield a return of 2.5%. We project the impact of an increase or decrease in interest rates of 100 basis points would result in a change of fair value of approximately $238,000.

Except as disclosed with the acquisition of Calavo Salsa Lisa and RFG (and related amendments), we were not a party to any derivative instruments during the fiscal year. It is currently our intent not to use derivative instruments for speculative or trading purposes. Additionally, we do not use any hedging or forward contracts to offset market volatility.

Our Mexican-based operations transact business in Mexican pesos. Funds are transferred by our corporate office to Mexico on a weekly basis to satisfy domestic cash needs. Historically, the consistency of the spot rate for the Mexican peso has led to a small-to-moderate impact on our operating results. We do not anticipate using derivative instruments to hedge fluctuations in the Mexican peso to U.S. dollar exchange rates during fiscal 2014. Total foreign currency losses for fiscal 2013, net of gains, was $0.4 million. Total foreign currency gains for fiscal 2012, net of losses was $0.1 million. Total foreign currency losses for fiscal 2011, net of gains, was less than $0.1 million.

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Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

CALAVO GROWERS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands)

	October 31,
	2013			2012
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	8,019		$	7,103
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $1,697 (2013) and $3,221 (2012)		55,060			38,870
Inventories, net		28,673			22,948
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		10,757			7,190
Advances to suppliers		3,213			2,369
Income taxes receivable		2,013			2,762
Deferred income taxes		1,995			2,222
Total current assets		109,730			83,464
Property, plant, and equipment, net		52,649			50,562
Investment in Limoneira Company		45,531			38,841
Investment in unconsolidated entities		1,420			520
Goodwill		18,262			18,262
Other assets		12,347			16,242
	$	239,939		$	207,891
Liabilities and shareholders’ equity
Current liabilities:
Payable to growers	$	14,490		$	8,475
Trade accounts payable		11,699			7,898
Accrued expenses		20,939			22,237
Short-term borrowings		33,990			20,170
Dividend payable		11,004			9,612
Current portion of long-term obligations		5,258			5,416
Total current liabilities		97,380			73,808
Long-term liabilities:
Long-term obligations, less current portion		7,792			13,039
Deferred income taxes		6,194			10,665
Total long-term liabilities		13,986			23,704
Commitments and contingencies
Noncontrolling interest, Calavo Salsa Lisa		121			357
Shareholders’ equity:
Common stock ($0.001 par value, 100,000 shares authorized; 15,720 and 14,824 shares outstanding at October 31, 2013 and 2012)		15			14
Additional paid-in capital		59,376			51,276
Accumulated other comprehensive income		13,414			9,390
Noncontrolling interest, FreshRealm		(6	)		—
Retained earnings		55,653			49,342
Total shareholders’ equity		128,452			110,022
	$	239,939		$	207,891

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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CALAVO GROWERS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

	Year Ended October 31,
	2013			2012			2011
Net sales	$	691,451		$	551,119		$	522,529
Cost of sales		631,327			490,453			480,221
Gross margin		60,124			60,666			42,308
Selling, general and administrative		35,018			33,128			23,976
Operating income		25,106			27,538			18,332
Equity (losses) in earnings from unconsolidated entities		(100	)		500			557
Interest income		255			229			191
Interest expense		(1,098	)		(1,152	)		(1,016	)
Other income, net		448			887			140
Income before provision for income taxes		24,611			28,002			18,204
Provision for income taxes		7,866			11,055			7,249
Net income		16,745			16,947			10,955
Add: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest		604			105			113
Net income attributable to Calavo Growers, Inc.	$	17,349		$	17,052		$	11,068
Calavo Growers, Inc.’s net income per share:
Basic	$	1.17		$	1.15		$	0.75
Diluted	$	1.17		$	1.15		$	0.75
Number of shares used in per share computation:
Basic		14,856			14,795			14,743
Diluted		14,863			14,808			14,751

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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CALAVO GROWERS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(in thousands)

	Year ended October 31,
	2013			2012			2011
Net income	$	16,745		$	16,947		$	10,955
Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax:
Unrealized investment gains (losses) arising during period		6,690			8,850			(4,996	)
Income tax benefit (expense) related to items of other comprehensive income (loss)		(2,666	)		(3,395	)		1,972
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax		4,024			5,455			(3,024	)
Comprehensive income		20,769			22,402			7,931
Add: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest		604			105			113
Comprehensive income – Calavo Growers, Inc.	$	21,373		$	22,507		$	8,044

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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CALAVO GROWERS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(in thousands)

	Common Stock					Additional Paid-in Capital			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income			Retained Income			Noncontrolling Interest, FreshRealm			Total
	Shares			Amount
Balance, October 31, 2010		14,712			14		42,319			6,959			38,965			—			88,257
Exercise of stock options and income tax benefit of $26		15			—		239			—			—			—			239
Stock compensation expense		—			—		188			—			—			—			188
Unrealized loss on Limoneira investment, net		—			—		—			(3,024	)		—			—			(3,024	)
Acquisition of RFG		43			—		7,183			—			—			—			7,183
Dividend declared to shareholders		—			—		—			—			(8,131	)		—			(8,131	)
Net income attributable to Calavo Growers, Inc.		—			—		—			—			11,068			—			11,068
Balance, October 31, 2011		14,770			14		49,929			3,935			41,902			—			95,780
Exercise of stock options and income tax benefit of $139		54			—		930			—			—			—			930
Stock compensation expense		—			—		417			—			—			—			417
Restricted stock issued		11			—		—			—			—			—			—
Unrealized gain on Limoneira investment, net		—			—		—			5,455			—			—			5,455
Dividend declared to shareholders		—			—		—			—			(9,612	)		—			(9,612	)
Net income attributable to Calavo Growers, Inc.		—			—		—			—			17,052			—			17,052
Balance, October 31, 2012		14,835			14		51,276			9,390			49,342			—			110,022
Exercise of stock options and income tax benefit of $59		39			—		801			—			—			—			801
Stock compensation expense		—			—		376			—			—			—			376
Issuance of stock related to RFG Contingent consideration		999			1		—			—			—			—			1
Conversion of cash consideration to stock consideration for RFG acquisition		—			—		11,711			—			—			—			11,711
Retirement of stock purchased from Limoneira		(165	)		—		(4,788	)		—			—			—			(4,788	)
Restricted stock issued		12			—		—			—			—			—			—
Unrealized gain on Limoneira investment, net		—			—		—			4,024			—			—			4,024
Dividend declared to shareholders		—			—		—			—			(11,038	)		—			(11,038	)
FreshRealm noncontrolling interest contribution		—			—		—			—			—			362			362
Net loss attributable to FreshRealm		—			—		—			—			—			(368	)		(368	)
Net income attributable to Calavo Growers, Inc.		—			—		—			—			17,349			—			17,349
Balance, October 31, 2013		15,720		$	15	$	59,376		$	13,414		$	55,653		$	(6	)	$	128,452

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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CALAVO GROWERS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands)

	Year Ended October 31,
	2013			2012			2011
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net income	$	16,745		$	16,947		$	10,955
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		6,367			5,909			4,327
Provision for losses on accounts receivable		1			68			64
Income (loss) from unconsolidated entities		100			(501	)		(557	)
Interest on contingent consideration		146			128			101
Revalue adjustment on contingent consideration		1,571			420			(535	)
Stock compensation expense		376			417			188
Loss on disposal of property, plant, and equipment		30			136			139
Gain on sale of Maui Fresh International		—			(519	)		—
Intangible assets impairment on Calavo Salsa Lisa		615			87			—
Deferred income taxes		(6,908	)		(818	)		1,907
Effect on cash of changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable		(16,191	)		(2,837	)		4,270
Inventories, net		(5,725	)		(5,161	)		(2,137	)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		(3,567	)		(639	)		1,936
Advances to suppliers		(844	)		980			(1,751	)
Income taxes receivable		8,158			462			(1,933	)
Other assets		135			14			(12	)
Payable to growers		7,705			3,394			(4,902	)
Trade accounts payable and accrued expenses		5,007			3,236			(4,194	)
Net cash provided by operating activities		13,721			21,723			7,866
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Acquisitions of property, plant, and equipment		(6,746	)		(7,749	)		(4,826	)
Loan to Agricola Belher		—			—			(3,000	)
Distribution from unconsolidated entity		—			288			281
Proceeds from sale of Maui Fresh International		—			300			—
Acquisition of Renaissance Food Group, net of cash acquired		—			—			(13,362	)
Investment in Agricola Don Memo		(1,000	)		—			—
Net cash used in investing activities		(7,746	)		(7,161	)		(20,907	)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Payment of dividend to shareholders		(9,646	)		(8,123	)		(8,100	)
Proceeds from revolving credit facility, net		13,820			2,310			9,710
Proceeds from issuance of long-term obligations		—			—			22,135
Payments on long-term obligations		(5,405	)		(5,237	)		(9,871	)
Retirement of stock purchased from Limoneira		(4,788	)		—			—
Proceeds from stock option exercises		751			791			213
Proceeds from issuance of FreshRealm stock		79			—			—
Tax benefit of stock option exercises		139			26			664
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		(5,050	)		(10,233	)		14,751
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents		916			4,329			1,710
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year		7,103			2,774			1,064
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year	$	8,019		$	7,103		$	2,774
Supplemental Information:
Cash paid during the year for:
Interest	$	1,087		$	1,146		$	985
Income taxes	$	5,532		$	9,274		$	6,313
Noncash Investing and Financing Activities:
Tax receivable increase related to stock option exercise	$	59		$	139		$	26
Conversion of cash consideration to stock consideration for RFG acquisition	$	11,711		$	—		$	—
Declared dividends payable	$	11.004		$	9,612		$	8,123
Notes receivable issued for sale of Maui Fresh International	$	—		$	2,204		$	—
Construction in progress included in trade accounts payable and accrued expenses	$	—		$	28		$	36
Collection for Agricola Belher Infrastructure Advance	$	1,690		$	—		$	1,225
Unrealized holding gains (losses)	$	6,690		$	8,850		$	(4,996	)

In June 2011, we acquired all of the outstanding interest of Renaissance Food Group, LLC. The following table summarizes, fair values of the non-cash assets acquired, liabilities assumed and equity issued at the date of acquisition (in thousands):

At June 1, 2011
Current assets, excluding cash	$	9,623
Property, plant, and equipment		4,580
Goodwill		14,264
Other assets		117
Intangible assets		8,690
Total assets acquired		37,274
Current liabilities		(12,292	)
Contingent consideration		(7,774	)
Long-term obligations		(2,894	)
Additional paid-in capital		(952	)
Net non-cash assets acquired	$	13,362

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CALAVO GROWERS, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1. Description of the business

Business

Calavo Growers, Inc. (Calavo, the Company, we, us or our), is a global leader in the avocado industry and an expanding provider of value-added fresh food. Our expertise in marketing and distributing avocados, prepared avocados, and other perishable foods allows us to deliver a wide array of fresh and prepared food products to food distributors, produce wholesalers, supermarkets, and restaurants on a worldwide basis. We procure avocados principally from California, Mexico, and Chile. Through our various operating facilities, we sort, pack, and/or ripen avocados, tomatoes, pineapples and/or Hawaiian grown papayas. Additionally, we also produce salsa and prepare ready-to-eat produce and deli products. We distribute our products both domestically and internationally and report our operations in three different business segments: Fresh products, Calavo Foods and Renaissance Food Group, LLC (RFG). See Note 17 for a description of our development stage entity, FreshRealm, LLC (FreshRealm), and its planned operations.

2. Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies

The accompanying consolidated financial statements were prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.

Our consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Calavo Growers, Inc. and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Calavo de Mexico S.A. de C.V., Calavo Foods de Mexico S.A. de C.V., Calavo Inversiones (Chile) Limitada, Maui Fresh International, Inc. (Maui), Hawaiian Sweet, Inc. (HS), Hawaiian Pride, LLC (HP), and RFG. We consolidate our entity Calavo Salsa Lisa, LLC (CSL), in which we have a 65 percent ownership interest. In addition, we consolidate our entity FreshRealm, in which we have a 71.5 percent ownership interest. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

We consider all highly liquid financial instruments purchased with an original maturity date of three months or less to be cash equivalents. The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents approximate their fair values.

Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets

Prepaid expenses and other current assets consist primarily of non-trade receivables, infrastructure advances and prepaid expenses. Non-trade receivables were $8.3 million and $5.2 million at October 31, 2013 and 2012. Infrastructure advances are discussed below. Prepaid expenses of $1.6 million and $1.2 million at October 31, 2013 and 2012, are primarily for insurance, rent and other items.

Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is computed on a monthly weighted-average basis, which approximates the first-in, first-out method; market is based upon estimated replacement costs. Costs included in inventory primarily include the following: fruit, picking and hauling, overhead, labor, materials and freight.

Property, Plant, and Equipment

Property, plant, and equipment are stated at cost and depreciated over their estimated useful lives using the straight-line method. Leasehold improvements are stated at cost and amortized over the lesser of their estimated useful lives or the term of the lease, using the straight-line method. Useful lives are as follows: buildings and improvements—7 to 50 years; leasehold improvements—the lesser of the term of the lease or 7 years; equipment—7 to 25 years; information systems hardware and software – 3 to 15 years. Significant repairs and maintenance that increase the value or extend the useful life of our fixed asset are capitalized. Replaced fixed assets are written off. Ordinary maintenance and repairs are charged to expense.

We capitalize software development costs for internal use beginning in the application development stage and ending when the asset is placed into service. Costs capitalized include coding and testing activities and various implementation costs. These costs are limited to (1) external direct costs of materials and services consumed in developing or obtaining internal-use computer software; (2) payroll and payroll-related costs for employees who are directly associated with and who devote time to the internal-use computer software project to the extent of the time spent directly on the project; and (3) interest cost incurred while developing internal-use computer software. See Note 4 for further information.

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Goodwill and Acquired Intangible Assets

Goodwill is tested for impairment on an annual basis and between annual tests whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. Goodwill is tested at the reporting unit level, which is defined as an operating segment or one level below the operating segment. Goodwill impairment testing is a two-step process. The first step of the goodwill impairment test, used to identify potential impairment, compares the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount, including goodwill. If the fair value of a reporting unit exceeds its carrying amount, goodwill of the reporting unit is considered not impaired, and the second step of the impairment test would be unnecessary. If the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, the second step of the goodwill impairment test must be performed to measure the amount of impairment loss, if any. The second step of the goodwill impairment test, used to measure the amount of impairment loss, compares the implied fair value of reporting unit goodwill with the carrying amount of that goodwill. If the carrying amount of reporting unit goodwill exceeds the implied fair value of that goodwill, an impairment loss must be recognized in an amount equal to that excess. Goodwill impairment testing requires significant judgment and management estimates, including, but not limited to, the determination of (i) the number of reporting units, (ii) the goodwill and other assets and liabilities to be allocated to the reporting units and (iii) the fair values of the reporting units. The estimates and assumptions described above, along with other factors such as discount rates, will significantly affect the outcome of the impairment tests and the amounts of any resulting impairment losses. For fiscal year 2012, we performed our annual assessment of goodwill and determined that an impairment of $0.1 million existed related to the acquisition of CSL. This impairment was a result of less than anticipated sales since acquisition, and a forecast projection analysis with the consultation from a third party consulting firm. The impairment was recorded in cost of goods sold. For fiscal year 2013, we performed our annual assessment of goodwill and noted no impairments as of October 31, 2013.

The following table reconciles by segment goodwill and the impairment losses recognized for the year ended October 31, 2012 and 2013 (in thousands):

	Fresh products		Calavo Foods			RFG		Total
Goodwill, beginning November 1, 2011	$	3,997	$	87		$	14,265	$	18,349
Calavo Salsa Lisa Goodwill impairment losses		—		(87	)		—		(87	)
Goodwill, ending October 31, 2012		3,997		—			14,265		18,262
Calavo Salsa Lisa Goodwill impairment losses		—		—			—		—
Goodwill, October 31, 2013	$	3,997	$	—		$	14,265	$	18,262

Long-lived Assets

Long-lived assets, including fixed assets and intangible assets (other than goodwill), are continually monitored and are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of any such asset may not be recoverable. The determination of recoverability is based on an estimate of undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use of an asset and its eventual disposition. The estimate of undiscounted cash flows is based upon, among other things, certain assumptions about future operating performance, growth rates and other factors. Estimates of undiscounted cash flows may differ from actual cash flows due to, among other things, technological changes, economic conditions, changes to the business model or changes in operating performance. If the sum of the undiscounted cash flows (excluding interest) is less than the carrying value, an impairment loss will be recognized, measured as the amount by which the carrying value exceeds the fair value of the asset. For fiscal year 2013, we performed our annual assessment of long-lived assets and determined that an impairment of $0.6 million existed related to the trade name and trade secrets/recipes of CSL. This impairment was a result of less than anticipated sales since acquisition and was calculated via a forecast projection analysis, with consultation from a third party consulting firm.

Investments

We account for non-marketable investments using the equity method of accounting if the investment gives us the ability to exercise significant influence over, but not control, an investee. Significant influence generally exists when we have an ownership interest representing between 20% and 50% of the voting stock of the investee. Under the equity method of accounting, investments are stated at initial cost and are adjusted for subsequent additional investments and our proportionate share of earnings or losses and distributions.

In June 2009, we (through our wholly owned subsidiary: Calavo Inversiones (Chile) Limitada) entered into a joint venture agreement with Exportadora M5, S.A. (M5) for the purpose of selling and distributing Chilean sourced avocados. Such joint venture operates under the name of Calavo de Chile and commenced operations in July 2009. M5 and Calavo each have an equal one-half ownership interest in Calavo de Chile, but M5 has overall management responsibility for the operations of Calavo De Chile. We use the equity method to account for this investment.

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In October 2013, we contributed $1.0 million for the purchase of 60 hectares of property in Jalisco, Mexico. The property will be used, for the development of facilities to grow tomatoes. We expect in the first quarter of 2014 to enter into a joint venture agreement with our tomato grower Agricola Belher (Belher). Such joint venture is expected to operate under the name of Agricola Don Memo. Belher and Calavo will each have an equal one-half ownership interest in Agricola Don Memo, but Belher will have overall management responsibility for the operations of Agricola Don Memo. The contribution of $1.0 million has been recorded as an investment in unconsolidated entities on our consolidated financial statements.

Marketable Securities

Our marketable securities consist of our investment in Limoneira Company (Limoneira) stock. We currently own approximately 12% of Limoneira’s outstanding common stock. These securities are carried at fair value as determined from quoted market prices. The estimated fair value, cost, and gross unrealized gain related to such investment was $45.5 million, $23.5 million and $22.0 million as of October 31, 2013. The estimated fair value, cost, and gross unrealized gain related to such investment was $38.8 million, $23.5 million and $15.3 million as of October 31, 2012.

Advances to Suppliers

We advance funds to third-party growers primarily in Chile and Mexico for various farming needs. Typically, we obtain collateral (i.e. fruit, fixed assets, etc.) that approximates the value at risk, prior to making such advances. We continuously evaluate the ability of these growers to repay advances in order to evaluate the possible need to record an allowance. No such allowance was required at October 31, 2013, nor October 31, 2012.

Pursuant to our distribution agreement, which was amended in fiscal 2011, with Agricola Belher (Belher) of Mexico, a producer of fresh vegetables, primarily tomatoes, for export to the U.S. market, Belher agreed, at their sole cost and expense, to harvest, pack, export, ship, and deliver tomatoes exclusively to our company, primarily our Arizona facility. In exchange, we agreed to sell and distribute such tomatoes, make advances to Belher for operating purposes, provide additional advances as shipments are made during the season (subject to limitations, as defined), and return the proceeds from such tomato sales to Belher, net of our commission and aforementioned advances. Pursuant to such amended agreement with Belher, we advanced Belher a total of $3.0 million, up from $2.0 million in the original agreement, during fiscal 2011. Additionally, the amended agreement calls for us to continue to advance $3.0 million per annum for operating purposes through 2019. These advances will be collected through settlements by the end of each year. As of October 31, 2013 and 2012, we have total advances of $3.0 million and $2.1 million to Belher pursuant to this agreement, which is recorded in advances to suppliers.

Infrastructure Advances

Pursuant to our infrastructure agreement, we make advances to be used solely for the acquisition, construction, and installation of improvements to and on certain land owned/controlled by Belher, as well as packing line equipment. Advances incur interest at 4.7% at October 31, 2013 and 2012. Pursuant to the revised/amended agreement discussed above, we advanced Belher $3.0 million during fiscal 2011, which was used to build 47 hectares (approximately 116 acres) of shade-cloth/green house construction. As of October 31, 2013 and 2012, we have advanced a total of $2.5 million ($0.8 million included in prepaid expenses and other current assets and $1.7 million included in other long-term assets). Belher is to annually repay these advances in no less than 20% increments through July 2016. Interest is to be paid monthly or annually, as defined. Belher may prepay, without penalty, all or any portion of the advances at any time. Based on an unusually poor tomato season, Belher did not make a payment in fiscal 2012 pursuant to such agreement. Both parties agreed to defer such payment until 2013 and such payment was made as expected. In order to secure their obligations pursuant to both agreements discussed above, Belher granted us a first-priority security interest in certain assets, including cash, inventory and fixed assets, as defined.

Accrued Expenses

Included in accrued expenses at October 31, 2013 and 2012 are liabilities related to the receipt of goods and/or services for which an invoice has not yet been received. These totaled approximately $3.7 million and $3.1 million, respectively.

Revenue Recognition

Sales of products and related costs of products sold are recognized when (i) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, (ii) delivery has occurred, (iii) the price is fixed or determinable and (iv) collectability is reasonably assured. These terms are typically met upon shipment of product to the customer. Service revenue, including freight, ripening, storage, bagging and palletization charges, is recorded when services are performed and sales of the related products are delivered.

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Shipping and Handling

We include shipping and handling fees billed to customers in net revenues. Amounts incurred by us for freight are included in cost of goods sold.

Promotional Allowances

We provide for promotional allowances at the time of sale, based on our historical experience. Our estimates are generally based on evaluating the historical relationship between promotional allowances and gross sales. The derived percentage is then applied to the current period’s sales revenues in order to arrive at the appropriate debit to sales allowances for the period. The offsetting credit is made to accrued expenses. When certain amounts of specific customer accounts are subsequently identified as promotional, they are written off against this allowance. Actual amounts may differ from these estimates and such differences are recognized as an adjustment to net sales in the period they are identified.

Allowance for Accounts Receivable

We provide an allowance for estimated uncollectible accounts receivable balances based on historical experience and the aging of the related accounts receivable.

Consignment Arrangements

We frequently enter into consignment arrangements with avocado, pineapple and tomato growers and packers located outside of the United States and growers of certain perishable products in the United States. Although we generally do not take legal title to these avocados and perishable products, we do assume responsibilities (principally assuming credit risk, inventory loss and delivery risk, and limited pricing risk) that are consistent with acting as a principal in the transaction. Accordingly, the accompanying financial statements include sales and cost of sales from the sale of avocados and perishable products procured under consignment arrangements. Amounts recorded for each of the fiscal years ended October 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 in the financial statements pursuant to consignment arrangements are as follows (in thousands):

	2013		2012		2011
Sales	$	30,620	$	28,297	$	38,327
Cost of Sales		27,679		25,893		34,859
Gross Margin	$	2,941	$	2,404	$	3,468

Advertising Expense

Advertising costs are expensed when incurred. Such costs were approximately $0.1 million, $0.2 million, and $0.1 million for fiscal years 2013, 2012, and 2011.

Research and Development

Research and development costs are expensed as incurred and are generally included as a component of selling, general and administrative expense. FreshRealm, a development stage company, comprises the majority of our research and development costs. Total research and development costs for fiscal years 2013 were approximately $1.5 million. Total research and development costs for fiscal years 2012, and 2011 were less than $0.1 million.

Other Income, Net

Included in other income, net is dividend income totaling $0.4 million, $0.4 million and $0.3 million for fiscal years 2013, 2012, and 2011. See Note 9 for related party disclosure related to other income.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Among the significant estimates affecting the financial statements are those related to valuation allowances for accounts receivable, goodwill, grower advances, inventories, long-lived assets, valuation of and estimated useful lives of identifiable intangible assets, stock-based compensation, promotional allowances and income taxes. On an ongoing basis, management reviews its estimates based upon currently available information. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates.

Income Taxes

We account for deferred tax liabilities and assets for the future consequences of events that have been recognized in our consolidated financial statements or tax returns. Measurement of the deferred items is based on enacted tax laws. In the event the future consequences of differences between financial reporting bases and tax bases of our assets and liabilities result in a deferred tax asset, we perform an evaluation of the probability of being able to realize the future benefits indicated by such asset. A valuation allowance related to a deferred tax asset is recorded when it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax asset will not be realized.

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We recognize the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits recognized in the financial statements from such a position should be measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement.

As a multinational corporation, we are subject to taxation in many jurisdictions, and the calculation of our tax liabilities involves dealing with uncertainties in the application of complex tax laws and regulations in various taxing jurisdictions. If we ultimately determine that the payment of these liabilities will be unnecessary, the liability will be reversed and we will recognize a tax benefit during the period in which it is determined the liability no longer applies. Conversely, we record additional tax charges in a period in which it is determined that a recorded tax liability is less than the ultimate assessment is expected to be.

The application of tax laws and regulations is subject to legal and factual interpretation, judgment and uncertainty. Tax laws and regulations themselves are subject to change as a result of changes in fiscal policy, changes in legislation, the evolution of regulations and court rulings. Therefore, the actual liability for U.S. or foreign taxes may be materially different from management’s estimates, which could result in the need to record additional tax liabilities or potentially reverse previously recorded tax liabilities.

Basic and Diluted Net Income per Share

Basic earnings per share is calculated using the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period without consideration of the dilutive effect of stock options. The basic weighted-average number of common shares outstanding was 14,856,000, 14,795,000, and 14,743,000 for fiscal years 2013, 2012, and 2011. Diluted earnings per common share is calculated using the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period after consideration of the dilutive effect of stock options, which were 7,000, 13,000, and 8,000 for fiscal years 2013, 2012 and 2011. There were no anti-dilutive options for fiscal years 2013, 2012 and 2011.

Stock-Based Compensation

We account for awards of equity instruments issued to employees under the fair value method of accounting and recognize such amounts in their statements of operations. We measure compensation cost for all stock-based awards at fair value on the date of grant and recognize compensation expense in our consolidated statements of operations over the service period that the awards are expected to vest.

The value of each option award that contains a market condition is estimated using a lattice-based option valuation model, while all other option awards are valued using the Black-Scholes-Merton option valuation model. We primarily consider the following assumptions when using these models: (1) expected volatility, (2) expected dividends, (3) expected life and (4) risk-free interest rate. Such models also consider the intrinsic value in the estimation of fair value of the option award. Forfeitures are estimated when recognizing compensation expense, and the estimate of forfeitures will be adjusted over the requisite service period to the extent that actual forfeitures differ, or are expected to differ, from such estimates. Changes in estimated forfeitures will be recognized through a cumulative catch-up adjustment in the period of change and will also impact the amount of compensation expense to be recognized in future periods.

We measure the fair value of our stock option awards on the date of grant. No options were granted in fiscal year 2012. The following assumptions were used in the estimated grant date fair value calculations for stock options issued in 2013 and 2011:

	2013	2011
Risk-free interest rate	.70%	0.96% - 1.40%
Expected volatility	44.30%	32.63% - 60.00%
Dividend yield	2.60%	2.5%
Expected life (years)	5.0	1.5 - 4.0

For the years ended October 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, we recognized compensation expense of $377,000, $417,000, and $188,000 related to stock-based compensation. See Note 13 for further information.

The expected stock price volatility rates were based on the historical volatility of our common stock. The risk free interest rate was based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant for periods approximating the expected life of the option. The expected life represents the average period of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding, as calculated using the simplified method described in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 107.

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The Black-Scholes-Merton and lattice-based option valuation models were developed for use in estimating the fair value of traded options that have no vesting restrictions and are fully transferable. Because options held by our directors and employees have characteristics significantly different from those of traded options, in our opinion, the existing models do not necessarily provide a reliable single measure of the fair value of these options.

Foreign Currency Translation and Remeasurement

Our foreign operations are subject to exchange rate fluctuations and foreign currency transaction costs. The functional currency of our foreign subsidiaries is the United States dollar. As a result, monetary assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars at exchange rates as of the balance sheet date and non-monetary assets, liabilities and equity are translated at historical rates. Sales and expenses are translated using a weighted-average exchange rate for the period. Gains and losses resulting from those remeasurements are included in income. Gains and losses resulting from foreign currency transactions are also recognized currently in income. Total foreign currency losses for fiscal 2013, net of gains, were $0.4 million. Total foreign currency gains for fiscal 2012, net of losses, were $0.1 million. Total foreign currency losses for fiscal 2011, net of gains, were less than $0.1 million.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

We believe that the carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, and accounts payable approximates fair value based on either their short-term nature or on terms currently available to the Company in financial markets. We believe that our fixed-rate long-term obligations have a fair value of approximately $13.3 million as of October 31, 2013, with a corresponding carrying value of approximately $13.1 million.

Derivative Financial Instruments

Except as disclosed with the acquisition of Calavo Salsa Lisa and RFG (and related amendments), we were not a party to any derivative instruments during the fiscal year. It is currently our intent not to use derivative instruments for speculative or trading purposes. Additionally, we do not use any hedging or forward contracts to offset market volatility.

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

In June 2011, the FASB issued guidance regarding the presentation of comprehensive income. The new standard requires the presentation of comprehensive income, the components of net income and the components of other comprehensive income either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements. The new standard also requires presentation of adjustments for items that are reclassified from other comprehensive income to net income in the statement where the components of net income and the components of other comprehensive income are presented. The adoption of this standard had no impact on our financial statements.

In May 2011, the FASB issued additional guidance on fair value measurements that clarifies the application of existing guidance and disclosure requirements, changes certain fair value measurement principles and requires additional disclosures about fair value measurements. The updated guidance is effective on a prospective basis for financial statements issued for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2011. The adoption of this standard had no impact on our financial statements.

In July 2012, the FASB issued additional guidance to simplify the assessment of testing the impairment of indefinite-lived intangible assets other than goodwill and will become effective for fiscal years beginning after September 15, 2012. The amended guidance allows us to do an initial qualitative assessment to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of its indefinite-lived intangible assets are less than their carrying amounts prior to performing the quantitative indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment test. The adoption of this standard had no impact on our financial statements.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

In February 2013, the FASB issued a standard that revised the disclosure requirements for items reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income and requires entities to present information about significant items reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by component either (1) on the face of the statement where net income is presented or (2) as a separate disclosure in the notes to the financial statements. This guidance is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2012. The adoption of this amendment will not have a material effect on our financial statements.

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In March 2013, the FASB issued a standard which requires the release of a Company’s cumulative translation adjustment into net income only if the sale or transfer results in the complete or substantially complete liquidation of the foreign entity in which the subsidiary or group of assets had resided. This guidance is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2013. The adoption of this amendment will not have a material effect on our financial statements.

In July 2013, the FASB issued a standard clarify the presentation of unrecognized tax benefits when a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss or a tax credit carryforward exists as of the reporting date. This guidance is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2013. The adoption of this amendment will not have a material effect on our financial statements.

In July 2013, the FASB issued a standard permitting the Fed Funds Effective Swap Rate to be used as a U.S. benchmark interest rate for hedge accounting purposes, in addition to the United States Treasury rate and London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”). In addition, the restriction on using different benchmark rates for similar hedges is removed. The Company is required to adopt these provisions prospectively for qualifying new or re-designated hedging relationships entered into on or after July 17, 2013. The adoption of this amendment will not have a material effect on our financial statements.

Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Comprehensive income (loss) is defined as all changes in a company’s net assets, except changes resulting from transactions with shareholders. For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2013, other comprehensive income includes the unrealized gain on our Limoneira investment totaling $4.0 million, net of income taxes. Limoneira’s stock price at October 31, 2013 equaled $26.34 per share. For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2012, other comprehensive income includes the unrealized gain on our Limoneira investment totaling $5.5 million, net of income taxes. Limoneira’s stock price at October 31, 2012 equaled $22.47 per share. For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2011, other comprehensive income includes the unrealized loss on our Limoneira investment totaling $3.0 million, net of income taxes. Limoneira’s stock price at October 31, 2011 equaled $17.35 per share.

Noncontrolling Interest

The following table reconciles shareholders’ equity attributable to noncontrolling interest related to the Salsa Lisa acquisition and FreshRealm, LLC (in thousands). See Note 17 for additional information related to FreshRealm.

Salsa Lisa noncontrolling interest	Year ended October 31, 2013			Year ended October 31, 2012
Noncontrolling interest, beginning	$	357		$	462
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest of Salsa Lisa		(236	)		(105	)
Noncontrolling interest, ending	$	121		$	357

FreshRealm noncontrolling interest	Year ended October 31, 2013			Year ended October 31, 2012
Noncontrolling interest, beginning	$	—		$	—
Noncontrolling interest contribution		362
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest of FreshRealm		(368	)		—
Noncontrolling interest, ending	$	(6	)	$	—

Reclassifications

Certain items in the prior period financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.

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3. Inventories

Inventories consist of the following (in thousands):

	October 31,
	2013		2012
Fresh fruit	$	13,928	$	10,776
Packing supplies and ingredients		5,511		7,294
Finished prepared foods		9,234		4,878
	$	28,673	$	22,948

We assess the recoverability of inventories through an ongoing review of inventory levels in relation to sales and forecasts and product marketing plans. When the inventory on hand, at the time of the review, exceeds the foreseeable demand, the value of inventory that is not expected to be sold is written down. The amount of the write-down is the excess of historical cost over estimated realizable value (generally zero). Once established, these write-downs are considered permanent adjustments to the cost basis of the excess inventory.

The assessment of the recoverability of inventories and the amounts of any write-downs are based on currently available information and assumptions about future demand and market conditions. Demand for processed avocado products may fluctuate significantly over time, and actual demand and market conditions may be more or less favorable than our projections. In the event that actual demand is lower than originally projected, additional inventory write-downs may be required.

We did not record any lower of cost or market adjustments during fiscal years 2013 and 2012.

4. Property, Plant, and Equipment

Property, plant, and equipment consist of the following (in thousands):

	October 31,
	2013			2012
Land	$	7,023		$	7,023
Buildings and improvements		20,304			19,756
Leasehold improvements		1,671			1,395
Equipment		50,426			46,980
Information systems—hardware and software		7,188			8,346
Construction in progress		1,535			512
		88,147			84,012
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization		(35,498	)		(33,450	)
	$	52,649		$	50,562

Depreciation expense was $4.6 million, $4.2 million and $3.2 million for fiscal years 2013, 2012, and 2011, of which $0.6 million was related to depreciation on capital leases for fiscal year 2013 and 2012. Depreciation related to capital leases were $0.2 million for fiscal years 2011.

We capitalize software development costs for internal use beginning in the application development stage and ending when the asset is placed into service. We amortize such costs using the straight-line basis over estimated useful lives.

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5. Other Assets

Other assets consist of the following (in thousands):

	October 31, 2013		October 31, 2012
Intangibles, net	$	7,272	$	9,328
Grower advances		938		1,234
Loan to Agricola Belher		1,690		3,380
Loan to FreshRealm members		283		—
Notes receivable from San Rafael		1,594		1,873
Other		570		427
	$	12,347	$	16,242

On October 31, 2012, we entered into a Sale Agreement with San Rafael, pursuant to which the Company has agreed to sell to San Rafael all of our interest, representing one-half ownership, in Maui Fresh International for $2.6 million.

Effective July 31, 2013, we entered into with certain noncontrolling members an Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of FreshRealm. As part of this agreement, we loaned certain noncontrolling members $0.3 million for their part of the contribution into FreshRealm. See Note 17 for further information regarding FreshRealm.

The intangible assets consist of the following (in thousands):

			October 31, 2013							October 31, 2012
	Weighted- Average Useful Life		Gross Carrying Value		Accum. Amortization			Net Book Value		Gross Carrying Value		Accum. Amortization			Net Book Value
Customer list/relationships		8.0 years	$	7,640	$	(2,364	)	$	5,276	$	7,640	$	(1,405	)	$	6,235
Trade names		8.5years		2,760		(1,636	)		1,124		3,009		(1,489	)		1,520
Trade secrets/recipes		12.2 years		630		(137	)		493		1,520		(366	)		1,154
Brand name intangibles		indefinite		275		—			275		275		—			275
Non-competition agreements		5.0 years		267		(163	)		104		267		(123	)		144
Intangibles, net			$	11,572	$	(4,300	)	$	7,272	$	12,711	$	(3,383	)	$	9,328

We recorded amortization expense of approximately $1.4 million, $1.4 million, and $0.8 million for fiscal years 2013, 2012, and 2011. We anticipate recording amortization expense of approximately $1.3 million for each of the fiscal years 2014 through 2015. We anticipate recording amortization expense of approximately $1.2 million for fiscal year 2016. We anticipate recording amortization expense of approximately $1.1 million for fiscal years 2017 through 2018. The remainder of approximately $0.8 million will be amortized over fiscal years 2019 through 2023.

For fiscal year 2013, we performed our annual assessment of long-lived assets and determined that an impairment of $0.6 million existed related to the trade name and trade secrets/recipes of CSL. This impairment was a result of less than anticipated sales since acquisition and was calculated via a forecast projection analysis, with consultation from a third party consulting firm.

6. Revolving Credit Facilities

Effective May 31, 2011, the Company and Farm Credit West, PCA (FCW), entered into a Term Revolving Credit Agreement (Revolving Agreement). Under the terms of the Revolving Agreement, we are advanced funds for working capital purposes, the purchase and installation of capital items, as well as other corporate needs of the Company. Total credit available under the borrowing agreement is $40 million, up from $30 million, and expires on February 1, 2016.

Effective September 30, 2011, the Company and Bank of America, N.A. (BoA), entered into an agreement, Amendment No. 4 to Loan Agreement (the Agreement), which amended our existing credit facility with BoA. Under the terms of the Agreement, we are advanced funds primarily for working capital purposes. Total credit available under the borrowing agreement is now $25 million, up from $15 million and now expires on February 1, 2016.

Under the terms of these agreements, we are advanced funds for both working capital and long-term productive asset purchases. Total credit available under these combined borrowing agreements was $65 million, with a weighted-average interest rate of 1.7% and 1.8% at October 31, 2013 and 2012. Under these credit facilities, we had $34.0 million and $20.2 million outstanding as October 31, 2013 and 2012. These credit facilities contain various financial covenants, the most significant relating to Tangible Net Worth (as defined), Current Ratio (as defined), and Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio (as defined). We were in compliance with all such covenants at October 31, 2013.

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7. Employee Benefit Plans

We sponsor two defined contribution retirement plans for salaried and hourly employees. As a result of the acquisition of RFG, we have three additional defined contribution retirement plans bringing the total to five. Expenses for these plans approximated $807,000, $810,000, and $733,000 for fiscal years 2013, 2012 and 2011, which are included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the accompanying financial statements.

We also sponsor a non-qualified defined benefit plan for two retired executives. Pension expenses, including actuarial losses, approximated $12,000, $16,000 and $35,000 for the year ended October 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011. These amounts are included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the accompanying financial statements.

Components of the change in projected benefit obligation for fiscal year ends consist of the following (in thousands):

	2013			2012
Change in projected benefit obligation:
Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year	$	245		$	268
Interest cost		8			10
Actuarial loss		4			6
Benefits paid		(39	)		(39	)
Projected benefit obligation at end of year (unfunded)	$	218		$	245

The following is a reconciliation of the unfunded status of the plans at fiscal year ends included in accrued expenses (in thousands):

	2013		2012
Projected benefit obligation	$	218	$	245
Unrecognized net (gain) loss		—		—
Recorded pension liabilities	$	218	$	245

Significant assumptions used in the determination of pension expense consist of the following:

	2013			2012
Discount rate on projected benefit obligation		4.60	%		3.70	%

8. Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and guarantees

We lease facilities and certain equipment under non-cancelable operating leases expiring at various dates through 2021. We are committed to make minimum cash payments under these agreements as of October 31, 2013, as follows (in thousands):

2014	$	3,071
2015		2,903
2016		2,694
2017		2,593
2018		2,293
Thereafter		3,675
	$	17,229

Total rent expense amounted to approximately $3.5 million, $3.0 million and $2.1 million for the years ended October 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011. Rent to Limoneira, for our corporate office, amounted to approximately $0.3 million for fiscal years 2013, 2012, and 2011. We are committed to rent our corporate facility through fiscal 2015 at an annual rental of $0.3 million per annum (subject to annual CPI increases, as defined).

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Through the acquisition of RFG in June 2011, we have two additional facilities in California, one being the corporate office of RFG in Rancho Cordova, and the other being a fresh processing facility in Sacramento. RFG also has one other fresh processing facility in Houston, Texas. Both facilities process cut fruits and vegetables, salads, sandwiches, and wraps. The RFG corporate office in Rancho Cordova has an operating lease through September 2015. Total rent for fiscal 2013 and 2012 was approximately $0.4 million and $0.3 million. Total rent for fiscal 2011 was approximately $0.1 million. The processing facility in Sacramento has an operating lease through May 2021. Total rent for fiscal 2013 and 2012 was approximately $0.6 million and $0.5 million. Total rent for fiscal 2011 was approximately $0.2 million. The processing facility in Houston has an operating lease through May 2021. Total rent for fiscal 2013 and 2012 was approximately $0.3 million. Total rent for fiscal 2011 was approximately $0.1 million.

We indemnify our directors and officers and have the power to indemnify each of our employees and other agents, to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law. The maximum amount of potential future payments under such indemnifications is not determinable. No amounts have been accrued in the accompanying financial statements related to these indemnifications.

Litigation

From time to time, we are also involved in litigation arising in the ordinary course of our business that we do not believe will have a material adverse impact on our financial statements.

9. Related-Party Transactions

Certain members of our Board of Directors market avocados through Calavo pursuant to marketing agreements substantially similar to the marketing agreements that we enter into with other growers. During the years ended October 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011, the aggregate amount of avocados procured from entities owned or controlled by members of our Board of Directors was $20.9 million, $21.1 million and $18.6 million. Accounts payable to these Board members was $3.3 million and $0.9 million as of October 31, 2013, and 2012.

During fiscal 2013, we received $0.3 million as dividend income from Limoneira. During fiscal years 2012 and 2011, we received $0.2 million as dividend income from Limoneira. On April 10, 2013, we repurchased 165,000 shares of our common stock from Limoneira at a purchase price of $29.02 per share, the closing price on April 10, 2013. The total amount wired to Limoneira was $4.8 million. These shares were cancelled and returned to authorized, but unissued, status.

The three previous owners and current executives of RFG have a majority ownership of certain entities that provide various services to RFG. RFG’s California operating facility leases a building from LIG partners, LLC (LIG) pursuant to an operating lease. LIG is majority owned by an entity owned by such three executives of RFG. For the year ended October 31, 2013 and 2012, total rent paid to LIG was $0.5 million. RFG’s Texas operating facility leases a building from THNC, LLC (THNC) pursuant to an operating lease. THNC is majority owned by an entity owned by such three executives of RFG. For the year ended October 31, 2013 and 2012, total rent paid to THNC was $0.3 million and $0.1 million. Additionally, RFG sells cut produce and purchases raw materials, obtains transportation services, and shares costs for certain utilities with Third Coast Fresh Distribution (Third Coast). Third Coast is majority owned by an entity owned by such three executives of RFG. For the year ended October 31, 2013 and 2012, total sales made to Third Coast were $2.3 million and $2.7 million. For the year ended October 31, 2013 and 2012, total purchases made from Third Coast were $1.1 million and $1.6 million. Amounts due from Third Coast were $1.0 million and $ 0.8 million as of October 31, 2013 and 2012. Amounts due to Third Coast were less than $0.1 million as of October 31, 2013 and 2012.

10. Income Taxes

The income tax provision consists of the following for the years ended October 31, (in thousands):

	2013			2012			2011
Current:
Federal	$	11,708		$	8,212		$	4,405
State		2,517			1,233			1,107
Foreign		549			2,428			(170	)
Total current		14,774			11,873			5,342
Deferred:
Federal		(5,214	)		(214	)		1,277
State		(1,666	)		(559	)		208
Foreign		(28	)		(45	)		422
Total deferred		(6,908	)		(818	)		1,907
Total income tax provision	$	7,866		$	11,055		$	7,249

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At October 31, 2013 and 2012, gross deferred tax assets totaled approximately $12.4 million and $3.6 million, while gross deferred tax liabilities totaled approximately $16.6 million and $12.1 million. Deferred income taxes reflect the net of temporary differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities for financial reporting and income tax purposes.

Significant components of our deferred taxes assets (liabilities) as of October 31, are as follows (in thousands):

	2013			2012
Allowances for accounts receivable	$	634		$	714
Inventories		417			483
State taxes		269			350
Accrued liabilities		675			675
Current deferred income taxes	$	1,995		$	2,222
Property, plant, and equipment		(6,892	)		(5,604	)
Intangible assets		8,716			105
Unrealized gain, Limoneira investment		(8,674	)		(6,008	)
Stock-based compensation		369			286
State taxes		232			546
Other		55			10
Long-term deferred income taxes	$	(6,194	)	$	(10,665	)

The October 31, 2013 net increase in deferred intangible assets by $8.6 million is mostly attributable to the RFG contingent liability payout during the year. The payout of the contingent liability resulted in additional RFG tax basis goodwill equal to the fair market value of the stock issued, which increased the Company’s net intangibles deferred tax asset. Due to the fact that the payout was paid via stock issuance, the offset to this deferred tax asset was recorded through additional paid-in capital. See Note 16.

A reconciliation of the significant differences between the federal statutory income tax rate and the effective income tax rate on pretax income for the years ended October 31, is as follows:

	2013			2012			2011
Federal statutory tax rate		35.0	%		35.0	%		35.0	%
State taxes, net of federal effects		2.1			1.7			4.8
Foreign income taxes greater (less) than U.S.		(1.8	)		(2.7	)		(0.9	)
Hacienda assessment		—			6.3			—
Section 199 deduction		(2.5	)		(0.8	)		—
Other		(0.8	)		—			0.9
		32.0	%		39.5	%		39.8	%

We intend to reinvest our accumulated foreign earnings, which approximated $10.0 million at October 31, 2013, indefinitely. As a result, we have not provided any deferred income taxes on such unremitted earnings. For fiscal years 2013, 2012 and 2011, income before income taxes related to domestic operations was approximately $21.7 million, $24.2 million, and $17.1 million. For fiscal years 2013, 2012 and 2011, income before income taxes related to foreign operations was approximately $2.9 million, $3.8 million and $1.1 million.

As of October 31, 2013 and 2012, we did not have a liability for unrecognized tax benefits related to various federal and state income tax matters. The tax effected amount would reduce our effective income tax rate if recognized.

A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows (in thousands):

Balance at November 1, 2011	$	41
Reductions of tax positions from prior years		(41	)
Balance at October 31, 2012		—
Reductions of tax positions from prior years		—
Balance at October 31, 2013	$	—

The decrease in our provision for income taxes in fiscal 2013, as compared to 2012, is due to the income tax assessment payment of $1.8 million made in 2012, related to the Hacienda’s examination of the tax year ended December 31, 2004. In addition, we were able to take advantage of additional tax credits through California’s Enterprise Zone Hiring Credit Program (EZC) and an increase in the Section 199 deduction in fiscal 2013.

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11. Segment Information

As discussed in Note 1, we now report our operations in three different business segments: (1) Fresh products, (2) Calavo Foods, and (3) RFG. These three business segments are presented based on how information is used by our Chief Executive Officer to measure performance and allocate resources. The Fresh products segment includes all operations that involve the distribution of avocados and other fresh produce products. The Calavo Foods segment represents all operations related to the purchase, manufacturing, and distribution of prepared products, including guacamole, tortilla chips and salsa. The RFG segment represents all operations related to the manufacturing and distribution of fresh-cut fruit, ready-to-eat vegetables, recipe-ready vegetables and deli meat products. Selling, general and administrative expenses, as well as other non-operating income/expense items, are evaluated by our Chief Executive Officer in the aggregate. We do not allocate assets, or specifically identify them to, our operating segments. When principal operations commence, FreshRealm is expected to become our fourth segment. See Note 17 for additional information.

The following table sets forth sales by product category, by segment (in thousands):

	Fresh products		Calavo Foods		RFG		Total
	(All amounts are presented in thousands)
Year ended October 31, 2013
Net sales	$	448,369	$	51,614	$	191,468	$	691,451
Cost of sales		417,176		38,226		175,925		631,327
Gross margin	$	31,193	$	13,388	$	15,543	$	60,124
Year ended October 31, 2012
Net sales	$	350,582	$	46,424	$	154,113	$	551,119
Cost of sales		316,287		32,422		141,744		490,453
Gross margin	$	34,295	$	14,002	$	12,369	$	60,666
Year ended October 31, 2011(1)
Net sales	$	420,658	$	45,151	$	56,720	$	522,529
Cost of sales		389,371		38,403		52,447		480,221
Gross margin	$	31,287	$	6,748	$	4,273	$	42,308

(1) As the acquisition for RFG was completed on June 1, 2011, only five months are included in prior year ended October 31, 2011.

For fiscal years 2013, 2012 and 2011, inter-segment sales and cost of sales of $44.2 million, $33.8 million, and $27.0 million were eliminated in consolidation.

The following table sets forth sales by product category, by segment (in thousands):

	Year ended October 31, 2013												Year ended October 31, 2012
	Fresh products			Calavo Foods			RFG			Total			Fresh products			Calavo Foods			RFG			Total
Third-party sales:
Avocados	$	407,678		$	—		$	—		$	407,678		$	318,556		$	—		$	—		$	318,556
Tomatoes		22,623			—			—			22,623			11,404			—			—			11,404
Papayas		13,077			—			—			13,077			12,753			—			—			12,753
Pineapples		5,739			—			—			5,739			6,840			—			—			6,840
Other fresh products		601			—			—			601			1,788			—			—			1,788
Food service		—			43,616			—			43,616			—			36,289			—			36,289
Retail and club		—			18,789			195,376			214,165			—			19,758			157,333			177,091
Total gross sales		449,718			62,405			195,376			707,499			351,341			56,047			157,333			564,721
Less sales incentives		(1,349	)		(10,791	)		(3,908	)		(16,048	)		(759	)		(9,623	)		(3,220	)		(13,602	)
Net sales	$	448,369		$	51,614		$	191,468		$	691,451		$	350,582		$	46,424		$	154,113		$	551,119

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	Year ended October 31, 2012												Year ended October 31, 2011
	Fresh products			Calavo Foods			RFG			Total			Fresh products			Calavo Foods			RFG(1)			Total
Third-party sales:
Avocados	$	318,556		$	—		$	—		$	318,556		$	376,980		$	—		$	—		$	376,980
Tomatoes		11,404			—			—			11,404			23,903			—			—			23,903
Papayas		12,753			—			—			12,753			13,245			—			—			13,245
Pineapples		6,840			—			—			6,840			4,278			—			—			4,278
Other fresh products		1,788			—			—			1,788			3,276			—			—			3,276
Food service		—			36,289			—			36,289			—			37,431			—			37,431
Retail and club		—			19,758			157,333			177,091			—			17,204			58,020			75,224
Total gross sales		351,341			56,047			157,333			564,721			421,682			54,635			58,020			534,337
Less sales incentives		(759	)		(9,623	)		(3,220	)		(13,602	)		(1,024	)		(9,484	)		(1,300	)		(11,808	)
Net sales	$	350,582		$	46,424		$	154,113		$	551,119		$	420,658		$	45,151		$	56,720		$	522,529

(1) As the acquisition for RFG was completed on June 1, 2011, only five months are included in prior year ended October 31, 2011.

Net sales to third parties by segment exclude inter-segment sales and cost of sales. For fiscal years 2013, 2012, and 2011, inter-segment sales and cost of sales for Fresh products totaling $29.9 million, $22.2 million and $15.8 million were eliminated. For fiscal years 2013, 2012, and 2011, inter-segment sales and cost of sales for Calavo Foods totaling $14.3 million, $11.6 million, and $11.2 million were eliminated.

Sales to customers outside the United States were approximately $37.2 million, $28.8 million and $24.3 million for fiscal years 2013, 2012, and 2011.

Long-lived assets attributed to geographic areas as of October 31, are as follows (in thousands):

	United States		Mexico		Consolidated
2013	$	31,250	$	21,399	$	52,649
2012	$	29,893	$	20,669	$	50,562

12. Long-Term Obligations

Long-term obligations at fiscal year ends consist of the following (in thousands):

	2013			2012
Farm Credit West, PCA, (FCW) term loan, bearing interest at 1.7%	$	4,007		$	5,509
Bank of America, N.A. (BoA) term loan, bearing interest at 1.7%		4,077			5,606
FCW, term loan, bearing interest at 5.7%		2,600			3,900
Capital leases		2,366			3,440
		13,050			18,455
Less current portion		(5,258	)		(5,416	)
	$	7,792		$	13,039

In conjunction with such acquisition, the Company and FCW entered into a Term Loan Agreement (Term Agreement), effective May 31, 2011. Under the terms of the Term Agreement, we were advanced $15 million for the purchase of RFG. Pursuant to this agreement, we are required to make 60 monthly principal and interest payments, from July 1, 2011 to June 1, 2016. There is no prepayment penalty associated with this Term Agreement.

This Term Agreement also replaces in its entirety the original Term Loan Agreement dated June 1, 2005 by and between the Company and FCW. There was no significant change in terms between the original Term Loan Agreement and this new agreement.

Effective September 30, 2011, the Company and Bank of America, N.A. (BoA), entered into an agreement, Amendment No. 4 to Loan Agreement (the Agreement), which amended our existing credit facility with BoA. This agreement included a variable rate term loan in the amount of approximately $7.1 million. These proceeds were used to retire approximately 50% of the outstanding balance (as of September 30, 2011) of the term loan owed to FCW related to the purchase of RFG (see above). This effectively split the funding of the amounts due at closing for that acquisition between both banks. The credit facility and term loan contain various financial covenants, the most significant relating to Tangible Net Worth (as defined), Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio (as defined) and Current Ratio (as defined).

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In conjunction with the purchase of RFG, we assumed various capital leases related to machinery and equipment. These leases bear interest at a weighted average interest rate of approximately 4.0%. The total obligation acquired related to these capital leases were $4.0 million, with $1.1 million being classified as in the current portion.

At October 31, 2013, annual current and long-term obligation payments are scheduled as follows (in thousands):

	Total
Year ending October 31:
2014	$	5,258
2015		5,105
2016		2,132
2017		109
2018		92
Thereafter		354
	$	13,050

13. Stock-Based Compensation

The 2005 Stock Incentive Plan

The 2005 Stock Incentive Plan, was a stock-based compensation plan, under which employees and directors may be granted options to purchase shares of our common stock. In June 2012, this plan has been terminated without affecting the outstanding stock options related to this plan.

Stock options were granted with exercise prices of not less than the fair market value at grant date, generally vested over one to five years and generally expired two to five years after the grant date. We settle stock option exercises with newly issued shares of common stock.

We measured compensation cost for all stock-based awards pursuant to this plan at fair value on the date of grant and recognize compensation expense in our consolidated statements of operations over the service period that the awards are expected to vest. We measured the fair value of our stock based compensation awards on the date of grant.

A summary of stock option activity is as follows (in thousands, except for share amounts):

	Number of Shares			Weighted- Average Exercise Price		Weighted- Average Fair- Value	Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Outstanding at October 31, 2010		87		$	13.89
Exercised		(15	)	$	14.58
Outstanding at October 31, 2011		72		$	13.75
Exercised		(37	)	$	13.54
Outstanding at October 31, 2012		35		$	15.16
Exercised		(8	)	$	12.84
Outstanding at October 31, 2013		27		$	15.79		$	811
Exercisable at October 31, 2013		21		$	15.93		$	632

The weighted average remaining life of such outstanding options is 4.5 years and the total intrinsic value of options exercised during fiscal 2013 was $0.1 million. The weighted average remaining life of such exercisable options is 4.1 years. The fair value of shares vested during the year ended October 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011 was approximately $0.6 million, $0.3 million, and $0.7 million.

The total compensation cost for stock option grants not yet recognized as of October 31, 2013 was $0.1 million.

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The 2011 Management Incentive Plan

In April 2011, our shareholders approved the Calavo Growers, Inc. 2011 Management Incentive Plan (the 2011 Plan). All directors, officers, employees and consultants (including prospective directors, officers, employees and consultants) of Calavo and its subsidiaries are eligible to receive awards under the 2011 Plan. Up to 1,500,000 shares of common stock may be issued by Calavo under the 2011 Plan. As a result of such new plan, no new awards will be made under our 2005 Stock Incentive Plan.

In April 2011, our Board of Directors approved the issuance of options to acquire a total of 60,000 shares of our common stock to our board of directors. Each non-employee director was granted 5,000 shares of options at $21.82 per share. Such grant vested over a one-year period. Vested options have a term of one year from the vesting date. The market price of our common stock at the grant date was $21.82. The estimated fair market value of such option grant was approximately $0.2 million, which has been recorded as compensation expense of $0.1 million in both fiscal 2011 and fiscal 2012.

In October 2011, our Board of Directors approved the issuance of options to acquire a total of 10,000 shares of our common stock by one member of our Board of Directors. Such grant vests in equal increments over a five-year period and has an exercise price of $21.80 per share. Vested options have a term of five years from the vesting date. The market price of our common stock at the grant date was $21.80. The estimated fair market value of such option grant was approximately $0.1 million. The total compensation cost not yet recognized as of October 31, 2013 was less than $0.1 million, which will be recognized over the remaining service period of 60 months.

In January 2013, our Board of Directors approved the issuance of options to acquire a total of 10,000 shares of our common stock by one member of our Board of Directors. Such grant vests in equal increments over a five-year period and has an exercise price of $23.48 per share. Vested options have a term of five years from the vesting date. The market price of our common stock at the grant date was $23.48. The estimated fair market value of such option grant was approximately $0.1 million. The total compensation cost not yet recognized as of October 31, 2013 was approximately $0.1 million, which will be recognized over the remaining service period of 60 months.

On January 26, 2012, all 12 of our non-employee directors were granted 1,000 restricted shares each (total of 12,000 shares). These shares have full voting rights and participate in dividends as if unrestricted. The closing price of our stock on such date was $27.68. This grant of restricted stock incurred $0.2 million in stock compensation expenses in fiscal 2012. As of January 2013, 11,000 shares vested, because such board members were still serving on the board at this time. The remaining 1,000 shares vested in May 2012 with the passing of one of our directors.

On January 28, 2013, all 12 of our non-employee directors were granted 1,000 restricted shares each (total of 12,000 shares). These shares have full voting rights and participate in dividends as if unrestricted. The closing price of our stock on such date was $24.71. This grant of restricted stock incurred $0.2 million in stock compensation expenses in fiscal 2013. As of January 2014, all shares have vested, because such board members were still serving on the board at this time.

A summary of stock option activity, related to our 2011 Management Incentive Plan, is as follows (in thousands, except for per share amounts):

	Number of Shares			Weighted- Average Exercise Price		Weighted- Average Fair-Value		Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Granted		70		$	21.82	$	4.15/share
Forfeited		(5	)	$	21.82
Outstanding at October 31, 2011		65		$	21.82
Exercised		(15	)	$	21.82
Outstanding at October 31, 2012		50		$	21.82
Granted		10		$	23.48
Exercised		(40	)	$	21.82
Outstanding at October 31, 2013		20		$	22.64			$	141
Exercisable at October 31, 2013		4		$	21.80			$	32

The weighted average remaining life of such outstanding options is 6.6 years and the total intrinsic value of options exercised during fiscal 2013 was 0.3 million. The weighted average remaining life of such exercisable options is 4.5 years. The fair value of shares vested during the year ended October 31, 2013, was less than $0.1 million.

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14. Dividends

On December 12, 2013, we paid a $0.70 per share dividend in the aggregate amount of $11.0 million to shareholders of record on November 29, 2013. On December 12, 2012, we paid a $0.65 per share dividend in the aggregate amount of $9.6 million to shareholders of record on November 28, 2012.

15. Fair Value Measurements

A fair value measurement is determined based on the assumptions that a market participant would use in pricing an asset or liability. A three-tiered hierarchy draws distinctions between market participant assumptions based on (i) observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets (Level 1), (ii) inputs other than quoted prices in active markets that are observable either directly or indirectly (Level 2) and (iii) unobservable inputs that require the Company to use present value and other valuation techniques in the determination of fair value (Level 3).

The following table sets forth our financial assets and liabilities as of October 31, 2013 that are measured on a recurring basis during the period, segregated by level within the fair value hierarchy:

	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
	(All amounts are presented in thousands)
Assets at fair value:
Investment in Limoneira Company(1)	$	45,531		—		—	$	45,531
Total assets at fair value	$	45,531	$	—	$	—	$	45,531

(1) The investment in Limoneira Company consists of marketable securities in the Limoneira Company stock. We currently own approximately 12% of Limoneira’s outstanding common stock. These securities are measured at fair value by quoted market prices. Limoneira’s stock price at October 31, 2013 and October 31, 2012 equaled $26.34 per share and $22.47 per share. Unrealized gains and losses are recognized through other comprehensive income. Unrealized investment holding gains arising during the year ended October 31, 2013 and 2012 was $6.7 million and $8.9 million. Unrealized investment holding losses arising during the year ended October 31, 2011 was $5.0 million.

	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3(3)		Total
	(All amounts are presented in thousands)
Liabilities at fair value:
Salsa Lisa contingent consideration(2)		—		—	$	676	$	676
RFG contingent consideration(2) (3)		—		—		—		—
Total liabilities at fair value	$	—	$	—	$	676	$	676

(2) Each period, we revalue our contingent consideration obligations to their fair value and record increases or decreases in the fair value into selling, general and administrative expense. Increases or decreases in the fair value of the contingent consideration obligations can result from changes in the assumed timing and amount of revenue and expense estimates, changes in the probability of payment scenarios, as well as changes in capital market conditions, which impact the discount rate used in the fair valuation. Significant judgment is employed in determining the appropriateness of these assumptions as of the acquisition date and for each subsequent period. Accordingly, future business and economic conditions, as well as changes in any of the assumptions described above, can materially impact the amount of contingent consideration expense we record in any given period. Total net increase to the contingent considerations in fiscal year 2013 and 2012 totaled $1.6 million and $0.4 million. Total net decrease to the contingent considerations in fiscal year 2011 totaled $0.5 million. See Note 16 for further discussion.

(3) In 2013, we amended our acquisition agreement with RFG in regards to the cash payment portion of the Stage II & III earnouts. See Note 16.

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The following is a reconciliation of the beginning and ending amounts of the contingent consideration for Salsa Lisa and RFG:

	Balance at 10/31/12		Interest		Revalue Adjustment			Reclassification			Balance at 10/31/13
	(All amounts are presented in thousands)
Salsa Lisa contingent consideration	$	857	$	49	$	(230	)	$	—		$	676
RFG contingent consideration(1)		2,322		97		1,801			(4,220	)		—
Total	$	3,179	$	146	$	1,571		$	(4,220	)	$	676

	Balance at 10/31/11		Interest		Revalue Adjustment			Reclassification		Balance at 10/31/12
	(All amounts are presented in thousands)
Salsa Lisa contingent consideration	$	978	$	56	$	(177	)	$	—	$	857
RFG contingent consideration		1,652		73		597			—		2,322
Total	$	2,630	$	129	$	420		$	—	$	3,179

(1) We have amended our acquisition agreement with RFG in regards to the cash payment portion of the Stage II & III earnouts. See Note 16.

16. Amendments to RFG Acquisition Agreement

Amendment No.1 to RFG Acquisition Agreement

Calavo, RFG and Liberty Fresh Foods, LLC, Kenneth Catchot, Cut Fruit, LLC, James Catchot, James Gibson, Jose O. Castillo, Donald L. Johnson and RFG Nominee Trust (collectively, the “Sellers”) entered into Amendment No. 1 of the Agreement and Plan of Merger dated July 31, 2013 (the “First Amendment”).

Calavo, RFG and the Sellers are parties to an Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as of May 25, 2011 (the “Merger Agreement”) pursuant to which, among other things, Calavo acquired RFG from the Sellers and Calavo agreed to make Earn-Out Payments to the Sellers upon the satisfaction of certain performance requirements specified in the Merger Agreement.

The Merger Agreement states that, upon the attainment of the Stage 2 Maximum Earn-Out Trigger prior to the end of the Earn-Out Period, Calavo shall be obligated to pay the Stage 2 Maximum Earn-Out Consideration to the Sellers. The Merger Agreement states that the Stage 2 Maximum Earn-Out Consideration shall be $5,000,000 in cash and 827,000 shares of Calavo common stock. The Merger Agreement states that the Stage 2 Maximum Earn-Out Trigger shall be met if, for any 12-month period during the Earn-Out Period, (1) the EBITDA for RFG is equal to or greater than $8,000,000 and (2) the Revenue for RFG is equal to or greater than $130,000,000.

Calavo, RFG and the Sellers have amended the Merger Agreement by the First Amendment to provide, among other things, that: (1) Calavo shall deliver $5,000,000 of Common Stock to the Sellers, as part of the Stage 2 Maximum Earn-Out Consideration instead of delivering $5,000,000 of cash to the Sellers; (2) the Sellers shall receive specified price protection from Calavo with respect to the sale of such Common Stock; and (3) Calavo shall file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) a Registration Statement on Form S-3 (the “Registration Statement”) which shall cover the public resale of such Common Stock by the Sellers during the period specified in the First Amendment.

Price protection, as defined, is broken into two parts: (1) additional shares of our common stock (“Price Protection Shares” or “PPS”) and (2) a potential cash payment. During the thirty-day period starting on the later of the date that the Additional Shares are issued to the Sellers or the date that the Registration Statement is declared effective by the SEC (the “Initial Price Protection Period”), the Sellers shall have price protection for any Additional Shares sold by the Sellers on the Nasdaq Stock Market. We shall be obligated to issue additional shares of PPS to the Sellers only if the Sellers sell any Additional Shares on the Nasdaq Stock Market during the Initial Price Protection Period for a price that is less than the Valuation Price. The dollar value of the Price Protection Shares required to be issued by Calavo shall equal the difference between (1) the aggregate sales price of all Additional Shares sold by the Sellers on the Nasdaq Stock Market during the Initial Price Protection Period for sales prices that were less than the Valuation Price and (2) the aggregate sales price that the Trust would have received for such Additional Shares if they had been sold for the Valuation Price. The amount calculated pursuant to the immediately preceding sentence is referred to in the First Amendment as the “Shortfall”, and the closing price of our stock on the Nasdaq Stock Market that is used to determine the number of price protection shares that we must issue is referred to as the “Initial Price Protection Valuation.”

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If, during the thirty-day period immediately following its receipt of the PPS, the Sellers sell any of the PPS on the Nasdaq Stock Market for a sales price that is less than the Initial Price Protection Valuation, Calavo shall be obligated to deliver to the Sellers a cash payment equal to the difference between (a) the aggregate sales price of all Price Protection Shares sold by the Sellers on the Nasdaq Stock Market during such thirty-day period for sales prices that were less than the Initial Price Protection Valuation and (b) the aggregate sales price that the Sellers would have received for such Price Protection Shares if they had been sold for the Initial Price Protection Valuation. Such cash payment shall be made by Calavo within twenty days after Calavo and the Sellers have agreed upon the amount of such shortfall.

As a result of this transaction, we evaluated the fair market value of the cash derivative per the Merger Agreement with the equity derivative per this First Amendment, noting no significant difference. Further, we also believe the estimated fair market value of the cash derivative per this First Amendment is not material.

Additionally, we have reclassified the RFG contingent consideration liability of $4.2 million from accrued expenses to additional paid in capital as of July 31, 2013.

During our fourth fiscal quarter, RFG attained the Stage 2 Maximum Earn-Out Trigger. As such, and pursuant to this amendment, we filed the Registration Statement and issued 172,117 shares of common stock, valued at $29.05, to the Sellers in October 2013. From October 2013 to November 2013, the Sellers sold all 172,117 shares for $5.0 million.

Amendment No.2 to RFG Acquisition Agreement

Calavo, RFG and Liberty Fresh Foods, LLC, Kenneth Catchot, Cut Fruit, LLC, James Catchot, James Gibson, Jose O. Castillo, Donald L. Johnson and RFG Nominee Trust (collectively, the “Sellers”) entered into Amendment No. 2 of the Agreement and Plan of Merger dated October 1, 2013 (the “Second Amendment”).

Calavo, RFG and the Sellers are parties to an Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as of May 25, 2011, as amended by Amendment No. 1 thereto, dated July 28, 2013 (as so amended the “Merger Agreement”), pursuant to which, among other things, Calavo acquired RFG from the Sellers and Calavo agreed to make Earn-Out Payments to the Sellers upon the satisfaction of certain performance requirements specified in the Merger Agreement.

The Merger Agreement provides that, upon the attainment of the Stage 3 Maximum Earn-Out Trigger or the Stage 3 Scale Earn-Out Trigger, as applicable, Calavo shall be obligated to make a Stage 3 Earn-Out Payment to the Sellers consisting of either the Stage 3 Maximum Earn-Out Consideration or the Stage 3 Scale Earn-Out Consideration, each of which shall consist of a specified amount of cash and a specified number of Merger Shares.

Pursuant to the Second Amendment, Calavo, RFG and the Sellers amended the Merger Agreement to provide, among other things, that: (1) with respect to the portion of the Stage 3 Maximum Earn-Out Consideration or the Stage 3 Scale Earn-Out Consideration, as applicable, that is currently required by the Merger Agreement to be paid in cash to the Sellers, Calavo shall have the right to elect to pay all or a portion of such cash amount by delivery of additional Merger Shares to the RFG Nominee Trust (the “Trust”), for the benefit of the Sellers; (2) the Sellers shall receive specified price protection from Calavo with respect to the Trust’s sale of shares of Common Stock on the Nasdaq Stock Market, up to the total number of shares of Common Stock issued to the Trust pursuant to this Second Amendment; and (3) Calavo shall file with the SEC a Registration Statement on Form S-3 covering the Trust’s resale on the Nasdaq Stock Market of any additional Merger Shares issued pursuant to the Second Amendment for sales that occur during the period specified in this Second Amendment. Any additional Merger Shares issued by Calavo in lieu of cash payments to the Sellers will be valued for this purpose at the closing price of Calavo Common Stock as reported on the Nasdaq Stock Market at the time of issuance.

Price protection, as defined, is broken into two parts: (1) additional shares of our common stock (“Price Protection Shares” or “PPS”) and (2) a potential cash payment. During the 120-day period starting on the later of the date that the Additional Shares are issued to the Sellers or the date that the Registration Statement is declared effective by the SEC (the “Initial Price Protection Period”), the Sellers shall have price protection for any Additional Shares sold by the Sellers on the Nasdaq Stock Market. We shall be obligated to issue additional shares of PPS to the Sellers only if the Sellers sell any Additional Shares on the Nasdaq Stock Market during the Initial Price Protection Period for a price that is less than the Valuation Price. The dollar value of the Price Protection Shares required to be issued by Calavo shall equal the difference between (1) the aggregate sales price of all Additional Shares sold by the Sellers on the Nasdaq Stock Market during the Initial Price Protection Period for sales prices that were less than the Valuation Price and (2) the aggregate sales price that the Trust would have received for such Additional Shares if they had been sold for the Valuation Price. The amount calculated pursuant to the immediately preceding sentence is referred to in the Second Amendment as the “Shortfall”, and the closing price of our stock on the Nasdaq Stock Market that is used to determine the number of price protection shares that we must issue is referred to as the “Initial Price Protection Valuation.”

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If, during the 120-day period immediately following its receipt of the PPS, the Sellers sell any of the PPS on the Nasdaq Stock Market for a sales price that is less than the Initial Price Protection Valuation (First-Stage Price Protection Shortfall), Calavo shall be obligated to deliver to the Sellers additional shares “Second-Stage Price Protection Shares” equal to the difference between (a) the aggregate sales price of all Price Protection Shares sold by the Sellers on the Nasdaq Stock Market during such 120-day period for sales prices that were less than the Initial Price Protection Valuation and (b) the aggregate sales price that the Sellers would have received for such Price Protection Shares if they had been sold for the Initial Price Protection Valuation. If additional shortfalls continue to occur (Second-Stage Price Protection Shortfall) a cash payment shall be made by Calavo within twenty days after Calavo and the Sellers have agreed upon the amount of such shortfall.

As a result of this transaction, we evaluated the fair market value of the cash derivative per the Merger Agreement with the equity derivative per this Second Amendment, noting no significant difference. Further, we also believe the estimated fair market value of the cash derivative per this Second Amendment is not material.

17. Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of FreshRealm, LLC

Effective July 31, 2013, Calavo and certain noncontrolling members have entered into an Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement (the “Agreement”) of FreshRealm, LLC (FreshRealm).

The purpose of FreshRealm is to engage in activities relating to the marketing of food products directly to consumers or other entities. FreshRealm’s technology platform is currently being developed and is expected to allow participants such as traditional retailers, large and small enterprises, communities and food banks to enter into a platform resembling a national fresh food cooperative. FreshRealm is expected to serve as a way to connect participants to a network of regional fresh food producers.

Pursuant to this Agreement, in 2013 FreshRealm issued approximately 1.3 million units, with Calavo owning approximately 71.5% of FreshRealm for a capital contribution of $0.9 million. The noncontrolling members, representing the remaining 28.5% ownership, contributed either cash (totaling approximately $0.1 million) or a full-recourse promissory note payable to Calavo (totaling approximately $0.3 million) in exchange for their units. Each full-recourse promissory note described above will be due and payable in full on May 1, 2016, with interest at 4% per annum, also due and payable on May 1, 2016. If, prior to May 1, 2016, FreshRealm terminates an employee’s employment for cause, as defined, or the employee terminates his employment other than (A) for good reason, as defined, or (B) as a result of the employee’s death or disability, notwithstanding whether prior to such date the employee repaid his note in full, then all of the employee’s units will be transferred to Calavo.

Members have limited voting rights. In any matters presented to the members for approval, each member will have one vote for each unit held by such member. For situations for which the approval of the members is required, the members shall act by majority vote.

Members may make loans to FreshRealm with the consent of the board of directors of FreshRealm (the “Board”). The Board approved loans of up to $3,000,000 from Calavo to FreshRealm under the Line of Credit and Security Agreement between Calavo and FreshRealm. At October 31, 2013, FreshRealm has borrowed $1.7 million under this line of credit, which is eliminated in consolidation.

Subject to certain limitations, the Board has the sole discretion regarding the amounts and timing of distributions to members. After making tax distributions required for a given fiscal year, all distributions will be made to the members pro rata, pari passu in accordance with their respective percentage interests, except FreshRealm will first apply distributions (other than tax distributions) to each member who is an employee against such member’s promissory note until the promissory note is paid in full.

FreshRealm’s losses and income that are determined for accounting purposes will also be allocated for each fiscal year, including for the full 2013 fiscal year, to the members in accordance with the allocation principles for net loss and net income. As a result, a $0.6 million loss has been allocated to the noncontrolling members as of October 31, 2013. See additional discussion below.

FreshRealm started operating as a development stage company in the second quarter of 2013. As of October 31, 2013, planned, principal operations have not commenced. As a result, FreshRealm has no sales or cost of sales. When principal operations commence, FreshRealm is expected to become our fourth segment. FreshRealm has incurred $1.9 million of expenses related to its development as of October 31, 2013, which are included in selling, general and administrative expenses. Of the $1.9 million in selling, general and administrative expenses, $1.3 million has been attributed to Calavo and a $0.6 million loss has been attributed to the noncontrolling members. See Note 2 for further information related to noncontrolling interests.

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18. Investment in Unconsolidated Entity

In October 2013, we contributed $1.0 million for the purchase of 60 hectares of property in Jalisco, Mexico. The property will be used, for the development of facilities to grow tomatoes. We expect in the first quarter of 2014 to enter into a joint venture agreement with our tomato grower Agricola Belher (Belher). Such joint venture is expected to operate under the name of Agricola Don Memo. Belher and Calavo will each have an equal one-half ownership interest in Agricola Don Memo, but Belher will have overall management responsibility for the operations of Agricola Don Memo. The contribution of $1.0 million has been recorded as an investment in unconsolidated entities on our consolidated financial statements.

19. Subsequent Events

We have evaluated subsequent events to assess the need for potential recognition or disclosure in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Such events were evaluated through the date these financial statements were issued. Based upon this evaluation, it was determined that no subsequent events occurred that require recognition in the financial statements.

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

The Board of Directors and Shareholders of Calavo Growers, Inc.

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Calavo Growers, Inc. (the Company) as of October 31, 2013 and 2012, and the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended October 31, 2013. Our audits also included the financial statement schedule listed in the Index at Item 15(a)(2). These financial statements and schedule are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and schedule based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Calavo Growers, Inc. at October 31, 2013 and 2012, and the consolidated results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended October 31, 2013, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Also, in our opinion, the related financial statement schedule, when considered in relation to the basic consolidated financial statements taken as a whole, presents fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), Calavo Growers Inc.’s internal control over financial reporting as of October 31, 2013, based on criteria established in Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (1992 Framework) and our report dated January 13, 2014 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP

Los Angeles, California

January 13, 2014

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Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

Not applicable.

Item 9A. Controls and Procedures

Conclusion Regarding the Effectiveness of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, we conducted an evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures, as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on this evaluation, our principal executive officer and our principal financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of October 31, 2013.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended October 31, 2013 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as such term is defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(f). Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, we conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of the end of the period covered by this report based on the framework set forth in Internal Control — Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (1992 Framework).

Based on our evaluation under the framework set forth in Internal Control — Integrated Framework, our management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of October 31, 2013. Our internal control over financial reporting as of October 31, 2013 has been audited by Ernst and Young LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their report which is included herein.

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

The Board of Directors and Shareholders of Calavo Growers, Inc.

We have audited Calavo Growers, Inc.’s internal control over financial reporting as of October 31, 2013, based on criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (1992 Framework) (the COSO criteria). Calavo Growers, Inc.’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting, and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting included in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

In our opinion, Calavo Growers, Inc. maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of October 31, 2013, based on the COSO criteria.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheets of Calavo Growers, Inc. as of October 31, 2013 and 2012, and the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended October 31, 2013 of Calavo Growers Inc. and our report dated January 13, 2014 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP

Los Angeles, California

January 13, 2014

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Item 9B. Other Information

None.

PART III

Certain information required by Part III is omitted from this Annual Report because we will file a definitive Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders pursuant to Regulation 14A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the Proxy Statement), not later than 120 days after the end of the fiscal year covered by this Annual Report, and the applicable information included in the Proxy Statement is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers, and Corporate Governance

The names of our executive officers and their ages, titles and biographies are incorporated by reference from Part I, above.

The following information is included in our Notice of Annual Meeting of Shareholders and Proxy Statement to be filed within 120 days after our fiscal year end of October 31, 2013 (the Proxy Statement) and is incorporated herein by reference:

Ø Information regarding our directors who are standing for reelection and any persons nominated to become our directors is set forth under “Election of Directors.”

Ø Information regarding our Audit Committee and designated “audit committee financial expert” is set forth under “Corporate Governance Principles and Board Matters—Board Structure and Committee Composition—Audit Committee.”

Ø Information on our code of ethics for directors, officers and employees and our Corporate Governance Guidelines is set forth under “Corporate Governance Principles and Board Matters.”

Ø Information regarding Section 16(a) beneficial ownership reporting compliance is set forth under “Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance.”

Item 11. Executive Compensation

The information required by this Item is incorporated herein by reference to the sections entitled “Executive Compensation” and “Directors’ Compensation” in the Proxy Statement.

Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters

The information required by this Item is incorporated herein by reference to the sections entitled “Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management” and “Equity Compensation Plan Information” in the Proxy Statement.

Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence

The information required by this Item is incorporated herein by reference to the section entitled “Certain Relationships and Related Transactions” in the Proxy Statement.

Item 14. Principal Accountant’s Fees and Services

Information required by this Item is incorporated herein by reference to the section of the Proxy Statement entitled “Principal Accountant Fees and Services.”

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Part IV

Item 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules

(a) (1)    Financial Statements

The following consolidated financial statements as of October 31, 2013 and 2012 and for each of the three years in the period ended October 31, 2013 are included herewith:

Consolidated Balance Sheets, Consolidated Statements of Income, Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity, Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, and Report of Ernst & Young LLP, Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.

(2) Supplemental Schedules

Schedule II — Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

All other schedules have been omitted since the required information is not present in amounts sufficient to require submission of the schedule, or because the required information is included in the consolidated financial statements or notes thereto.

(3) Exhibits

Exhibit Number	Description
2.1	Agreement and Plan of Merger and Reorganization dated as of February 20, 2001 between Calavo Growers, Inc. and Calavo Growers of California.1
2.2	Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as of November 7, 2003 Among Calavo Growers, Inc., Calavo Acquisition, Inc., Maui Fresh International, Inc. and Arthur J. Bruno, Robert J. Bruno and Javier J. Badillo2
2.3	Stock Purchase Agreement dated as of June 1, 2005, between Limoneira Company and Calavo Growers, Inc.3
2.4	Acquisition Agreement between Calavo Growers, Inc., a California corporation and Lecil E. Cole, Eric Weinert, Suzanne Cole-Savard, Guy Cole, and Lecil E. Cole and Mary Jeanette Cole, acting jointly and severally as trustees of the Lecil E. and Mary Jeanette Cole Revocable Trust dated October 19, 1993, also known as the Lecil E. and Mary Jeanette Cole Revocable 1993 Trust dated May 19, 2008 4
2.5	Acquisition Agreement between Calavo Growers, Inc., Calavo Salsa Lisa, LLC, Lisa’s Salsa Company and Elizabeth Nicholson and Eric Nicholson dated February 8, 2010 5
2.6	Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement for Calavo Salsa Lisa, LLC dated February 8, 2010 among Calavo Growers, Inc., Calavo Salsa Lisa LLC, Lisa’s Salsa Company, Elizabeth Nicholson and Eric Nicholson. (Portions of this agreement have been deleted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission Pursuant to a request for confidential treatment.) 15
2.7	Agreement and Plan of Merger dated May 25, 2011 among Calavo Growers, Inc., CG Mergersub LLC, Renaissance Food Group, LLC and Liberty Fresh Foods, LLC, Kenneth Catchot, Cut Fruit, LLC, James Catchot, James Gibson, Jose O. Castillo, Donald L. Johnson and RFG Nominee Trust1 (Certain portions of the exhibit have been omitted based upon a request for confidential treatment filed by the Registrant with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The omitted portions of the exhibit have been separately filed by the Registrant with the Securities and Exchange Commission.) 19
2.8	Sale of LLC Interest Agreement dated October 31, 2012 between Calavo Growers, Inc. and San Rafael Distributing, Inc.24
2.9	Amendment No. 1 to Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated July 31, 2013, among Calavo Growers, Inc., Renaissance Food Group, LLC and Liberty Fresh Foods, LLC, Kenneth Catchot, Cut Fruit, LLC, James Catchot, James Gibson, Jose O. Castillo, Donald L. Johnson and RFG Nominee Trust.25
2.10	Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement, dated August 16, 2013, by and among FreshRealm, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and the Members.26
2.11	Amendment No. 2 to Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of October 1, 2013, among Calavo Growers, Inc., Renaissance Food Group, LLC and Liberty Fresh Foods, LLC, Kenneth J. Catchot, Cut Fruit, LLC, James S. Catchot, James Gibson, Jose O. Castillo, Donald L. Johnson and the RFG Nominee Trust.27
3.1	Articles of Incorporation of Calavo Growers, Inc. 1
3.2	Amended and Restated Bylaws of Calavo Growers, Inc.6
3.3	Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws of Calavo Growers, Inc. 18

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Exhibit Number	Description
10.1	Form of Marketing Agreement for Calavo Growers, Inc.7
10.2	Marketing Agreement dated as of April 1, 1996 between Tropical Hawaiian Products, Inc., a Hawaiian corporation, and Calavo Growers of California. 1
10.3	Lease Agreement dated as of November 21, 1997, between Tede S.A. de C.V., a Mexican corporation, and Calavo de Mexico, S.A. de C.V., a Mexican corporation, including attached Guaranty of Calavo Growers of California dated December 16, 1996.1
10.4	Lease agreement dated as of February 15, 2005, between Limoneira Company and Calavo Growers, Inc.3
10.5	Standstill agreement dated June 1, 2005, between Limoneira Company and Calavo Growers, Inc.3
10.6	Standstill agreement dated June 1, 2005 between Calavo Growers, Inc. And Limoneira Company3
10.7	Term Loan Agreement dated April 9, 2008 (effective date May 1, 2008) between Farm Credit West, PCA, and Calavo Growers, Inc. 7
10.8	2005 Stock Incentive Plan Of Calavo Growers, Inc.9
10.9	Calavo Supplemental Executive Retirement Agreement dated March 11, 1989 between Egidio Carbone, Jr. and Calavo Growers of California. 1
10.10	Amendment to the Calavo Growers of California Supplemental Executive Retirement Agreement dated November 9, 1993 Between Egidio Carbone, Jr. and Calavo Growers of California. 1
10.11	Line of Credit and Security Agreement, dated July 15, 2013 by and between Calavo Growers, Inc. a California Corporation, and FreshRealm, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company.26
10.12	Business Loan Agreement between Bank of America, N.A. and Calavo Growers, Inc., dated October 15, 200710
10.13	First Amendment Agreement between Bank of America, N.A. and Calavo Growers, Inc., dated August 28, 200811
10.14	Form of Stock Option Agreement12
10.15	Amendment No. 2 to Loan Agreement dated as of July 31, 2009 between Calavo Growers, Inc. and Bank of America, N.A.13
10.16	Amendment to Term Loan Agreement between Farm Credit West, PCA, and Calavo Growers, Inc 14
10.17	Amendment No. 3 to Loan Agreement dated February 9, 2010 between Bank of America, N.A. and Calavo Growers, Inc. 15
10.18	2011 Management Incentive Plan of Calavo Growers, Inc. 16
10.19	Retention Bonus Agreement between Lecil E. Cole and Calavo Growers, Inc. 17
10.20	Term Revolving Credit Agreement between Farm Credit West, PCA and Calavo Growers, Inc. as of May 31, 2011. 20
10.21	Term Loan Agreement between Farm Credit West, PCA and Calavo Growers, Inc. as of May 31, 2011. 20
10.22	Amendment to Term Revolving Credit Agreement between FCW and Calavo Growers, Inc. dated May 31, 2011. 21
10.23	Amendment No. 4 to Loan Agreement dated as of September 30, 2011 between Calavo Growers, Inc. and Bank of America, N.A. 22
10.24	Amendment No. 2 to Term Revolving Credit Agreement dated October 31, 2011 between Farm Credit West, PCA and Calavo Growers, Inc. 23
10.25	Amendment No. 2 to Term Loan Agreement dated October 31, 2011 between Farm Credit West, PCA and Calavo Growers, Inc. 23
10.26	Amendment No. 2 to Promissory Note dated October 31, 2011 between Farm Credit West, PCA and Calavo Growers, Inc. 23
10.27	Equity Secured Promissory Note dated October 31, 2012 between Calavo Growers, Inc. and San Rafael Distributing, Inc. 24
10.28	Goodwill Secured Promissory Note dated October 31, 2012 between Calavo Growers, Inc. and San Rafael Distributing, Inc. 24
10.29	Pledge and Security Agreement dated October 31, 2012 between Calavo Growers, Inc. and San Rafael Distributing, Inc. 24
10.30	Personal Guaranty dated October 31, 2012 between Calavo Growers, Inc. and Francisco Clouthier. 24
21.1	Subsidiaries of Calavo Growers, Inc. 1
23.1	Consent of Ernst & Young LLP. *
31.1	Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-15(e) or Rule 15d-15(e) *

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Exhibit Number	Description
31.2	Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-15(e) or Rule 15d-15(e) *
32	Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Periodic Report Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 *
101	The following financial information from the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Calavo Growers, Inc. for the year ended October 31, 2013, formatted in XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (1) Consolidated Balance Sheets as of October 31, 2013 and 2012; (2) Consolidated Statements of Income for the years ended October 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011; (3) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the years ended October 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011; (4) Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity for the years ended October 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011; (5) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended October 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011; and (6) Notes to Financial Statements. *

* Filed with this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

1 Previously filed on April 24, 2001 as an exhibit to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-4, File No. 333-59418, and incorporated herein by reference.

2 Previously filed on January 23, 2004 as an exhibit to the Registrant’s Report on Form 10-K and incorporated herein by reference.

3 Previously filed on June 9, 2005 as an exhibit to the Registrant’s Report on Form 10-Q and incorporated herein by reference.

4 Previously filed on May 29, 2008 as an exhibit to the Registrant’s Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.

5 Previously filed on February 8, 2010 as an exhibit to the Registrant’s Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.

6 Previously filed on December 19, 2002 as an exhibit to the Registrant’s Report on Form 8-K, and incorporated herein by reference.

7 Previously filed on January 28, 2003 as an exhibit to the Registrant’s Report on Form 10-K and incorporated herein by reference.

8 Previously filed on May 8, 2008 as an exhibit to the Registrant’s Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.

9 Previously filed on March 21, 2005 as an exhibit to the Registrant’s Definitive Proxy Statement on Form DEF14A and incorporated herein by reference.

10 Previously filed on October 19, 2007 as an exhibit to the Registrant’s Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.

11 Previously filed on January 27, 2009 as an exhibit to the Registrant’s Report on Form 10-K/A and incorporated herein by reference.

12 Previously filed on September 11, 2006 as an exhibit to the Registrant’s Report on Form 10-Q and incorporated herein by reference.

13 Previously filed on August 6, 2009 as an exhibit to the Registrant’s Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.

14 Previously filed on January 11, 2010 as an exhibit to the Registrant’s Report on Form 10-K and incorporated herein by reference.

15 Previously filed on March 11, 2010 as an exhibit to the Registrant’s Report on Form 10-Q and incorporated herein by reference.

16 Previously filed on January 14, 2011 as an exhibit to the Registrant’s Report on Form 10-K and incorporated herein by reference.

17 Previously filed on March 2, 2011 as an exhibit to the Registrant’s Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.

18 Previously filed on March 30, 2011 as an exhibit to the Registrant’s Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.

19 Previously filed on January 10, 2012 as an exhibit to the Registrant’s Report on Form 8-K/A and incorporated herein by reference.

20 Previously filed on June 15, 2011 as an exhibit to the Registrant’s Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.

21 Previously filed on September 9, 2011 as an exhibit to the Registrant’s Report on Form 10-Q and incorporated herein by reference.

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22 Previously filed on October 6, 2011 as an exhibit to the Registrant’s Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.

23 Previously filed on November 14, 2011 as an exhibit to the Registrant’s Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.

24 Previously filed on November 6, 2012 as an exhibit to the Registrant’s Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.

25 Previously filed on September 4, 2013 as an exhibit to the Registrant’s Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.

26 Previously filed on September 9, 2013 as an exhibit to the Registrant’s Report on Form 10-Q and incorporated herein by reference.

27 Previously filed on November 26, 2013 as an exhibit to the Registrant’s Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.

(b) Exhibits

See subsection (a) (3) above.

(c) Financial Statement Schedules

See subsection (a) (1) and (2) above.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, on January 13, 2014.

CALAVO GROWERS, INC
By:	/s/    Lecil E. Cole
	Lecil E. Cole
	Chairman of the Board of Directors, Chief Executive Officer and President

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below on January 13, 2014 by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities indicated:

Signature	Title
/s/    Lecil E. Cole         Lecil E. Cole	Chairman of the Board of Directors, Chief Executive Officer and President (Principal Executive Officer)
/s/    Arthur J. Bruno         Arthur J. Bruno	Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary (Principal Financial Officer)
/s/    James E. Snyder         James E. Snyder	Corporate Controller (Principal Accounting Officer)
/s/    Donald M. Sanders         Donald M. Sanders	Director
/s/    Marc L. Brown         Marc L. Brown	Director
/s/    Michael A. DiGregorio         Michael A. DiGregorio	Director
/s/    John M. Hunt         John M. Hunt	Director
/s/    George H. Barnes         George H. Barnes	Director
/s/    J. Link Leavens         J. Link Leavens	Director
/s/    James Helin         James Helin	Director
/s/    Dorcas H. Thille (McFarlane)         Dorcas H. Thille (McFarlane)	Director
/s/    Egidio Carbone, Jr         Egidio Carbone, Jr	Director
/s/    Steven W. Hollister         Steven W. Hollister	Director
/s/    Harold Edwards         Harold Edwards	Director
/s/    Scott Van Der Kar         Scott Van Der Kar	Director

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SCHEDULE II

CALAVO GROWERS, INC.

VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS (in thousands)

	Fiscal year ended October 31:		Balance at beginning of year		Additions(1)		Deductions(2)		Balance at end of year
Allowance for customer deductions		2011		815		8,674		7,693		1,796
		2012		1,796		9,886		8,989		2,693
		2013		2,693		9,722		10,933		1,482
Allowance for doubtful accounts		2011		557		91		159		489
		2012		489		130		91		528
		2013		528		62		375		215

(1) Charged to net sales (customer deductions) or costs and expenses (doubtful accounts).

(2) Customer deductions taken or write off of accounts receivables.

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Number	Description
2.1	Agreement and Plan of Merger and Reorganization dated as of February 20, 2001 between Calavo Growers, Inc. and Calavo Growers of California.1
2.2	Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as of November 7, 2003 Among Calavo Growers, Inc., Calavo Acquisition, Inc., Maui Fresh International, Inc. and Arthur J. Bruno, Robert J. Bruno and Javier J. Badillo2
2.3	Stock Purchase Agreement dated as of June 1, 2005, between Limoneira Company and Calavo Growers, Inc.3
2.4	Acquisition Agreement between Calavo Growers, Inc., a California corporation and Lecil E. Cole, Eric Weinert, Suzanne Cole-Savard, Guy Cole, and Lecil E. Cole and Mary Jeanette Cole, acting jointly and severally as trustees of the Lecil E. and Mary Jeanette Cole Revocable Trust dated October 19, 1993, also known as the Lecil E. and Mary Jeanette Cole Revocable 1993 Trust dated May 19, 2008 4
2.5	Acquisition Agreement between Calavo Growers, Inc., Calavo Salsa Lisa, LLC, Lisa’s Salsa Company and Elizabeth Nicholson and Eric Nicholson dated February 8, 2010 5
2.6	Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement for Calavo Salsa Lisa, LLC dated February 8, 2010 among Calavo Growers, Inc., Calavo Salsa Lisa LLC, Lisa’s Salsa Company, Elizabeth Nicholson and Eric Nicholson. (Portions of this agreement have been deleted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission Pursuant to a request for confidential treatment.) 15
2.7	Agreement and Plan of Merger dated May 25, 2011 among Calavo Growers, Inc., CG Mergersub LLC, Renaissance Food Group, LLC and Liberty Fresh Foods, LLC, Kenneth Catchot, Cut Fruit, LLC, James Catchot, James Gibson, Jose O. Castillo, Donald L. Johnson and RFG Nominee Trust1 (Certain portions of the exhibit have been omitted based upon a request for confidential treatment filed by the Registrant with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The omitted portions of the exhibit have been separately filed by the Registrant with the Securities and Exchange Commission.) 19
2.8	Sale of LLC Interest Agreement dated October 31, 2012 between Calavo Growers, Inc. and San Rafael Distributing, Inc.24
2.9	Amendment No. 1 to Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated July 31, 2013, among Calavo Growers, Inc., Renaissance Food Group, LLC and Liberty Fresh Foods, LLC, Kenneth Catchot, Cut Fruit, LLC, James Catchot, James Gibson, Jose O. Castillo, Donald L. Johnson and RFG Nominee Trust. 25
2.10	Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement, dated August 16, 2013, by and among FreshRealm, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and the Members. 26
2.11	Amendment No. 2 to Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of October 1, 2013, among Calavo Growers, Inc., Renaissance Food Group, LLC and Liberty Fresh Foods, LLC, Kenneth J. Catchot, Cut Fruit, LLC, James S. Catchot, James Gibson, Jose O. Castillo, Donald L. Johnson and the RFG Nominee Trust. 27
3.1	Articles of Incorporation of Calavo Growers, Inc. 1
3.2	Amended and Restated Bylaws of Calavo Growers, Inc.6
3.3	Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws of Calavo Growers, Inc. 18
10.1	Form of Marketing Agreement for Calavo Growers, Inc.7
10.2	Marketing Agreement dated as of April 1, 1996 between Tropical Hawaiian Products, Inc., a Hawaiian corporation, and Calavo Growers of California. 1
10.3	Lease Agreement dated as of November 21, 1997, between Tede S.A. de C.V., a Mexican corporation, and Calavo de Mexico, S.A. de C.V., a Mexican corporation, including attached Guaranty of Calavo Growers of California dated December 16, 1996.1
10.4	Lease agreement dated as of February 15, 2005, between Limoneira Company and Calavo Growers, Inc.3
10.5	Standstill agreement dated June 1, 2005, between Limoneira Company and Calavo Growers, Inc.3
10.6	Standstill agreement dated June 1, 2005 between Calavo Growers, Inc. And Limoneira Company3
10.7	Term Loan Agreement dated April 9, 2008 (effective date May 1, 2008) between Farm Credit West, PCA, and Calavo Growers, Inc. 7
10.8	2005 Stock Incentive Plan Of Calavo Growers, Inc.9
10.9	Calavo Supplemental Executive Retirement Agreement dated March 11, 1989 between Egidio Carbone, Jr. and Calavo Growers of California. 1

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Exhibit Number	Description
10.10	Amendment to the Calavo Growers of California Supplemental Executive Retirement Agreement dated November 9, 1993 Between Egidio Carbone, Jr. and Calavo Growers of California. 1
10.11	Line of Credit and Security Agreement, dated July 15, 2013 by and between Calavo Growers, Inc. a California Corporation, and FreshRealm, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company. 26
10.12	Business Loan Agreement between Bank of America, N.A. and Calavo Growers, Inc., dated October 15, 200710
10.13	First Amendment Agreement between Bank of America, N.A. and Calavo Growers, Inc., dated August 28, 200811
10.14	Form of Stock Option Agreement12
10.15	Amendment No. 2 to Loan Agreement dated as of July 31, 2009 between Calavo Growers, Inc. and Bank of America, N.A.13
10.16	Amendment to Term Loan Agreement between Farm Credit West, PCA, and Calavo Growers, Inc 14
10.17	Amendment No. 3 to Loan Agreement dated February 9, 2010 between Bank of America, N.A. and Calavo Growers, Inc. 15
10.18	2011 Management Incentive Plan of Calavo Growers, Inc. 16
10.19	Retention Bonus Agreement between Lecil E. Cole and Calavo Growers, Inc. 17
10.20	Term Revolving Credit Agreement between Farm Credit West, PCA and Calavo Growers, Inc. as of May 31, 2011. 20
10.21	Term Loan Agreement between Farm Credit West, PCA and Calavo Growers, Inc. as of May 31, 2011. 20
10.22	Amendment to Term Revolving Credit Agreement between FCW and Calavo Growers, Inc. dated May 31, 2011. 21
10.23	Amendment No. 4 to Loan Agreement dated as of September 30, 2011 between Calavo Growers, Inc. and Bank of America, N.A. 22
10.24	Amendment No. 2 to Term Revolving Credit Agreement dated October 31, 2011 between Farm Credit West, PCA and Calavo Growers, Inc. 23
10.25	Amendment No. 2 to Term Loan Agreement dated October 31, 2011 between Farm Credit West, PCA and Calavo Growers, Inc. 23
10.26	Amendment No. 2 to Promissory Note dated October 31, 2011 between Farm Credit West, PCA and Calavo Growers, Inc. 23
10.27	Equity Secured Promissory Note dated October 31, 2012 between Calavo Growers, Inc. and San Rafael Distributing, Inc. 24
10.28	Goodwill Secured Promissory Note dated October 31, 2012 between Calavo Growers, Inc. and San Rafael Distributing, Inc. 24
10.29	Pledge and Security Agreement dated October 31, 2012 between Calavo Growers, Inc. and San Rafael Distributing, Inc. 24
10.30	Personal Guaranty dated October 31, 2012 between Calavo Growers, Inc. and Francisco Clouthier. 24
21.1	Subsidiaries of Calavo Growers, Inc. 1
23.1	Consent of Ernst & Young LLP. *
31.1	Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-15(e) or Rule 15d-15(e) *
31.2	Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-15(e) or Rule 15d-15(e) *
32	Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Periodic Report Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 *
101	The following financial information from the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Calavo Growers, Inc. for the year ended October 31, 2013, formatted in XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (1) Consolidated Balance Sheets as of October 31, 2013 and 2012; (2) Consolidated Statements of Income for the years ended October 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011; (3) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the years ended October 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011; (4) Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity for the years ended October 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011; (5) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended October 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011; and (6) Notes to Financial Statements.

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* Filed with this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

1 Previously filed on April 24, 2001 as an exhibit to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-4, File No. 333-59418, and incorporated herein by reference.

2 Previously filed on January 23, 2004 as an exhibit to the Registrant’s Report on Form 10-K and incorporated herein by reference.

3 Previously filed on June 9, 2005 as an exhibit to the Registrant’s Report on Form 10-Q and incorporated herein by reference.

4 Previously filed on May 29, 2008 as an exhibit to the Registrant’s Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.

5 Previously filed on February 8, 2010 as an exhibit to the Registrant’s Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.

6 Previously filed on December 19, 2002 as an exhibit to the Registrant’s Report on Form 8-K, and incorporated herein by reference.

7 Previously filed on January 28, 2003 as an exhibit to the Registrant’s Report on Form 10-K and incorporated herein by reference.

8 Previously filed on May 8, 2008 as an exhibit to the Registrant’s Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.

9 Previously filed on March 21, 2005 as an exhibit to the Registrant’s Definitive Proxy Statement on Form DEF14A and incorporated herein by reference.

10 Previously filed on October 19, 2007 as an exhibit to the Registrant’s Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.

11 Previously filed on January 27, 2009 as an exhibit to the Registrant’s Report on Form 10-K/A and incorporated herein by reference.

12 Previously filed on September 11, 2006 as an exhibit to the Registrant’s Report on Form 10-Q and incorporated herein by reference.

13 Previously filed on August 6, 2009 as an exhibit to the Registrant’s Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.

14 Previously filed on January 11, 2010 as an exhibit to the Registrant’s Report on Form 10-K and incorporated herein by reference.

15 Previously filed on March 11, 2010 as an exhibit to the Registrant’s Report on Form 10-Q and incorporated herein by reference.

16 Previously filed on January 14, 2011 as an exhibit to the Registrant’s Report on Form 10-K and incorporated herein by reference.

17 Previously filed on March 2, 2011 as an exhibit to the Registrant’s Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.

18 Previously filed on March 30, 2011 as an exhibit to the Registrant’s Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.

19 Previously filed on January 10, 2012 as an exhibit to the Registrant’s Report on Form 8-K/A and incorporated herein by reference.

20 Previously filed on June 15, 2011 as an exhibit to the Registrant’s Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.

21 Previously filed on September 9, 2011 as an exhibit to the Registrant’s Report on Form 10-Q and incorporated herein by reference.

22 Previously filed on October 6, 2011 as an exhibit to the Registrant’s Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.

23 Previously filed on November 14, 2011 as an exhibit to the Registrant’s Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.

24 Previously filed on November 6, 2012 as an exhibit to the Registrant’s Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.

25 Previously filed on September 4, 2013 as an exhibit to the Registrant’s Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.

26 Previously filed on September 9, 2013 as an exhibit to the Registrant’s Report on Form 10-Q and incorporated herein by reference.

27 Previously filed on November 26, 2013 as an exhibit to the Registrant’s Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.

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EX-23.1

Exhibit 23.1

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the following Registration Statements:

(1) Registration Statement (Form S-3 No. 333-180597) of Calavo Growers, Inc.,

(2) Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-132175) pertaining to the 2005 Stock Incentive Plan of Calavo Growers, Inc.

(3) Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-179101) pertaining to the 2011 Management Incentive Plan of Calavo Growers, Inc.:

of our reports dated January 13, 2014, with respect to the consolidated financial statements and schedule of Calavo Growers, Inc., and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting of Calavo Growers, Inc., included in this Annual Report (Form 10-K) of Calavo Growers, Inc. for the year ended October 31, 2013.

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP

Los Angeles, California

January 13, 2014

EX-31.1

Exhibit 31.1

CERTIFICATION

I, Lecil E. Cole, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of Calavo Growers, Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements and other financial information included in this report, fairly present, in all material respects, the financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of the financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s Board of Directors:

(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize, and report financial information; and

(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: January 13, 2014	/s/ Lecil E. Cole
	Lecil E. Cole
	Chairman of the Board of Directors, President and Chief Executive Officer

EX-31.2

Exhibit 31.2

CERTIFICATION

I, Arthur J. Bruno, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of Calavo Growers, Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements and other financial information included in this report, fairly present, in all material respects, the financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of the financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s Board of Directors:

(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize, and report financial information; and

(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: January 13, 2014	/s/ Arthur J. Bruno
	Arthur J. Bruno
	Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer

EX-32

Exhibit 32

WRITTEN STATEMENT OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Each of the undersigned, the Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and Corporate Secretary of Calavo Growers, Inc. (the Company), hereby certifies, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to his knowledge, the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended October 31, 2013, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the Report), fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and that information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Dated: January 13, 2014

/s/ Lecil E. Cole

Lecil E. Cole

Chairman of the Board and

Chief Executive Officer

/s/ Arthur J. Bruno

Arthur J. Bruno

Chief Operating Officer,

Chief Financial Officer and

Corporate Secretary

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Long-Term Obligations (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2013

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Summary of Long-Term Obligations

Long-term obligations at fiscal year ends consist of the following (in thousands):

	2013			2012
Farm Credit West, PCA, (FCW) term loan, bearing interest at 1.7%	$	4,007		$	5,509
Bank of America, N.A. (BoA) term loan, bearing interest at 1.7%		4,077			5,606
FCW, term loan, bearing interest at 5.7%		2,600			3,900
Capital leases		2,366			3,440
		13,050			18,455
Less current portion		(5,258	)		(5,416	)
	$	7,792		$	13,039

Schedule of Annual Current and Long-Term Obligation Payments

At October 31, 2013, annual current and long-term obligation payments are scheduled as follows (in thousands):

	Total
Year ending October 31:
2014	$	5,258
2015		5,105
2016		2,132
2017		109
2018		92
Thereafter		354
	$	13,050

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Revolving Credit Facilities - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended		12 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2013 Farm Credit West [Member]	May 31, 2011 Farm Credit West [Member]	Oct. 31, 2013 Bank Of America [Member]	Sep. 30, 2011 Bank Of America [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Credit available under borrowing agreement Revised				$ 40		$ 25
Credit available under borrowing agreement				30.0		15.0
Expiration date of credit facility			Feb. 01, 2016		Feb. 01, 2016
Combined credit available under terms of agreements	65
Weighted average interest rate	1.70%	1.80%
Line of credit facility outstanding	$ 34.0	$ 20.2

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Inventories - Schedule of Inventories (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Fresh fruit	$ 13,928	$ 10,776
Packing supplies and ingredients	5,511	7,294
Finished prepared foods	9,234	4,878
Total, Inventories	$ 28,673	$ 22,948

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Segment Information - Long-Lived Assets Attributed to Geographic Areas (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Long-lived assets	$ 52,649	$ 50,562
Reportable Geographical Components [Member] | United States [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Long-lived assets	31,250	29,893
Reportable Geographical Components [Member] | Mexico [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Long-lived assets	$ 21,399	$ 20,669

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Employee Benefit Plans - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2013 RetirementPlans	Oct. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2011
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Number of defined contribution retirement plans	2
Number of additional defined contribution retirement plans due to acquisition	3
Total number of defined benefit plans	5
Expenses incurred on defined contribution retirement plans	$ 807,000	$ 810,000	$ 733,000
Expenses incurred on defined benefit retirement plans	$ 12,000	$ 16,000	$ 35,000
Non-Qualified Defined Benefit Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Number of retired executives sponsored under the plan	2

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Fair Value Measurements - Financial Assets Measured and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis (Detail) (Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member], USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2013
Assets at Fair Value:
Total assets at fair value	$ 45,531
Liabilities at fair value:
Total liabilities at fair value	676
Salsa Lisa contingent consideration [Member]
Liabilities at fair value:
Total liabilities at fair value	676
Limoneira [Member]
Assets at Fair Value:
Total assets at fair value	45,531
Level 1 [Member]
Assets at Fair Value:
Total assets at fair value	45,531
Liabilities at fair value:
Total liabilities at fair value
Level 1 [Member] | RFG [Member]
Liabilities at fair value:
Total liabilities at fair value
Level 1 [Member] | Salsa Lisa contingent consideration [Member]
Liabilities at fair value:
Total liabilities at fair value
Level 1 [Member] | Limoneira [Member]
Assets at Fair Value:
Total assets at fair value	45,531
Level 2 [Member]
Assets at Fair Value:
Total assets at fair value
Liabilities at fair value:
Total liabilities at fair value
Level 2 [Member] | RFG [Member]
Liabilities at fair value:
Total liabilities at fair value
Level 2 [Member] | Salsa Lisa contingent consideration [Member]
Liabilities at fair value:
Total liabilities at fair value
Level 2 [Member] | Limoneira [Member]
Assets at Fair Value:
Total assets at fair value
Level 3 [Member]
Assets at Fair Value:
Total assets at fair value
Liabilities at fair value:
Total liabilities at fair value	676
Level 3 [Member] | Salsa Lisa contingent consideration [Member]
Liabilities at fair value:
Total liabilities at fair value	676
Level 3 [Member] | Limoneira [Member]
Assets at Fair Value:
Total assets at fair value

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Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies - Grant Date Fair Value Calculations for Stock Options (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2011
Compensation Related Costs Disclosure [Line Items]
Risk-free interest rate	0.70%
Expected volatility	44.30%
Dividend yield	2.60%	2.50%
Expected life (years)	5 years
Minimum [Member]
Compensation Related Costs Disclosure [Line Items]
Risk-free interest rate		0.96%
Expected volatility		32.63%
Expected life (years)		1 year 6 months
Maximum [Member]
Compensation Related Costs Disclosure [Line Items]
Risk-free interest rate		1.40%
Expected volatility		60.00%
Expected life (years)		4 years

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Property, Plant, and Equipment (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2013

Property Plant And Equipment [Abstract]

Summary of Property, Plant, and Equipment

Property, plant, and equipment consist of the following (in thousands):

	October 31,
	2013			2012
Land	$	7,023		$	7,023
Buildings and improvements		20,304			19,756
Leasehold improvements		1,671			1,395
Equipment		50,426			46,980
Information systems—hardware and software		7,188			8,346
Construction in progress		1,535			512
		88,147			84,012
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization		(35,498	)		(33,450	)
	$	52,649		$	50,562

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Fair Value Measurements - Financial Assets Measured and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis (Parenthetical) (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2011	Apr. 10, 2013
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total revalue adjustment of contingent considerations	$ 1,600,000	$ 400,000	$ (500,000)
Limoneira [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Percentage of outstanding shares of Limoneira's shares owned	12.00%
Limoneira's stock price	$ 26.34	$ 22.47	$ 17.35	$ 29.02
Unrealized investment holding gains (losses)	$ 6.7	$ 8.9	$ 5.0

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Long-Term Obligations - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2013 Installment	Oct. 31, 2011	Sep. 30, 2011
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Advance from FCW term loan for business acquisition received		$ 22,135,000
Number of monthly principal and interest payments	60
Portion of outstanding balance of term loan owed to FCW			50.00%
Capital lease obligation current and non current	4,000,000
Capital lease obligation current	1,100,000
FCW, term loan, bearing interest at 5.7% [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Advance from FCW term loan for business acquisition received	15,000,000
Bank of America, N.A. (BoA) term loan, bearing interest at 1.7% [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Variable interest term loan			$ 7,100,000
Capital leases [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Capital lease weighted average interest rate	4.00%

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Employee Benefit Plans - Reconciliation of Unfunded Status of Plans Included in Accrued Expenses (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2011
Compensation And Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Projected benefit obligation	$ 218	$ 245	$ 268
Unrecognized net (gain) loss
Recorded pension liabilities	$ 218	$ 245

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Stock-Based Compensation - Stock Option Activity Related to Incentive Plan (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2011
2005 Stock Incentive Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Outstanding, Number of Shares, beginning balance	35	72	87
Outstanding, Weighted-Average Fair-Value
Exercisable, Weighted-Average Fair-Value
Exercised, Number of Shares	(8)	(37)	(15)
Outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value	$ 811
Exercisable Aggregate Intrinsic Value	632
Outstanding, Number of Shares, ending balance	27	35	72
Outstanding, Weighted-Average Exercise Price, beginning balance	$ 15.16	$ 13.75	$ 13.89
Exercisable, Number of Shares	21
Exercised, Weighted-Average Exercise Price	$ 12.84	$ 13.54	$ 14.58
Outstanding, Weighted-Average Exercise price, ending balance	$ 15.79	$ 15.16	$ 13.75
Exercisable, Weighted-Average Exercise Price	$ 15.93
2011 Management Incentive Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Outstanding, Number of Shares, beginning balance	50	65
Granted, Number of Shares	10		70
Outstanding, Weighted-Average Fair-Value
Exercisable, Weighted-Average Fair-Value
Forfeited, Number of Shares			(5)
Exercised, Number of Shares	(40)	(15)
Outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value	141
Exercisable Aggregate Intrinsic Value	$ 32
Outstanding, Number of Shares, ending balance	20	50	65
Granted, Weighted-Average Exercise Price	$ 23.48		$ 21.82
Outstanding, Weighted-Average Exercise Price, beginning balance	$ 21.82	$ 21.82
Exercisable, Number of Shares	4
Granted, Weighted-Average Fair-Value			$ 4.15
Forfeited, Weighted-Average Exercise Price			$ 21.82
Exercised, Weighted-Average Exercise Price	$ 21.82	$ 21.82
Outstanding, Weighted-Average Exercise price, ending balance	$ 22.64	$ 21.82	$ 21.82
Exercisable, Weighted-Average Exercise Price	$ 21.80

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Amendments to RFG Acquisition Agreement - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended			2 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2013 RFG [Member]	Jul. 31, 2013 RFG [Member]	Nov. 30, 2013 RFG [Member] Subsequent Event [Member]
Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration [Line Items]
Maximum earn-out contingent consideration from business acquisition		$ 5,000,000
Number of shares contingent issued upon business acquisition		827,000
EBITDA of acquiree entity		8,000,000
Revenue recognized from business acquisition		130,000,000
Value of shares to be delivered after amendment to acquisition agreement		5,000,000
Maximum number of days for the payment under business acquisition		20 days
Reclassification of RFG contingent consideration liability to additional Paid in Capital	4,220,000		4,200,000
Common stock, shares issued		172,117
Common stock, per share value		$ 29.05
Common stock, shares sold				172,117
Common stock, shares amount				$ 5,000,000

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Dividends - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	0 Months Ended	12 Months Ended			0 Months Ended
	Dec. 12, 2012	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2011	Dec. 12, 2013 Subsequent Event [Member]
Dividend payment	$ 0.65				$ 0.70
Payment of dividend to shareholders	$ 9,600	$ 9,646	$ 8,123	$ 8,100	$ 11,000
Dividend paid date	Nov. 29, 2012				Nov. 29, 2013

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Long-Term Obligations - Summary of Long-Term Obligations (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt and capital lease obligations	$ 13,050	$ 18,455
Less current portion	(5,258)	(5,416)
Long-term obligations, less current portion	7,792	13,039
Farm Credit West, PCA, (FCW) term loan, bearing interest at 1.7% [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt and capital lease obligations	4,007	5,509
Bank of America, N.A. (BoA) term loan, bearing interest at 1.7% [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt and capital lease obligations	4,077	5,606
FCW, term loan, bearing interest at 5.7% [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt and capital lease obligations	2,600	3,900
Capital leases [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt and capital lease obligations	$ 2,366	$ 3,440

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Amendments to RFG Acquisition Agreement

12 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2013

Business Combinations [Abstract]

Amendments to RFG Acquisition Agreement

16. Amendments to RFG Acquisition Agreement

Amendment No.1 to RFG Acquisition Agreement

Calavo, RFG and Liberty Fresh Foods, LLC, Kenneth Catchot, Cut Fruit, LLC, James Catchot, James Gibson, Jose O. Castillo, Donald L. Johnson and RFG Nominee Trust (collectively, the “Sellers”) entered into Amendment No. 1 of the Agreement and Plan of Merger dated July 31, 2013 (the “First Amendment”).

Calavo, RFG and the Sellers are parties to an Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as of May 25, 2011 (the “Merger Agreement”) pursuant to which, among other things, Calavo acquired RFG from the Sellers and Calavo agreed to make Earn-Out Payments to the Sellers upon the satisfaction of certain performance requirements specified in the Merger Agreement.

The Merger Agreement states that, upon the attainment of the Stage 2 Maximum Earn-Out Trigger prior to the end of the Earn-Out Period, Calavo shall be obligated to pay the Stage 2 Maximum Earn-Out Consideration to the Sellers. The Merger Agreement states that the Stage 2 Maximum Earn-Out Consideration shall be $5,000,000 in cash and 827,000 shares of Calavo common stock. The Merger Agreement states that the Stage 2 Maximum Earn-Out Trigger shall be met if, for any 12-month period during the Earn-Out Period, (1) the EBITDA for RFG is equal to or greater than $8,000,000 and (2) the Revenue for RFG is equal to or greater than $130,000,000.

Calavo, RFG and the Sellers have amended the Merger Agreement by the First Amendment to provide, among other things, that: (1) Calavo shall deliver $5,000,000 of Common Stock to the Sellers, as part of the Stage 2 Maximum Earn-Out Consideration instead of delivering $5,000,000 of cash to the Sellers; (2) the Sellers shall receive specified price protection from Calavo with respect to the sale of such Common Stock; and (3) Calavo shall file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) a Registration Statement on Form S-3 (the “Registration Statement”) which shall cover the public resale of such Common Stock by the Sellers during the period specified in the First Amendment.

Price protection, as defined, is broken into two parts: (1) additional shares of our common stock (“Price Protection Shares” or “PPS”) and (2) a potential cash payment. During the thirty-day period starting on the later of the date that the Additional Shares are issued to the Sellers or the date that the Registration Statement is declared effective by the SEC (the “Initial Price Protection Period”), the Sellers shall have price protection for any Additional Shares sold by the Sellers on the Nasdaq Stock Market. We shall be obligated to issue additional shares of PPS to the Sellers only if the Sellers sell any Additional Shares on the Nasdaq Stock Market during the Initial Price Protection Period for a price that is less than the Valuation Price. The dollar value of the Price Protection Shares required to be issued by Calavo shall equal the difference between (1) the aggregate sales price of all Additional Shares sold by the Sellers on the Nasdaq Stock Market during the Initial Price Protection Period for sales prices that were less than the Valuation Price and (2) the aggregate sales price that the Trust would have received for such Additional Shares if they had been sold for the Valuation Price. The amount calculated pursuant to the immediately preceding sentence is referred to in the First Amendment as the “Shortfall”, and the closing price of our stock on the Nasdaq Stock Market that is used to determine the number of price protection shares that we must issue is referred to as the “Initial Price Protection Valuation.”

If, during the thirty-day period immediately following its receipt of the PPS, the Sellers sell any of the PPS on the Nasdaq Stock Market for a sales price that is less than the Initial Price Protection Valuation, Calavo shall be obligated to deliver to the Sellers a cash payment equal to the difference between (a) the aggregate sales price of all Price Protection Shares sold by the Sellers on the Nasdaq Stock Market during such thirty-day period for sales prices that were less than the Initial Price Protection Valuation and (b) the aggregate sales price that the Sellers would have received for such Price Protection Shares if they had been sold for the Initial Price Protection Valuation. Such cash payment shall be made by Calavo within twenty days after Calavo and the Sellers have agreed upon the amount of such shortfall.

As a result of this transaction, we evaluated the fair market value of the cash derivative per the Merger Agreement with the equity derivative per this First Amendment, noting no significant difference. Further, we also believe the estimated fair market value of the cash derivative per this First Amendment is not material.

Additionally, we have reclassified the RFG contingent consideration liability of $4.2 million from accrued expenses to additional paid in capital as of July 31, 2013.

During our fourth fiscal quarter, RFG attained the Stage 2 Maximum Earn-Out Trigger. As such, and pursuant to this amendment, we filed the Registration Statement and issued 172,117 shares of common stock, valued at $29.05, to the Sellers in October 2013. From October 2013 to November 2013, the Sellers sold all 172,117 shares for $5.0 million.

Amendment No.2 to RFG Acquisition Agreement

Calavo, RFG and Liberty Fresh Foods, LLC, Kenneth Catchot, Cut Fruit, LLC, James Catchot, James Gibson, Jose O. Castillo, Donald L. Johnson and RFG Nominee Trust (collectively, the “Sellers”) entered into Amendment No. 2 of the Agreement and Plan of Merger dated October 1, 2013 (the “Second Amendment”).

Calavo, RFG and the Sellers are parties to an Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as of May 25, 2011, as amended by Amendment No. 1 thereto, dated July 28, 2013 (as so amended the “Merger Agreement”), pursuant to which, among other things, Calavo acquired RFG from the Sellers and Calavo agreed to make Earn-Out Payments to the Sellers upon the satisfaction of certain performance requirements specified in the Merger Agreement.

The Merger Agreement provides that, upon the attainment of the Stage 3 Maximum Earn-Out Trigger or the Stage 3 Scale Earn-Out Trigger, as applicable, Calavo shall be obligated to make a Stage 3 Earn-Out Payment to the Sellers consisting of either the Stage 3 Maximum Earn-Out Consideration or the Stage 3 Scale Earn-Out Consideration, each of which shall consist of a specified amount of cash and a specified number of Merger Shares.

Pursuant to the Second Amendment, Calavo, RFG and the Sellers amended the Merger Agreement to provide, among other things, that: (1) with respect to the portion of the Stage 3 Maximum Earn-Out Consideration or the Stage 3 Scale Earn-Out Consideration, as applicable, that is currently required by the Merger Agreement to be paid in cash to the Sellers, Calavo shall have the right to elect to pay all or a portion of such cash amount by delivery of additional Merger Shares to the RFG Nominee Trust (the “Trust”), for the benefit of the Sellers; (2) the Sellers shall receive specified price protection from Calavo with respect to the Trust’s sale of shares of Common Stock on the Nasdaq Stock Market, up to the total number of shares of Common Stock issued to the Trust pursuant to this Second Amendment; and (3) Calavo shall file with the SEC a Registration Statement on Form S-3 covering the Trust’s resale on the Nasdaq Stock Market of any additional Merger Shares issued pursuant to the Second Amendment for sales that occur during the period specified in this Second Amendment. Any additional Merger Shares issued by Calavo in lieu of cash payments to the Sellers will be valued for this purpose at the closing price of Calavo Common Stock as reported on the Nasdaq Stock Market at the time of issuance.

Price protection, as defined, is broken into two parts: (1) additional shares of our common stock (“Price Protection Shares” or “PPS”) and (2) a potential cash payment. During the 120-day period starting on the later of the date that the Additional Shares are issued to the Sellers or the date that the Registration Statement is declared effective by the SEC (the “Initial Price Protection Period”), the Sellers shall have price protection for any Additional Shares sold by the Sellers on the Nasdaq Stock Market. We shall be obligated to issue additional shares of PPS to the Sellers only if the Sellers sell any Additional Shares on the Nasdaq Stock Market during the Initial Price Protection Period for a price that is less than the Valuation Price. The dollar value of the Price Protection Shares required to be issued by Calavo shall equal the difference between (1) the aggregate sales price of all Additional Shares sold by the Sellers on the Nasdaq Stock Market during the Initial Price Protection Period for sales prices that were less than the Valuation Price and (2) the aggregate sales price that the Trust would have received for such Additional Shares if they had been sold for the Valuation Price. The amount calculated pursuant to the immediately preceding sentence is referred to in the Second Amendment as the “Shortfall”, and the closing price of our stock on the Nasdaq Stock Market that is used to determine the number of price protection shares that we must issue is referred to as the “Initial Price Protection Valuation.”

If, during the 120-day period immediately following its receipt of the PPS, the Sellers sell any of the PPS on the Nasdaq Stock Market for a sales price that is less than the Initial Price Protection Valuation (First-Stage Price Protection Shortfall), Calavo shall be obligated to deliver to the Sellers additional shares “Second-Stage Price Protection Shares” equal to the difference between (a) the aggregate sales price of all Price Protection Shares sold by the Sellers on the Nasdaq Stock Market during such 120-day period for sales prices that were less than the Initial Price Protection Valuation and (b) the aggregate sales price that the Sellers would have received for such Price Protection Shares if they had been sold for the Initial Price Protection Valuation. If additional shortfalls continue to occur (Second-Stage Price Protection Shortfall) a cash payment shall be made by Calavo within twenty days after Calavo and the Sellers have agreed upon the amount of such shortfall.

As a result of this transaction, we evaluated the fair market value of the cash derivative per the Merger Agreement with the equity derivative per this Second Amendment, noting no significant difference. Further, we also believe the estimated fair market value of the cash derivative per this Second Amendment is not material.

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Property, Plant, and Equipment - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2011
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Depreciation expense	$ 4.6	$ 4.2	$ 3.2
Capital Leases [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Depreciation expense	$ 0.6	$ 0.6	$ 0.2

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Description of the Business - Additional Information (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2013 Segment
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Number of reportable segments	3

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Stock-Based Compensation - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended					12 Months Ended		1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended			3 Months Ended				0 Months Ended	1 Months Ended			1 Months Ended			12 Months Ended		0 Months Ended	1 Months Ended				0 Months Ended	1 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2011	Jan. 26, 2013	May 01, 2012	Oct. 31, 2013 Stock Option [Member]	Oct. 31, 2011 Stock Option [Member]	Oct. 31, 2012 Restricted Stock [Member]	Oct. 31, 2013 Restricted Stock [Member]	Apr. 30, 2011 2005 Stock Incentive Plan [Member]	Oct. 31, 2013 2005 Stock Incentive Plan [Member]	Oct. 31, 2012 2005 Stock Incentive Plan [Member]	Oct. 31, 2011 2005 Stock Incentive Plan [Member]	Jul. 31, 2013 2005 Stock Incentive Plan [Member] Board of Director Members for October Two Thousand Eleven Option Grants [Member] Maximum [Member]	Jul. 31, 2013 2005 Stock Incentive Plan [Member] Board of Director Members for April Two Thousand Eleven Option Grants [Member] Minimum [Member]	Jul. 31, 2013 2005 Stock Incentive Plan [Member] Stock Options [Member] Board of Director Members for October Two Thousand Eleven Option Grants [Member] Maximum [Member]	Jul. 31, 2013 2005 Stock Incentive Plan [Member] Stock Options [Member] Board of Director Members for April Two Thousand Eleven Option Grants [Member] Minimum [Member]	Jan. 26, 2013 2011 Management Incentive Plan [Member] Directors	Jan. 28, 2013 2011 Management Incentive Plan [Member] Directors	Oct. 31, 2012 2011 Management Incentive Plan [Member]	Apr. 30, 2011 2011 Management Incentive Plan [Member]	Oct. 31, 2013 2011 Management Incentive Plan [Member] Board of Director Members for October Two Thousand Eleven Option Grants [Member]	Oct. 31, 2011 2011 Management Incentive Plan [Member] Board of Director Members for October Two Thousand Eleven Option Grants [Member]	Apr. 30, 2011 2011 Management Incentive Plan [Member] Board of Director Members for April Two Thousand Eleven Option Grants [Member]	Oct. 31, 2012 2011 Management Incentive Plan [Member] Board of Director Members for April Two Thousand Eleven Option Grants [Member]	Oct. 31, 2011 2011 Management Incentive Plan [Member] Board of Director Members for April Two Thousand Eleven Option Grants [Member]	Jan. 26, 2013 2011 Management Incentive Plan [Member] Employee Stock [Member]	Jan. 28, 2013 2011 Management Incentive Plan [Member] Employee Stock [Member]	Oct. 31, 2013 2011 Management Incentive Plan [Member] Stock Option [Member] Board of Director Members for October Two Thousand Eleven Option Grants [Member]	Oct. 31, 2011 2011 Management Incentive Plan [Member] Stock Option [Member] Board of Director Members for October Two Thousand Eleven Option Grants [Member]	Apr. 30, 2011 2011 Management Incentive Plan [Member] Stock Option [Member] Board of Director Members for April Two Thousand Eleven Option Grants [Member]	Jan. 26, 2013 2011 Management Incentive Plan [Member] Restricted Stock [Member]	Jan. 28, 2013 2011 Management Incentive Plan [Member] Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock options vesting period																5 years	1 year												5 years	5 years	1 year
Term of vested stock options														5 years	2 years							5 years	5 years	1 year
weighted average remaining life of stock options	6 years 7 months 6 days										4 years 6 months
Total intrinsic value of options exercised											$ 100,000
Exercisable stock options, weighted average remaining contractual term	4 years 6 months										4 years 1 month 6 days
Estimated fair market value of options	100,000					100,000	100,000				600,000	300,000	700,000												100,000	200,000
Stock options total compensation cost, not yet recognized	100,000					100,000	100,000
Common stock shares authorized under ESPP																					1,500,000								10,000	10,000	60,000
Common stock shares purchased under ESPP										0
Stock options granted to non-employee director																															5,000 shares
Exercise price of stock options granted to non-employee director																													$ 23.48	$ 21.80	$ 21.82
Market price of common stock at grant date																						$ 23.48	$ 21.80	$ 21.82
Remaining service period for recognition of unrecognized compensation cost						60 months	60 months
Number of non-employee directors																		12	12
Restricted shares issued per non-employee director																											1,000	1,000
Total restricted shares issued to non-employee directors																																12,000	12,000
Restricted stock closing price awarded to non-employee director																			$ 24.71	$ 27.68
Stock compensation expense	376,000	417,000	188,000					200,000	200,000
Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, options, vested and expected to vest, exercisable, number				11,000	1,000
Total intrinsic value of options exercised	$ 300,000

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Income Taxes (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2013

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Summary of Income Tax Provision

The income tax provision consists of the following for the years ended October 31, (in thousands):

	2013			2012			2011
Current:
Federal	$	11,708		$	8,212		$	4,405
State		2,517			1,233			1,107
Foreign		549			2,428			(170	)
Total current		14,774			11,873			5,342
Deferred:
Federal		(5,214	)		(214	)		1,277
State		(1,666	)		(559	)		208
Foreign		(28	)		(45	)		422
Total deferred		(6,908	)		(818	)		1,907
Total income tax provision	$	7,866		$	11,055		$	7,249

Significant Components of Deferred Taxes Assets (Liabilities)

Significant components of our deferred taxes assets (liabilities) as of October 31, are as follows (in thousands):

	2013			2012
Allowances for accounts receivable	$	634		$	714
Inventories		417			483
State taxes		269			350
Accrued liabilities		675			675
Current deferred income taxes	$	1,995		$	2,222
Property, plant, and equipment		(6,892	)		(5,604	)
Intangible assets		8,716			105
Unrealized gain, Limoneira investment		(8,674	)		(6,008	)
Stock-based compensation		369			286
State taxes		232			546
Other		55			10
Long-term deferred income taxes	$	(6,194	)	$	(10,665	)

Reconciliation of Significant Differences Between Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate and Effective Income Tax Rate

A reconciliation of the significant differences between the federal statutory income tax rate and the effective income tax rate on pretax income for the years ended October 31, is as follows:

	2013			2012			2011
Federal statutory tax rate		35.0	%		35.0	%		35.0	%
State taxes, net of federal effects		2.1			1.7			4.8
Foreign income taxes greater (less) than U.S.		(1.8	)		(2.7	)		(0.9	)
Hacienda assessment		—			6.3			—
Section 199 deduction		(2.5	)		(0.8	)		—
Other		(0.8	)		—			0.9
		32.0	%		39.5	%		39.8	%

Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits

A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows (in thousands):

Balance at November 1, 2011	$	41
Reductions of tax positions from prior years		(41	)
Balance at October 31, 2012		—
Reductions of tax positions from prior years		—
Balance at October 31, 2013	$	—

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Other Assets - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2011
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Loaned noncontrolling members	$ 283,000
Amortization expense	1,400,000	1,400,000	800,000
Amortization expense for the year 2014	1,300,000
Amortization expense for the year 2015	1,300,000
Amortization expense for the year 2016	1,200,000
Amortization expense for the year 2017-2018	1,100,000
Amortization expense for the year 2019-2023	800,000
Impairment of long-lived assets	600,000
FreshRealm [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Loaned noncontrolling members	283,000
Maui Fresh International [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Agreed consideration to sell to San Rafael		$ 2,600,000

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Segment Information - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2011
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of reportable segments	3
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Inter-segment sales and cost of sales eliminated in consolidation	$ 44.2	$ 33.8	$ 27.0
Intersegment Eliminations [Member] | Fresh Products [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Inter-segment sales and cost of sales eliminated in consolidation	29.9	22.2	15.8
Intersegment Eliminations [Member] | Calavo Foods [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Inter-segment sales and cost of sales eliminated in consolidation	14.3	11.6	11.2
Outside United States [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales to customer outside United States	$ 37.2	$ 28.8	$ 24.3

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Related-Party Transactions - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	0 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 10, 2013	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2011
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Dividend income from Limoneira		$ 0.4	$ 0.4	$ 0.3
Director [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Accounts payable to related parties		3.3	0.9
LIG [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Rent paid		0.5	0.5
THNC [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Rent paid		0.3	0.1
Third Coast [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Aggregate amount of avocados procured from entities owned or controlled by members of our Board of Directors		1.1	1.6
Sales made to Third Coast		2.3	2.7
Amounts due from Third Coast		1.0	0.8
Third Coast [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Accounts payable to related parties		0.1	0.1
Limoneira [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Dividend income from Limoneira		4.0	5.5	3.0
Common stock repurchased, shares	165,000
Purchase price, per share	$ 29.02	$ 26.34	$ 22.47	$ 17.35
Total amount wired to company	4.8
Avocados [Member] | Director [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Aggregate amount of avocados procured from entities owned or controlled by members of our Board of Directors		$ 20.9	$ 21.1	$ 18.6

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Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies - Reconciliation of Shareholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2011
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	$ 604	$ 105	$ 113
Salsa Lisa Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Noncontrolling interest, beginning	357	462
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	(236)	(105)
Noncontrolling interest, ending	121	357
FreshRealm Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Noncontrolling interest, beginning
Noncontrolling interest contribution	362
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	(368)
Noncontrolling interest, ending	$ (6)

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 01, 2011 Renaissance Food Group, LLC [Member]
Current assets, excluding cash	$ 9,623
Property, plant, and equipment	4,580
Goodwill	14,264
Other assets	117
Intangible assets	8,690
Total assets acquired	37,274
Current liabilities	(12,292)
Contingent consideration	(7,774)
Long-term obligations	(2,894)
Additional paid-in capital	(952)
Net non-cash assets acquired	$ 13,362

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Income Taxes - Summary of Income Tax Provision (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2011
Current:
Federal	$ 11,708	$ 8,212	$ 4,405
State	2,517	1,233	1,107
Foreign	549	2,428	(170)
Total current	14,774	11,873	5,342
Deferred:
Federal	(5,214)	(214)	1,277
State	(1,666)	(559)	208
Foreign	(28)	(45)	422
Total deferred	(6,908)	(818)	1,907
Total income tax provision	$ 7,866	$ 11,055	$ 7,249

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Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended						12 Months Ended						12 Months Ended				12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2013 ha	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2011	Oct. 31, 2013 Supply Agreement With Belher [Member]	Oct. 31, 2012 Supply Agreement With Belher [Member]	Oct. 31, 2011 Supply Agreement With Belher [Member]	Oct. 31, 2013 Infrastructure Advance Agreement With Belher [Member]	Oct. 31, 2012 Infrastructure Advance Agreement With Belher [Member]	Oct. 31, 2013 Infrastructure Advance Agreement With Belher [Member] Prepaid and other current assets [Member]	Oct. 31, 2012 Infrastructure Advance Agreement With Belher [Member] Prepaid and other current assets [Member]	Oct. 31, 2013 Infrastructure Advance Agreement With Belher [Member] Other long-term assets [Member]	Oct. 31, 2012 Infrastructure Advance Agreement With Belher [Member] Other long-term assets [Member]	Oct. 31, 2013 Limoneira [Member]	Oct. 31, 2012 Limoneira [Member]	Oct. 31, 2011 Limoneira [Member]	Apr. 10, 2013 Limoneira [Member]	Oct. 31, 2013 Minimum [Member]	Oct. 31, 2013 Minimum [Member] Building and Building Improvements [Member]	Oct. 31, 2013 Minimum [Member] Leasehold improvements [Member]	Oct. 31, 2013 Minimum [Member] Equipment [Member]	Oct. 31, 2013 Minimum [Member] Information Systems Hardware and Software [Member]	Oct. 31, 2013 Maximum [Member]	Oct. 31, 2012 Maximum [Member]	Oct. 31, 2011 Maximum [Member]	Oct. 31, 2013 Maximum [Member] Building and Building Improvements [Member]	Oct. 31, 2013 Maximum [Member] Equipment [Member]	Oct. 31, 2013 Maximum [Member] Information Systems Hardware and Software [Member]	Oct. 31, 2013 Calavo Salsa Lisa [Member]	Oct. 31, 2013 FreshRealm [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Joint venture interest														12.00%															65.00%	71.50%
Non-trade receivables	$ 8,300,000	$ 8,300,000	$ 5,200,000
Prepaid expenses	1,600,000	1,600,000	1,200,000
Useful lives																			7 years	7 years	7 years	3 years				50 years	25 years	15 years
Impairment of goodwill		615,000	87,000
Impairment of long-lived assets		600,000
Ownership interest of voting stock of investee																		20.00%					50.00%
Property purchase price	1,000,000	(1,000,000)
Area of property purchased	60
Percentage of outstanding shares of Limoneira's shares														12.00%
Estimated fair value of investment	45,500,000	45,500,000	38,800,000
Estimated cost of investment	23,500,000	23,500,000	23,500,000
Estimated gross unrealized gain related to such investment		22,000,000	15,300,000
Allowance from advance to supplier					0	0
Advances to supplier						3,000,000	2,000,000
Advances for operating purpose					3,000,000
Total advance to supplier	3,213,000	3,213,000	2,369,000		3,000,000	2,100,000
Advances incur interest								4.70%	4.70%
Advances to suppliers during fiscal year									3,000,000
Aggregate advance								2,500,000	2,500,000	800,000	800,000	1,700,000	1,700,000
Repay these advances in no less than period								2016-07
Repay these advances in no less than								20.00%
Accrued expenses	20,939,000	20,939,000	22,237,000
Advertising costs		100,000	200,000	100,000
Research and development costs		1,500,000																						100,000	100,000
Dividend income included in other income		400,000	400,000	300,000										4,000,000	5,500,000	3,000,000
Basic weighted-average number of common shares outstanding		14,856,000	14,795,000	14,743,000
Dilutive effect of stock options		7,000	13,000	8,000
Anti-dilutive options		0	0	0
Recognized compensation expense		377,000	417,000	188,000
Foreign currency gains/losses net of losses/gains		400,000	100,000	100,000
Fixed rate long term obligation fair value	13,300,000	13,300,000
Fixed rate long term obligation carrying value	$ 13,100,000	$ 13,100,000
Limoneira's stock price														$ 26.34	$ 22.47	$ 17.35	$ 29.02

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Schedule II Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

12 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2013

Valuation And Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]

Schedule II Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

SCHEDULE II

CALAVO GROWERS, INC.

VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS (in thousands)

	Fiscal year ended October 31:		Balance at beginning of year		Additions(1)		Deductions(2)		Balance at end of year
Allowance for customer deductions		2011		815		8,674		7,693		1,796
		2012		1,796		9,886		8,989		2,693
		2013		2,693		9,722		10,933		1,482
Allowance for doubtful accounts		2011		557		91		159		489
		2012		489		130		91		528
		2013		528		62		375		215

(1) Charged to net sales (customer deductions) or costs and expenses (doubtful accounts).

(2) Customer deductions taken or write off of accounts receivables.

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Subsequent Events

12 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2013

Subsequent Events [Abstract]

Subsequent Events

19. Subsequent Events

We have evaluated subsequent events to assess the need for potential recognition or disclosure in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Such events were evaluated through the date these financial statements were issued. Based upon this evaluation, it was determined that no subsequent events occurred that require recognition in the financial statements.

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Employee Benefit Plans - Components of Change in Projected Benefit Obligation (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012
Change in projected benefit obligation:
Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year	$ 245	$ 268
Interest cost	8	10
Actuarial loss	4	6
Benefits paid	(39)	(39)
Projected benefit obligation at end of year (unfunded)	$ 218	$ 245

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Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies - Segment of Goodwill and Impairment Losses (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended				12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2013 Fresh Products [Member]	Oct. 31, 2011 Fresh Products [Member]	Oct. 31, 2013 Calavo Foods [Member]	Oct. 31, 2012 Calavo Foods [Member]	Oct. 31, 2013 RFG [Member]	Oct. 31, 2011 RFG [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, beginning balance	$ 18,262	$ 18,349	$ 3,997	$ 3,997		$ 87	$ 14,265	$ 14,265
Calavo Salsa Lisa Goodwill impairment losses	(615)	(87)				(87)
Goodwill, ending balance	$ 18,262	$ 18,262	$ 3,997	$ 3,997			$ 14,265	$ 14,265

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Description of the business (Policies)

12 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2013

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Business

Business

Calavo Growers, Inc. (Calavo, the Company, we, us or our), is a global leader in the avocado industry and an expanding provider of value-added fresh food. Our expertise in marketing and distributing avocados, prepared avocados, and other perishable foods allows us to deliver a wide array of fresh and prepared food products to food distributors, produce wholesalers, supermarkets, and restaurants on a worldwide basis. We procure avocados principally from California, Mexico, and Chile. Through our various operating facilities, we sort, pack, and/or ripen avocados, tomatoes, pineapples and/or Hawaiian grown papayas. Additionally, we also produce salsa and prepare ready-to-eat produce and deli products. We distribute our products both domestically and internationally and report our operations in three different business segments: Fresh products, Calavo Foods and Renaissance Food Group, LLC (RFG). See Note 17 for a description of our development stage entity, FreshRealm, LLC (FreshRealm), and its planned operations.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and Cash Equivalents

We consider all highly liquid financial instruments purchased with an original maturity date of three months or less to be cash equivalents. The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents approximate their fair values.

Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets

Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets

Prepaid expenses and other current assets consist primarily of non-trade receivables, infrastructure advances and prepaid expenses. Non-trade receivables were $8.3 million and $5.2 million at October 31, 2013 and 2012. Infrastructure advances are discussed below. Prepaid expenses of $1.6 million and $1.2 million at October 31, 2013 and 2012, are primarily for insurance, rent and other items.

Inventories

Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is computed on a monthly weighted-average basis, which approximates the first-in, first-out method; market is based upon estimated replacement costs. Costs included in inventory primarily include the following: fruit, picking and hauling, overhead, labor, materials and freight.

Property, Plant, and Equipment

Property, Plant, and Equipment

Property, plant, and equipment are stated at cost and depreciated over their estimated useful lives using the straight-line method. Leasehold improvements are stated at cost and amortized over the lesser of their estimated useful lives or the term of the lease, using the straight-line method. Useful lives are as follows: buildings and improvements—7 to 50 years; leasehold improvements—the lesser of the term of the lease or 7 years; equipment—7 to 25 years; information systems hardware and software – 3 to 15 years. Significant repairs and maintenance that increase the value or extend the useful life of our fixed asset are capitalized. Replaced fixed assets are written off. Ordinary maintenance and repairs are charged to expense.

We capitalize software development costs for internal use beginning in the application development stage and ending when the asset is placed into service. Costs capitalized include coding and testing activities and various implementation costs. These costs are limited to (1) external direct costs of materials and services consumed in developing or obtaining internal-use computer software; (2) payroll and payroll-related costs for employees who are directly associated with and who devote time to the internal-use computer software project to the extent of the time spent directly on the project; and (3) interest cost incurred while developing internal-use computer software. See Note 4 for further information.

Goodwill and Acquired Intangible Assets

Goodwill and Acquired Intangible Assets

Goodwill is tested for impairment on an annual basis and between annual tests whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. Goodwill is tested at the reporting unit level, which is defined as an operating segment or one level below the operating segment. Goodwill impairment testing is a two-step process. The first step of the goodwill impairment test, used to identify potential impairment, compares the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount, including goodwill. If the fair value of a reporting unit exceeds its carrying amount, goodwill of the reporting unit is considered not impaired, and the second step of the impairment test would be unnecessary. If the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, the second step of the goodwill impairment test must be performed to measure the amount of impairment loss, if any. The second step of the goodwill impairment test, used to measure the amount of impairment loss, compares the implied fair value of reporting unit goodwill with the carrying amount of that goodwill. If the carrying amount of reporting unit goodwill exceeds the implied fair value of that goodwill, an impairment loss must be recognized in an amount equal to that excess. Goodwill impairment testing requires significant judgment and management estimates, including, but not limited to, the determination of (i) the number of reporting units, (ii) the goodwill and other assets and liabilities to be allocated to the reporting units and (iii) the fair values of the reporting units. The estimates and assumptions described above, along with other factors such as discount rates, will significantly affect the outcome of the impairment tests and the amounts of any resulting impairment losses. For fiscal year 2012, we performed our annual assessment of goodwill and determined that an impairment of $0.1 million existed related to the acquisition of CSL. This impairment was a result of less than anticipated sales since acquisition, and a forecast projection analysis with the consultation from a third party consulting firm. The impairment was recorded in cost of goods sold. For fiscal year 2013, we performed our annual assessment of goodwill and noted no impairments as of October 31, 2013.

The following table reconciles by segment goodwill and the impairment losses recognized for the year ended October 31, 2012 and 2013 (in thousands):

	Fresh products		Calavo Foods			RFG		Total
Goodwill, beginning November 1, 2011	$	3,997	$	87		$	14,265	$	18,349
Calavo Salsa Lisa Goodwill impairment losses		—		(87	)		—		(87	)
Goodwill, ending October 31, 2012		3,997		—			14,265		18,262
Calavo Salsa Lisa Goodwill impairment losses		—		—			—		—
Goodwill, October 31, 2013	$	3,997	$	—		$	14,265	$	18,262

Long-lived Assets

Long-lived Assets

Long-lived assets, including fixed assets and intangible assets (other than goodwill), are continually monitored and are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of any such asset may not be recoverable. The determination of recoverability is based on an estimate of undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use of an asset and its eventual disposition. The estimate of undiscounted cash flows is based upon, among other things, certain assumptions about future operating performance, growth rates and other factors. Estimates of undiscounted cash flows may differ from actual cash flows due to, among other things, technological changes, economic conditions, changes to the business model or changes in operating performance. If the sum of the undiscounted cash flows (excluding interest) is less than the carrying value, an impairment loss will be recognized, measured as the amount by which the carrying value exceeds the fair value of the asset. For fiscal year 2013, we performed our annual assessment of long-lived assets and determined that an impairment of $0.6 million existed related to the trade name and trade secrets/recipes of CSL. This impairment was a result of less than anticipated sales since acquisition and was calculated via a forecast projection analysis, with consultation from a third party consulting firm.

Investments

Investments

We account for non-marketable investments using the equity method of accounting if the investment gives us the ability to exercise significant influence over, but not control, an investee. Significant influence generally exists when we have an ownership interest representing between 20% and 50% of the voting stock of the investee. Under the equity method of accounting, investments are stated at initial cost and are adjusted for subsequent additional investments and our proportionate share of earnings or losses and distributions.

In June 2009, we (through our wholly owned subsidiary: Calavo Inversiones (Chile) Limitada) entered into a joint venture agreement with Exportadora M5, S.A. (M5) for the purpose of selling and distributing Chilean sourced avocados. Such joint venture operates under the name of Calavo de Chile and commenced operations in July 2009. M5 and Calavo each have an equal one-half ownership interest in Calavo de Chile, but M5 has overall management responsibility for the operations of Calavo De Chile. We use the equity method to account for this investment.

In October 2013, we contributed $1.0 million for the purchase of 60 hectares of property in Jalisco, Mexico. The property will be used, for the development of facilities to grow tomatoes. We expect in the first quarter of 2014 to enter into a joint venture agreement with our tomato grower Agricola Belher (Belher). Such joint venture is expected to operate under the name of Agricola Don Memo. Belher and Calavo will each have an equal one-half ownership interest in Agricola Don Memo, but Belher will have overall management responsibility for the operations of Agricola Don Memo. The contribution of $1.0 million has been recorded as an investment in unconsolidated entities on our consolidated financial statements.

Marketable Securities

Marketable Securities

Our marketable securities consist of our investment in Limoneira Company (Limoneira) stock. We currently own approximately 12% of Limoneira’s outstanding common stock. These securities are carried at fair value as determined from quoted market prices. The estimated fair value, cost, and gross unrealized gain related to such investment was $45.5 million, $23.5 million and $22.0 million as of October 31, 2013. The estimated fair value, cost, and gross unrealized gain related to such investment was $38.8 million, $23.5 million and $15.3 million as of October 31, 2012.

Advances to Suppliers

Advances to Suppliers

We advance funds to third-party growers primarily in Chile and Mexico for various farming needs. Typically, we obtain collateral (i.e. fruit, fixed assets, etc.) that approximates the value at risk, prior to making such advances. We continuously evaluate the ability of these growers to repay advances in order to evaluate the possible need to record an allowance. No such allowance was required at October 31, 2013, nor October 31, 2012.

Pursuant to our distribution agreement, which was amended in fiscal 2011, with Agricola Belher (Belher) of Mexico, a producer of fresh vegetables, primarily tomatoes, for export to the U.S. market, Belher agreed, at their sole cost and expense, to harvest, pack, export, ship, and deliver tomatoes exclusively to our company, primarily our Arizona facility. In exchange, we agreed to sell and distribute such tomatoes, make advances to Belher for operating purposes, provide additional advances as shipments are made during the season (subject to limitations, as defined), and return the proceeds from such tomato sales to Belher, net of our commission and aforementioned advances. Pursuant to such amended agreement with Belher, we advanced Belher a total of $3.0 million, up from $2.0 million in the original agreement, during fiscal 2011. Additionally, the amended agreement calls for us to continue to advance $3.0 million per annum for operating purposes through 2019. These advances will be collected through settlements by the end of each year. As of October 31, 2013 and 2012, we have total advances of $3.0 million and $2.1 million to Belher pursuant to this agreement, which is recorded in advances to suppliers.

Infrastructure Advances

Infrastructure Advances

Pursuant to our infrastructure agreement, we make advances to be used solely for the acquisition, construction, and installation of improvements to and on certain land owned/controlled by Belher, as well as packing line equipment. Advances incur interest at 4.7% at October 31, 2013 and 2012. Pursuant to the revised/amended agreement discussed above, we advanced Belher $3.0 million during fiscal 2011, which was used to build 47 hectares (approximately 116 acres) of shade-cloth/green house construction. As of October 31, 2013 and 2012, we have advanced a total of $2.5 million ($0.8 million included in prepaid expenses and other current assets and $1.7 million included in other long-term assets). Belher is to annually repay these advances in no less than 20% increments through July 2016. Interest is to be paid monthly or annually, as defined. Belher may prepay, without penalty, all or any portion of the advances at any time. Based on an unusually poor tomato season, Belher did not make a payment in fiscal 2012 pursuant to such agreement. Both parties agreed to defer such payment until 2013 and such payment was made as expected. In order to secure their obligations pursuant to both agreements discussed above, Belher granted us a first-priority security interest in certain assets, including cash, inventory and fixed assets, as defined.

Accrued Expenses

Accrued Expenses

Included in accrued expenses at October 31, 2013 and 2012 are liabilities related to the receipt of goods and/or services for which an invoice has not yet been received. These totaled approximately $3.7 million and $3.1 million, respectively.

Revenue Recognition

Revenue Recognition

Sales of products and related costs of products sold are recognized when (i) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, (ii) delivery has occurred, (iii) the price is fixed or determinable and (iv) collectability is reasonably assured. These terms are typically met upon shipment of product to the customer. Service revenue, including freight, ripening, storage, bagging and palletization charges, is recorded when services are performed and sales of the related products are delivered.

Shipping and Handling

Shipping and Handling

We include shipping and handling fees billed to customers in net revenues. Amounts incurred by us for freight are included in cost of goods sold.

Promotional Allowances

Promotional Allowances

We provide for promotional allowances at the time of sale, based on our historical experience. Our estimates are generally based on evaluating the historical relationship between promotional allowances and gross sales. The derived percentage is then applied to the current period’s sales revenues in order to arrive at the appropriate debit to sales allowances for the period. The offsetting credit is made to accrued expenses. When certain amounts of specific customer accounts are subsequently identified as promotional, they are written off against this allowance. Actual amounts may differ from these estimates and such differences are recognized as an adjustment to net sales in the period they are identified.

Allowance for Accounts Receivable

Allowance for Accounts Receivable

We provide an allowance for estimated uncollectible accounts receivable balances based on historical experience and the aging of the related accounts receivable.

Consignment Arrangements

Consignment Arrangements

We frequently enter into consignment arrangements with avocado, pineapple and tomato growers and packers located outside of the United States and growers of certain perishable products in the United States. Although we generally do not take legal title to these avocados and perishable products, we do assume responsibilities (principally assuming credit risk, inventory loss and delivery risk, and limited pricing risk) that are consistent with acting as a principal in the transaction. Accordingly, the accompanying financial statements include sales and cost of sales from the sale of avocados and perishable products procured under consignment arrangements. Amounts recorded for each of the fiscal years ended October 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 in the financial statements pursuant to consignment arrangements are as follows (in thousands):

	2013		2012		2011
Sales	$	30,620	$	28,297	$	38,327
Cost of Sales		27,679		25,893		34,859
Gross Margin	$	2,941	$	2,404	$	3,468

Advertising Expense

Advertising Expense

Advertising costs are expensed when incurred. Such costs were approximately $0.1 million, $0.2 million, and $0.1 million for fiscal years 2013, 2012, and 2011.

Research and Development

Research and Development

Research and development costs are expensed as incurred and are generally included as a component of selling, general and administrative expense. FreshRealm, a development stage company, comprises the majority of our research and development costs. Total research and development costs for fiscal years 2013 were approximately $1.5 million. Total research and development costs for fiscal years 2012, and 2011 were less than $0.1 million.

Other Income, Net

Other Income, Net

Included in other income, net is dividend income totaling $0.4 million, $0.4 million and $0.3 million for fiscal years 2013, 2012, and 2011. See Note 9 for related party disclosure related to other income.

Use of Estimates

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Among the significant estimates affecting the financial statements are those related to valuation allowances for accounts receivable, goodwill, grower advances, inventories, long-lived assets, valuation of and estimated useful lives of identifiable intangible assets, stock-based compensation, promotional allowances and income taxes. On an ongoing basis, management reviews its estimates based upon currently available information. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes

We account for deferred tax liabilities and assets for the future consequences of events that have been recognized in our consolidated financial statements or tax returns. Measurement of the deferred items is based on enacted tax laws. In the event the future consequences of differences between financial reporting bases and tax bases of our assets and liabilities result in a deferred tax asset, we perform an evaluation of the probability of being able to realize the future benefits indicated by such asset. A valuation allowance related to a deferred tax asset is recorded when it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax asset will not be realized.

We recognize the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits recognized in the financial statements from such a position should be measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement.

As a multinational corporation, we are subject to taxation in many jurisdictions, and the calculation of our tax liabilities involves dealing with uncertainties in the application of complex tax laws and regulations in various taxing jurisdictions. If we ultimately determine that the payment of these liabilities will be unnecessary, the liability will be reversed and we will recognize a tax benefit during the period in which it is determined the liability no longer applies. Conversely, we record additional tax charges in a period in which it is determined that a recorded tax liability is less than the ultimate assessment is expected to be.

The application of tax laws and regulations is subject to legal and factual interpretation, judgment and uncertainty. Tax laws and regulations themselves are subject to change as a result of changes in fiscal policy, changes in legislation, the evolution of regulations and court rulings. Therefore, the actual liability for U.S. or foreign taxes may be materially different from management’s estimates, which could result in the need to record additional tax liabilities or potentially reverse previously recorded tax liabilities.

Basic and Diluted Net Income per Share

Basic and Diluted Net Income per Share

Basic earnings per share is calculated using the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period without consideration of the dilutive effect of stock options. The basic weighted-average number of common shares outstanding was 14,856,000, 14,795,000, and 14,743,000 for fiscal years 2013, 2012, and 2011. Diluted earnings per common share is calculated using the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period after consideration of the dilutive effect of stock options, which were 7,000, 13,000, and 8,000 for fiscal years 2013, 2012 and 2011. There were no anti-dilutive options for fiscal years 2013, 2012 and 2011.

Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation

We account for awards of equity instruments issued to employees under the fair value method of accounting and recognize such amounts in their statements of operations. We measure compensation cost for all stock-based awards at fair value on the date of grant and recognize compensation expense in our consolidated statements of operations over the service period that the awards are expected to vest.

The value of each option award that contains a market condition is estimated using a lattice-based option valuation model, while all other option awards are valued using the Black-Scholes-Merton option valuation model. We primarily consider the following assumptions when using these models: (1) expected volatility, (2) expected dividends, (3) expected life and (4) risk-free interest rate. Such models also consider the intrinsic value in the estimation of fair value of the option award. Forfeitures are estimated when recognizing compensation expense, and the estimate of forfeitures will be adjusted over the requisite service period to the extent that actual forfeitures differ, or are expected to differ, from such estimates. Changes in estimated forfeitures will be recognized through a cumulative catch-up adjustment in the period of change and will also impact the amount of compensation expense to be recognized in future periods.

We measure the fair value of our stock option awards on the date of grant. No options were granted in fiscal year 2012. The following assumptions were used in the estimated grant date fair value calculations for stock options issued in 2013 and 2011:

	2013	2011
Risk-free interest rate	.70%	0.96% - 1.40%
Expected volatility	44.30%	32.63% - 60.00%
Dividend yield	2.60%	2.5%
Expected life (years)	5.0	1.5 - 4.0

For the years ended October 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, we recognized compensation expense of $377,000, $417,000, and $188,000 related to stock-based compensation. See Note 13 for further information.

The expected stock price volatility rates were based on the historical volatility of our common stock. The risk free interest rate was based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant for periods approximating the expected life of the option. The expected life represents the average period of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding, as calculated using the simplified method described in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 107.

The Black-Scholes-Merton and lattice-based option valuation models were developed for use in estimating the fair value of traded options that have no vesting restrictions and are fully transferable. Because options held by our directors and employees have characteristics significantly different from those of traded options, in our opinion, the existing models do not necessarily provide a reliable single measure of the fair value of these options.

Foreign Currency Translation and Remeasurement

Foreign Currency Translation and Remeasurement

Our foreign operations are subject to exchange rate fluctuations and foreign currency transaction costs. The functional currency of our foreign subsidiaries is the United States dollar. As a result, monetary assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars at exchange rates as of the balance sheet date and non-monetary assets, liabilities and equity are translated at historical rates. Sales and expenses are translated using a weighted-average exchange rate for the period. Gains and losses resulting from those remeasurements are included in income. Gains and losses resulting from foreign currency transactions are also recognized currently in income. Total foreign currency losses for fiscal 2013, net of gains, were $0.4 million. Total foreign currency gains for fiscal 2012, net of losses, were $0.1 million. Total foreign currency losses for fiscal 2011, net of gains, were less than $0.1 million.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

We believe that the carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, and accounts payable approximates fair value based on either their short-term nature or on terms currently available to the Company in financial markets. We believe that our fixed-rate long-term obligations have a fair value of approximately $13.3 million as of October 31, 2013, with a corresponding carrying value of approximately $13.1 million.

Derivative Financial Instruments

Derivative Financial Instruments

Except as disclosed with the acquisition of Calavo Salsa Lisa and RFG (and related amendments), we were not a party to any derivative instruments during the fiscal year. It is currently our intent not to use derivative instruments for speculative or trading purposes. Additionally, we do not use any hedging or forward contracts to offset market volatility.

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

In June 2011, the FASB issued guidance regarding the presentation of comprehensive income. The new standard requires the presentation of comprehensive income, the components of net income and the components of other comprehensive income either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements. The new standard also requires presentation of adjustments for items that are reclassified from other comprehensive income to net income in the statement where the components of net income and the components of other comprehensive income are presented. The adoption of this standard had no impact on our financial statements.

In May 2011, the FASB issued additional guidance on fair value measurements that clarifies the application of existing guidance and disclosure requirements, changes certain fair value measurement principles and requires additional disclosures about fair value measurements. The updated guidance is effective on a prospective basis for financial statements issued for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2011. The adoption of this standard had no impact on our financial statements.

In July 2012, the FASB issued additional guidance to simplify the assessment of testing the impairment of indefinite-lived intangible assets other than goodwill and will become effective for fiscal years beginning after September 15, 2012. The amended guidance allows us to do an initial qualitative assessment to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of its indefinite-lived intangible assets are less than their carrying amounts prior to performing the quantitative indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment test. The adoption of this standard had no impact on our financial statements.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

In February 2013, the FASB issued a standard that revised the disclosure requirements for items reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income and requires entities to present information about significant items reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by component either (1) on the face of the statement where net income is presented or (2) as a separate disclosure in the notes to the financial statements. This guidance is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2012. The adoption of this amendment will not have a material effect on our financial statements.

In March 2013, the FASB issued a standard which requires the release of a Company’s cumulative translation adjustment into net income only if the sale or transfer results in the complete or substantially complete liquidation of the foreign entity in which the subsidiary or group of assets had resided. This guidance is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2013. The adoption of this amendment will not have a material effect on our financial statements.

Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Comprehensive income (loss) is defined as all changes in a company’s net assets, except changes resulting from transactions with shareholders. For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2013, other comprehensive income includes the unrealized gain on our Limoneira investment totaling $4.0 million, net of income taxes. Limoneira’s stock price at October 31, 2013 equaled $26.34 per share. For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2012, other comprehensive income includes the unrealized gain on our Limoneira investment totaling $5.5 million, net of income taxes. Limoneira’s stock price at October 31, 2012 equaled $22.47 per share. For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2011, other comprehensive income includes the unrealized loss on our Limoneira investment totaling $3.0 million, net of income taxes. Limoneira’s stock price at October 31, 2011 equaled $17.35 per share.

Noncontrolling Interest

Noncontrolling Interest

The following table reconciles shareholders’ equity attributable to noncontrolling interest related to the Salsa Lisa acquisition and FreshRealm, LLC (in thousands). See Note 17 for additional information related to FreshRealm.

Salsa Lisa noncontrolling interest	Year ended October 31, 2013			Year ended October 31, 2012
Noncontrolling interest, beginning	$	357		$	462
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest of Salsa Lisa		(236	)		(105	)
Noncontrolling interest, ending	$	121		$	357

FreshRealm noncontrolling interest	Year ended October 31, 2013			Year ended October 31, 2012
Noncontrolling interest, beginning	$	—		$	—
Noncontrolling interest contribution		362
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest of FreshRealm		(368	)		—
Noncontrolling interest, ending	$	(6	)	$	—

Reclassifications

Reclassifications

Certain items in the prior period financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.

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Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2013

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Segment of Goodwill and Impairment Losses

The following table reconciles by segment goodwill and the impairment losses recognized for the year ended October 31, 2012 and 2013 (in thousands):

	Fresh products		Calavo Foods			RFG		Total
Goodwill, beginning November 1, 2011	$	3,997	$	87		$	14,265	$	18,349
Calavo Salsa Lisa Goodwill impairment losses		—		(87	)		—		(87	)
Goodwill, ending October 31, 2012		3,997		—			14,265		18,262
Calavo Salsa Lisa Goodwill impairment losses		—		—			—		—
Goodwill, October 31, 2013	$	3,997	$	—		$	14,265	$	18,262

Financial Statements of Consignment Arrangements

Amounts recorded for each of the fiscal years ended October 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 in the financial statements pursuant to consignment arrangements are as follows (in thousands):

	2013		2012		2011
Sales	$	30,620	$	28,297	$	38,327
Cost of Sales		27,679		25,893		34,859
Gross Margin	$	2,941	$	2,404	$	3,468

Grant Date Fair Value Calculations for Stock Options

The following assumptions were used in the estimated grant date fair value calculations for stock options issued in 2013 and 2011:

	2013	2011
Risk-free interest rate	.70%	0.96% - 1.40%
Expected volatility	44.30%	32.63% - 60.00%
Dividend yield	2.60%	2.5%
Expected life (years)	5.0	1.5 - 4.0

Reconciles Shareholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest

The following table reconciles shareholders’ equity attributable to noncontrolling interest related to the Salsa Lisa acquisition and FreshRealm, LLC (in thousands). See Note 17 for additional information related to FreshRealm.

Salsa Lisa noncontrolling interest	Year ended October 31, 2013			Year ended October 31, 2012
Noncontrolling interest, beginning	$	357		$	462
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest of Salsa Lisa		(236	)		(105	)
Noncontrolling interest, ending	$	121		$	357

FreshRealm noncontrolling interest	Year ended October 31, 2013			Year ended October 31, 2012
Noncontrolling interest, beginning	$	—		$	—
Noncontrolling interest contribution		362
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest of FreshRealm		(368	)		—
Noncontrolling interest, ending	$	(6	)	$	—

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2011
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net income	$ 16,745	$ 16,947	$ 10,955
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	6,367	5,909	4,327
Provision for losses on accounts receivable	1	68	64
Income (loss) from unconsolidated entities	100	(501)	(557)
Interest on contingent consideration	146	128	101
Revalue adjustment on contingent consideration	1,571	420	(535)
Stock compensation expense	376	417	188
Loss on disposal of property, plant, and equipment	30	136	139
Gain on sale of Maui Fresh International		(519)
Intangible assets impairment on Calavo Salsa Lisa	615	87
Deferred income taxes	(6,908)	(818)	1,907
Effect on cash of changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	(16,191)	(2,837)	4,270
Inventories, net	(5,725)	(5,161)	(2,137)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	(3,567)	(639)	1,936
Advances to suppliers	(844)	980	(1,751)
Income taxes receivable	8,158	462	(1,933)
Other assets	135	14	(12)
Payable to growers	7,705	3,394	(4,902)
Trade accounts payable and accrued expenses	5,007	3,236	(4,194)
Net cash provided by operating activities	13,721	21,723	7,866
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Acquisitions of property, plant, and equipment	(6,746)	(7,749)	(4,826)
Loan to Agricola Belher			(3,000)
Distribution from unconsolidated entity		288	281
Proceeds from sale of Maui Fresh International		300
Acquisition of Renaissance Food Group, net of cash acquired			(13,362)
Investment in Agricola Don Memo	(1,000)
Net cash used in investing activities	(7,746)	(7,161)	(20,907)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Payment of dividend to shareholders	(9,646)	(8,123)	(8,100)
Proceeds from revolving credit facility, net	13,820	2,310	9,710
Proceeds from issuance of long-term obligations			22,135
Payments on long-term obligations	(5,405)	(5,237)	(9,871)
Retirement of stock purchased from Limoneira	(4,788)
Proceeds from stock option exercises	751	791	213
Proceeds from issuance of FreshRealm stock	79
Tax benefit of stock option exercises	139	26	664
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(5,050)	(10,233)	14,751
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	916	4,329	1,710
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year	7,103	2,774	1,064
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year	8,019	7,103	2,774
Cash paid during the year for:
Interest	1,087	1,146	985
Income taxes	5,532	9,274	6,313
Noncash Investing and Financing Activities:
Tax receivable increase related to stock option exercise	59	139	26
Conversion of cash consideration to stock consideration for RFG acquisition	11,711
Declared dividends payable	11,038	9,612	8,123
Notes receivable issued for sale of Maui Fresh International		2,204
Construction in progress included in trade accounts payable and accrued expenses		28	36
Collection for Agricola Belher Infrastructure Advance	1,690		1,225
Unrealized holding gains (losses)	$ 6,690	$ 8,850	$ (4,996)

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Inventories (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2013

Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Inventories

Inventories consist of the following (in thousands):

	October 31,
	2013		2012
Fresh fruit	$	13,928	$	10,776
Packing supplies and ingredients		5,511		7,294
Finished prepared foods		9,234		4,878
	$	28,673	$	22,948

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Investment in Unconsolidated Entity - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2013 ha	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012
Investments Schedule [Abstract]
Property purchase price	$ 1,000	$ (1,000)
Area of property purchased	60
Investment in unconsolidated entities	$ 1,420	$ 1,420	$ 520

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Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2013

2005 Stock Incentive Plan [Member]

Stock Option Activity Related to Incentive Plan

A summary of stock option activity is as follows (in thousands, except for share amounts):

	Number of Shares			Weighted- Average Exercise Price		Weighted- Average Fair- Value	Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Outstanding at October 31, 2010		87		$	13.89
Exercised		(15	)	$	14.58
Outstanding at October 31, 2011		72		$	13.75
Exercised		(37	)	$	13.54
Outstanding at October 31, 2012		35		$	15.16
Exercised		(8	)	$	12.84
Outstanding at October 31, 2013		27		$	15.79		$	811
Exercisable at October 31, 2013		21		$	15.93		$	632

2011 Management Incentive Plan [Member]

Stock Option Activity Related to Incentive Plan

A summary of stock option activity, related to our 2011 Management Incentive Plan, is as follows (in thousands, except for per share amounts):

	Number of Shares			Weighted- Average Exercise Price		Weighted- Average Fair-Value		Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Granted		70		$	21.82	$	4.15/share
Forfeited		(5	)	$	21.82
Outstanding at October 31, 2011		65		$	21.82
Exercised		(15	)	$	21.82
Outstanding at October 31, 2012		50		$	21.82
Granted		10		$	23.48
Exercised		(40	)	$	21.82
Outstanding at October 31, 2013		20		$	22.64			$	141
Exercisable at October 31, 2013		4		$	21.80			$	32

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Other Assets - Schedule of Intangible Assets (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite and indefinite lived intangible assets gross	$ 11,572	$ 12,711
Accumulated Amortization	(4,300)	(3,383)
Intangibles, net	7,272	9,328
Customer list/relationships [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted-Average Useful Life	8 years
Gross Carrying Value	7,640	7,640
Accumulated Amortization	(2,364)	(1,405)
Net Book Value	5,276	6,235
Trade names [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted-Average Useful Life	8 years 6 months
Gross Carrying Value	2,760	3,009
Accumulated Amortization	(1,636)	(1,489)
Net Book Value	1,124	1,520
Trade secrets/recipes [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted-Average Useful Life	12 years 2 months 12 days
Gross Carrying Value	630	1,520
Accumulated Amortization	(137)	(366)
Net Book Value	493	1,154
Non-competition agreements [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted-Average Useful Life	5 years
Gross Carrying Value	267	267
Accumulated Amortization	(163)	(123)
Net Book Value	104	144
Brand name intangibles [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Value	275	275
Accumulated Amortization
Net Book Value	$ 275	$ 275

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Long-Term Obligations - Summary of Long-Term Obligations (Parenthetical) (Detail)	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012
Farm Credit West, PCA, (FCW) term loan, bearing interest at 1.7% [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, interest rate	1.70%	1.70%
Bank of America, N.A. (BoA) term loan, bearing interest at 1.7% [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, interest rate	1.70%	1.70%
FCW, term loan, bearing interest at 5.7% [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, interest rate	5.70%	5.70%

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Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 8,019	$ 7,103
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $1,697 (2013) and $3,221 (2012)	55,060	38,870
Inventories, net	28,673	22,948
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	10,757	7,190
Advances to suppliers	3,213	2,369
Income taxes receivable	2,013	2,762
Deferred income taxes	1,995	2,222
Total current assets	109,730	83,464
Property, plant, and equipment, net	52,649	50,562
Investment in Limoneira Company	45,531	38,841
Investment in unconsolidated entities	1,420	520
Goodwill	18,262	18,262
Other assets	12,347	16,242
Total assets	239,939	207,891
Current liabilities:
Payable to growers	14,490	8,475
Trade accounts payable	11,699	7,898
Accrued expenses	20,939	22,237
Short-term borrowings	33,990	20,170
Dividend payable	11,004	9,612
Current portion of long-term obligations	5,258	5,416
Total current liabilities	97,380	73,808
Long-term liabilities:
Long-term obligations, less current portion	7,792	13,039
Deferred income taxes	6,194	10,665
Total long-term liabilities	13,986	23,704
Commitments and contingencies
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock ($0.001 par value, 100,000 shares authorized; 15,720 and 14,824 shares outstanding at October 31, 2013 and 2012)	15	14
Additional paid-in capital	59,376	51,276
Accumulated other comprehensive income	13,414	9,390
Retained earnings	55,653	49,342
Total shareholders' equity	128,452	110,022
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	239,939	207,891
Calavo Salsa Lisa [Member]
Long-term liabilities:
Noncontrolling interest	121	357
FreshRealm [Member]
Long-term liabilities:
Noncontrolling interest	$ (6)

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Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies - Financial Statements of Consignment Arrangements (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2011
Schedule Of Condensed Statements Of Operations [Line Items]
Sales	$ 691,451	$ 551,119	$ 522,529
Cost of sales	631,327	490,453	480,221
Gross margin	60,124	60,666	42,308
Consignment Arrangements [Member]
Schedule Of Condensed Statements Of Operations [Line Items]
Sales	30,620	28,297	38,327
Cost of sales	27,679	25,893	34,859
Gross margin	$ 2,941	$ 2,404	$ 3,468

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Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity (USD $) In Thousands	Total	Calavo Salsa Lisa [Member]	FreshRealm [Member]	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]	Retained Income [Member]	Retained Income [Member] Calavo Salsa Lisa [Member]	FreshRealm Noncontrolling Interest [Member]	FreshRealm Noncontrolling Interest [Member] FreshRealm [Member]
Beginning balance at Oct. 31, 2010	$ 88,257			$ 14	$ 42,319	$ 6,959	$ 38,965
Beginning balance, Shares at Oct. 31, 2010				14,712
Exercise of stock options and income tax benefit, Value	239				239
Exercise of stock options and income tax benefit, Shares				15
Stock compensation expense	188				188
Unrealized gain (loss) on Limoneira investment, net	(3,024)					(3,024)
Acquisition of RFG, Value	7,183				7,183
Acquisition of RFG, Shares				43
Dividend declared to shareholders	(8,123)						(8,131)
Net Income(loss)	11,068	11,068						11,068
Ending balance at Oct. 31, 2011	95,780			14	49,929	3,935	41,902
Ending balance, Shares at Oct. 31, 2011				14,770
Exercise of stock options and income tax benefit, Value	930				930
Exercise of stock options and income tax benefit, Shares				54
Stock compensation expense	417				417
Restricted stock issued
Restricted stock issued, Shares				11
Unrealized gain (loss) on Limoneira investment, net	5,455					5,455
Dividend declared to shareholders	(9,612)						(9,612)
Net Income(loss)	17,052	17,052						17,052
Ending balance at Oct. 31, 2012	110,022			14	51,276	9,390	49,342
Ending balance, Shares at Oct. 31, 2012				14,835
Exercise of stock options and income tax benefit, Value	801				801
Exercise of stock options and income tax benefit, Shares				39
Stock compensation expense	376				376
Issuance of stock related to RFG Contingent consideration, Value	1			1
Issuance of stock related to RFG Contingent consideration, Shares				999
Conversion of cash consideration to stock consideration for RFG acquisition	11,711				11,711
Retirement of stock purchased from Limoneira	(4,788)				(4,788)
Retirement of stock purchased from Limoneira, Shares				(165)
Restricted stock issued
Restricted stock issued, Shares				12
Unrealized gain (loss) on Limoneira investment, net	4,024					4,024
Dividend declared to shareholders	(11,038)						(11,038)
FreshRealm noncontrolling interest contribution			362							362
Net Income(loss)	17,349	17,349	(368)					17,349		(368)
Ending balance at Oct. 31, 2013	$ 128,452			$ 15	$ 59,376	$ 13,414	$ 55,653		$ (6)
Ending balance, Shares at Oct. 31, 2013				15,720

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Commitments and Contingencies - Minimum Cash Payments Under Non Cancelable Operating Leases (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2013
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
2014	$ 3,071
2015	2,903
2016	2,694
2017	2,593
2018	2,293
Thereafter	3,675
Total	$ 17,229

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Employee Benefit Plans (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2013

Compensation And Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]

Components of Change in Projected Benefit Obligation

Components of the change in projected benefit obligation for fiscal year ends consist of the following (in thousands):

	2013			2012
Change in projected benefit obligation:
Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year	$	245		$	268
Interest cost		8			10
Actuarial loss		4			6
Benefits paid		(39	)		(39	)
Projected benefit obligation at end of year (unfunded)	$	218		$	245

Reconciliation of Unfunded Status of Plans Included in Accrued Expenses

The following is a reconciliation of the unfunded status of the plans at fiscal year ends included in accrued expenses (in thousands):

	2013		2012
Projected benefit obligation	$	218	$	245
Unrecognized net (gain) loss		—		—
Recorded pension liabilities	$	218	$	245

Significant Assumptions Used in Determination of Pension Expense

Significant assumptions used in the determination of pension expense consist of the following:

	2013			2012
Discount rate on projected benefit obligation		4.60	%		3.70	%

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Income Taxes - Reconciliation of Significant Differences Between Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate and Effective Income Tax Rate (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2011
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Federal statutory tax rate	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%
State taxes, net of federal effects	2.10%	1.70%	4.80%
Foreign income taxes greater (less) than U.S.	(1.80%)	(2.70%)	(0.90%)
Hacienda assessment		6.30%
Section 199 deduction	(2.50%)	(0.80%)
Other	(0.80%)		0.90%
Effective Income Tax Rate, Total	32.00%	39.50%	39.80%

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Stock-Based Compensation

12 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2013

Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract]

Stock-Based Compensation

13. Stock-Based Compensation

The 2005 Stock Incentive Plan

The 2005 Stock Incentive Plan, was a stock-based compensation plan, under which employees and directors may be granted options to purchase shares of our common stock. In June 2012, this plan has been terminated without affecting the outstanding stock options related to this plan.

Stock options were granted with exercise prices of not less than the fair market value at grant date, generally vested over one to five years and generally expired two to five years after the grant date. We settle stock option exercises with newly issued shares of common stock.

We measured compensation cost for all stock-based awards pursuant to this plan at fair value on the date of grant and recognize compensation expense in our consolidated statements of operations over the service period that the awards are expected to vest. We measured the fair value of our stock based compensation awards on the date of grant.

A summary of stock option activity is as follows (in thousands, except for share amounts):

	Number of Shares			Weighted- Average Exercise Price		Weighted- Average Fair- Value	Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Outstanding at October 31, 2010		87		$	13.89
Exercised		(15	)	$	14.58
Outstanding at October 31, 2011		72		$	13.75
Exercised		(37	)	$	13.54
Outstanding at October 31, 2012		35		$	15.16
Exercised		(8	)	$	12.84
Outstanding at October 31, 2013		27		$	15.79		$	811
Exercisable at October 31, 2013		21		$	15.93		$	632

The weighted average remaining life of such outstanding options is 4.5 years and the total intrinsic value of options exercised during fiscal 2013 was $0.1 million. The weighted average remaining life of such exercisable options is 4.1 years. The fair value of shares vested during the year ended October 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011 was approximately $0.6 million, $0.3 million, and $0.7 million.

The total compensation cost for stock option grants not yet recognized as of October 31, 2013 was $0.1 million.

The 2011 Management Incentive Plan

In April 2011, our shareholders approved the Calavo Growers, Inc. 2011 Management Incentive Plan (the 2011 Plan). All directors, officers, employees and consultants (including prospective directors, officers, employees and consultants) of Calavo and its subsidiaries are eligible to receive awards under the 2011 Plan. Up to 1,500,000 shares of common stock may be issued by Calavo under the 2011 Plan. As a result of such new plan, no new awards will be made under our 2005 Stock Incentive Plan.

In April 2011, our Board of Directors approved the issuance of options to acquire a total of 60,000 shares of our common stock to our board of directors. Each non-employee director was granted 5,000 shares of options at $21.82 per share. Such grant vested over a one-year period. Vested options have a term of one year from the vesting date. The market price of our common stock at the grant date was $21.82. The estimated fair market value of such option grant was approximately $0.2 million, which has been recorded as compensation expense of $0.1 million in both fiscal 2011 and fiscal 2012.

In October 2011, our Board of Directors approved the issuance of options to acquire a total of 10,000 shares of our common stock by one member of our Board of Directors. Such grant vests in equal increments over a five-year period and has an exercise price of $21.80 per share. Vested options have a term of five years from the vesting date. The market price of our common stock at the grant date was $21.80. The estimated fair market value of such option grant was approximately $0.1 million. The total compensation cost not yet recognized as of October 31, 2013 was less than $0.1 million, which will be recognized over the remaining service period of 60 months.

In January 2013, our Board of Directors approved the issuance of options to acquire a total of 10,000 shares of our common stock by one member of our Board of Directors. Such grant vests in equal increments over a five-year period and has an exercise price of $23.48 per share. Vested options have a term of five years from the vesting date. The market price of our common stock at the grant date was $23.48. The estimated fair market value of such option grant was approximately $0.1 million. The total compensation cost not yet recognized as of October 31, 2013 was approximately $0.1 million, which will be recognized over the remaining service period of 60 months.

On January 26, 2012, all 12 of our non-employee directors were granted 1,000 restricted shares each (total of 12,000 shares). These shares have full voting rights and participate in dividends as if unrestricted. The closing price of our stock on such date was $27.68. This grant of restricted stock incurred $0.2 million in stock compensation expenses in fiscal 2012. As of January 2013, 11,000 shares vested, because such board members were still serving on the board at this time. The remaining 1,000 shares vested in May 2012 with the passing of one of our directors.

On January 28, 2013, all 12 of our non-employee directors were granted 1,000 restricted shares each (total of 12,000 shares). These shares have full voting rights and participate in dividends as if unrestricted. The closing price of our stock on such date was $24.71. This grant of restricted stock incurred $0.2 million in stock compensation expenses in fiscal 2013. As of January 2014, all shares have vested, because such board members were still serving on the board at this time.

A summary of stock option activity, related to our 2011 Management Incentive Plan, is as follows (in thousands, except for per share amounts):

	Number of Shares			Weighted- Average Exercise Price		Weighted- Average Fair-Value		Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Granted		70		$	21.82	$	4.15/share
Forfeited		(5	)	$	21.82
Outstanding at October 31, 2011		65		$	21.82
Exercised		(15	)	$	21.82
Outstanding at October 31, 2012		50		$	21.82
Granted		10		$	23.48
Exercised		(40	)	$	21.82
Outstanding at October 31, 2013		20		$	22.64			$	141
Exercisable at October 31, 2013		4		$	21.80			$	32

The weighted average remaining life of such outstanding options is 6.6 years and the total intrinsic value of options exercised during fiscal 2013 was 0.3 million. The weighted average remaining life of such exercisable options is 4.5 years. The fair value of shares vested during the year ended October 31, 2013, was less than $0.1 million.

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Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2013

Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Minimum Cash Payments Under Non Cancelable Operating Leases

We are committed to make minimum cash payments under these agreements as of October 31, 2013, as follows (in thousands):

2014	$	3,071
2015		2,903
2016		2,694
2017		2,593
2018		2,293
Thereafter		3,675
	$	17,229

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Fair Value Measurements

12 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2013

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Fair Value Measurements

15. Fair Value Measurements

A fair value measurement is determined based on the assumptions that a market participant would use in pricing an asset or liability. A three-tiered hierarchy draws distinctions between market participant assumptions based on (i) observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets (Level 1), (ii) inputs other than quoted prices in active markets that are observable either directly or indirectly (Level 2) and (iii) unobservable inputs that require the Company to use present value and other valuation techniques in the determination of fair value (Level 3).

The following table sets forth our financial assets and liabilities as of October 31, 2013 that are measured on a recurring basis during the period, segregated by level within the fair value hierarchy:

	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
	(All amounts are presented in thousands)
Assets at fair value:
Investment in Limoneira Company(1)	$	45,531		—		—	$	45,531
Total assets at fair value	$	45,531	$	—	$	—	$	45,531

(1) The investment in Limoneira Company consists of marketable securities in the Limoneira Company stock. We currently own approximately 12% of Limoneira’s outstanding common stock. These securities are measured at fair value by quoted market prices. Limoneira’s stock price at October 31, 2013 and October 31, 2012 equaled $26.34 per share and $22.47 per share. Unrealized gains and losses are recognized through other comprehensive income. Unrealized investment holding gains arising during the year ended October 31, 2013 and 2012 was $6.7 million and $8.9 million. Unrealized investment holding losses arising during the year ended October 31, 2011 was $5.0 million.

	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3(3)		Total
	(All amounts are presented in thousands)
Liabilities at fair value:
Salsa Lisa contingent consideration(2)		—		—	$	676	$	676
RFG contingent consideration(2) (3)		—		—		—		—
Total liabilities at fair value	$	—	$	—	$	676	$	676

(2) Each period, we revalue our contingent consideration obligations to their fair value and record increases or decreases in the fair value into selling, general and administrative expense. Increases or decreases in the fair value of the contingent consideration obligations can result from changes in the assumed timing and amount of revenue and expense estimates, changes in the probability of payment scenarios, as well as changes in capital market conditions, which impact the discount rate used in the fair valuation. Significant judgment is employed in determining the appropriateness of these assumptions as of the acquisition date and for each subsequent period. Accordingly, future business and economic conditions, as well as changes in any of the assumptions described above, can materially impact the amount of contingent consideration expense we record in any given period. Total net increase to the contingent considerations in fiscal year 2013 and 2012 totaled $1.6 million and $0.4 million. Total net decrease to the contingent considerations in fiscal year 2011 totaled $0.5 million. See Note 16 for further discussion.

(3) In 2013, we amended our acquisition agreement with RFG in regards to the cash payment portion of the Stage II & III earnouts. See Note 16.

The following is a reconciliation of the beginning and ending amounts of the contingent consideration for Salsa Lisa and RFG:

	Balance at 10/31/12		Interest		Revalue Adjustment			Reclassification			Balance at 10/31/13
	(All amounts are presented in thousands)
Salsa Lisa contingent consideration	$	857	$	49	$	(230	)	$	—		$	676
RFG contingent consideration(1)		2,322		97		1,801			(4,220	)		—
Total	$	3,179	$	146	$	1,571		$	(4,220	)	$	676

	Balance at 10/31/11		Interest		Revalue Adjustment			Reclassification		Balance at 10/31/12
	(All amounts are presented in thousands)
Salsa Lisa contingent consideration	$	978	$	56	$	(177	)	$	—	$	857
RFG contingent consideration		1,652		73		597			—		2,322
Total	$	2,630	$	129	$	420		$	—	$	3,179

(1) We have amended our acquisition agreement with RFG in regards to the cash payment portion of the Stage II & III earnouts. See Note 16.

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Segment Information - Gross Margin (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2011
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 691,451	$ 551,119	$ 522,529
Cost of sales	631,327	490,453	480,221
Gross margin	60,124	60,666	42,308
Operating Segments [Member] | Fresh Products [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	448,369	350,582	420,658
Cost of sales	417,176	316,287	389,371
Gross margin	31,193	34,295	31,287
Operating Segments [Member] | Calavo Foods [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	51,614	46,424	45,151
Cost of sales	38,226	32,422	38,403
Gross margin	13,388	14,002	6,748
Operating Segments [Member] | RFG [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	191,468	154,113	56,720
Cost of sales	175,925	141,744	52,447
Gross margin	$ 15,543	$ 12,369	$ 4,273

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Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2011
Income tax benefit from exercise of stock options	$ 59	$ 139	$ 26
Common Stock [Member]
Income tax benefit from exercise of stock options	59	139	26
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Income tax benefit from exercise of stock options	$ 59	$ 139	$ 26

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Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012
Statement Of Financial Position [Abstract]
Allowances of accounts receivable	$ 1,697	$ 3,221
Common stock, par value	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Common stock, shares authorized	100,000	100,000
Common stock, shares outstanding	15,720	14,824

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Commitments and Contingencies

12 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2013

Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Commitments and Contingencies

8. Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and guarantees

We lease facilities and certain equipment under non-cancelable operating leases expiring at various dates through 2021. We are committed to make minimum cash payments under these agreements as of October 31, 2013, as follows (in thousands):

2014	$	3,071
2015		2,903
2016		2,694
2017		2,593
2018		2,293
Thereafter		3,675
	$	17,229

Total rent expense amounted to approximately $3.5 million, $3.0 million and $2.1 million for the years ended October 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011. Rent to Limoneira, for our corporate office, amounted to approximately $0.3 million for fiscal years 2013, 2012, and 2011. We are committed to rent our corporate facility through fiscal 2015 at an annual rental of $0.3 million per annum (subject to annual CPI increases, as defined).

Through the acquisition of RFG in June 2011, we have two additional facilities in California, one being the corporate office of RFG in Rancho Cordova, and the other being a fresh processing facility in Sacramento. RFG also has one other fresh processing facility in Houston, Texas. Both facilities process cut fruits and vegetables, salads, sandwiches, and wraps. The RFG corporate office in Rancho Cordova has an operating lease through September 2015. Total rent for fiscal 2013 and 2012 was approximately $0.4 million and $0.3 million. Total rent for fiscal 2011 was approximately $0.1 million. The processing facility in Sacramento has an operating lease through May 2021. Total rent for fiscal 2013 and 2012 was approximately $0.6 million and $0.5 million. Total rent for fiscal 2011 was approximately $0.2 million. The processing facility in Houston has an operating lease through May 2021. Total rent for fiscal 2013 and 2012 was approximately $0.3 million. Total rent for fiscal 2011 was approximately $0.1 million.

We indemnify our directors and officers and have the power to indemnify each of our employees and other agents, to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law. The maximum amount of potential future payments under such indemnifications is not determinable. No amounts have been accrued in the accompanying financial statements related to these indemnifications.

Litigation

From time to time, we are also involved in litigation arising in the ordinary course of our business that we do not believe will have a material adverse impact on our financial statements.

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Document and Entity Information (USD $) In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2013	Nov. 30, 2013	Apr. 30, 2013
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-K
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Oct. 31, 2013
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2013
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Trading Symbol	CVGW
Entity Registrant Name	CALAVO GROWERS INC
Entity Central Index Key	0001133470
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--10-31
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		15,720,540
Entity Public Float			$ 362.3

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Related-Party Transactions

12 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2013

Related Party Transactions [Abstract]

Related-Party Transactions

9. Related-Party Transactions

Certain members of our Board of Directors market avocados through Calavo pursuant to marketing agreements substantially similar to the marketing agreements that we enter into with other growers. During the years ended October 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011, the aggregate amount of avocados procured from entities owned or controlled by members of our Board of Directors was $20.9 million, $21.1 million and $18.6 million. Accounts payable to these Board members was $3.3 million and $0.9 million as of October 31, 2013, and 2012.

During fiscal 2013, we received $0.3 million as dividend income from Limoneira. During fiscal years 2012 and 2011, we received $0.2 million as dividend income from Limoneira. On April 10, 2013, we repurchased 165,000 shares of our common stock from Limoneira at a purchase price of $29.02 per share, the closing price on April 10, 2013. The total amount wired to Limoneira was $4.8 million. These shares were cancelled and returned to authorized, but unissued, status.

The three previous owners and current executives of RFG have a majority ownership of certain entities that provide various services to RFG. RFG’s California operating facility leases a building from LIG partners, LLC (LIG) pursuant to an operating lease. LIG is majority owned by an entity owned by such three executives of RFG. For the year ended October 31, 2013 and 2012, total rent paid to LIG was $0.5 million. RFG’s Texas operating facility leases a building from THNC, LLC (THNC) pursuant to an operating lease. THNC is majority owned by an entity owned by such three executives of RFG. For the year ended October 31, 2013 and 2012, total rent paid to THNC was $0.3 million and $0.1 million. Additionally, RFG sells cut produce and purchases raw materials, obtains transportation services, and shares costs for certain utilities with Third Coast Fresh Distribution (Third Coast). Third Coast is majority owned by an entity owned by such three executives of RFG. For the year ended October 31, 2013 and 2012, total sales made to Third Coast were $2.3 million and $2.7 million. For the year ended October 31, 2013 and 2012, total purchases made from Third Coast were $1.1 million and $1.6 million. Amounts due from Third Coast were $1.0 million and $ 0.8 million as of October 31, 2013 and 2012. Amounts due to Third Coast were less than $0.1 million as of October 31, 2013 and 2012.

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Fair Value Measurements - Reconciliation of Contingent Consideration (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012
Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	$ 3,179	$ 2,630
Interest	146	129
Revalue Adjustment	1,571	420
Reclassification	(4,220)
Ending Balance	676	3,179
RFG [Member]
Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	2,322	1,652
Interest	97	73
Revalue Adjustment	1,801	597
Reclassification	(4,220)
Ending Balance		2,322
Salsa Lisa contingent consideration [Member]
Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	857	978
Interest	49	56
Revalue Adjustment	(230)	(177)
Ending Balance	$ 676	$ 857

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Consolidated Statements of Income (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2011
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales	$ 691,451	$ 551,119	$ 522,529
Cost of sales	631,327	490,453	480,221
Gross margin	60,124	60,666	42,308
Selling, general and administrative	35,018	33,128	23,976
Operating income	25,106	27,538	18,332
Equity (losses) in earnings from unconsolidated entities	(100)	500	557
Interest income	255	229	191
Interest expense	(1,098)	(1,152)	(1,016)
Other income, net	448	887	140
Income before provision for income taxes	24,611	28,002	18,204
Provision for income taxes	7,866	11,055	7,249
Net income	16,745	16,947	10,955
Add: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	604	105	113
Net income attributable to Calavo Growers, Inc.	$ 17,349	$ 17,052	$ 11,068
Calavo Growers, Inc.'s net income per share:
Basic	$ 1.17	$ 1.15	$ 0.75
Diluted	$ 1.17	$ 1.15	$ 0.75
Number of shares used in per share computation:
Basic	14,856	14,795	14,743
Diluted	14,863	14,808	14,751

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Inventories

12 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2013

Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]

Inventories

3. Inventories

Inventories consist of the following (in thousands):

	October 31,
	2013		2012
Fresh fruit	$	13,928	$	10,776
Packing supplies and ingredients		5,511		7,294
Finished prepared foods		9,234		4,878
	$	28,673	$	22,948

We assess the recoverability of inventories through an ongoing review of inventory levels in relation to sales and forecasts and product marketing plans. When the inventory on hand, at the time of the review, exceeds the foreseeable demand, the value of inventory that is not expected to be sold is written down. The amount of the write-down is the excess of historical cost over estimated realizable value (generally zero). Once established, these write-downs are considered permanent adjustments to the cost basis of the excess inventory.

The assessment of the recoverability of inventories and the amounts of any write-downs are based on currently available information and assumptions about future demand and market conditions. Demand for processed avocado products may fluctuate significantly over time, and actual demand and market conditions may be more or less favorable than our projections. In the event that actual demand is lower than originally projected, additional inventory write-downs may be required.

We did not record any lower of cost or market adjustments during fiscal years 2013 and 2012.

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Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies

12 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2013

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies

2. Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies

The accompanying consolidated financial statements were prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.

Our consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Calavo Growers, Inc. and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Calavo de Mexico S.A. de C.V., Calavo Foods de Mexico S.A. de C.V., Calavo Inversiones (Chile) Limitada, Maui Fresh International, Inc. (Maui), Hawaiian Sweet, Inc. (HS), Hawaiian Pride, LLC (HP), and RFG. We consolidate our entity Calavo Salsa Lisa, LLC (CSL), in which we have a 65 percent ownership interest. In addition, we consolidate our entity FreshRealm, in which we have a 71.5 percent ownership interest. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

We consider all highly liquid financial instruments purchased with an original maturity date of three months or less to be cash equivalents. The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents approximate their fair values.

Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets

Prepaid expenses and other current assets consist primarily of non-trade receivables, infrastructure advances and prepaid expenses. Non-trade receivables were $8.3 million and $5.2 million at October 31, 2013 and 2012. Infrastructure advances are discussed below. Prepaid expenses of $1.6 million and $1.2 million at October 31, 2013 and 2012, are primarily for insurance, rent and other items.

Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is computed on a monthly weighted-average basis, which approximates the first-in, first-out method; market is based upon estimated replacement costs. Costs included in inventory primarily include the following: fruit, picking and hauling, overhead, labor, materials and freight.

Property, Plant, and Equipment

Property, plant, and equipment are stated at cost and depreciated over their estimated useful lives using the straight-line method. Leasehold improvements are stated at cost and amortized over the lesser of their estimated useful lives or the term of the lease, using the straight-line method. Useful lives are as follows: buildings and improvements—7 to 50 years; leasehold improvements—the lesser of the term of the lease or 7 years; equipment—7 to 25 years; information systems hardware and software – 3 to 15 years. Significant repairs and maintenance that increase the value or extend the useful life of our fixed asset are capitalized. Replaced fixed assets are written off. Ordinary maintenance and repairs are charged to expense.

We capitalize software development costs for internal use beginning in the application development stage and ending when the asset is placed into service. Costs capitalized include coding and testing activities and various implementation costs. These costs are limited to (1) external direct costs of materials and services consumed in developing or obtaining internal-use computer software; (2) payroll and payroll-related costs for employees who are directly associated with and who devote time to the internal-use computer software project to the extent of the time spent directly on the project; and (3) interest cost incurred while developing internal-use computer software. See Note 4 for further information.

Goodwill and Acquired Intangible Assets

Goodwill is tested for impairment on an annual basis and between annual tests whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. Goodwill is tested at the reporting unit level, which is defined as an operating segment or one level below the operating segment. Goodwill impairment testing is a two-step process. The first step of the goodwill impairment test, used to identify potential impairment, compares the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount, including goodwill. If the fair value of a reporting unit exceeds its carrying amount, goodwill of the reporting unit is considered not impaired, and the second step of the impairment test would be unnecessary. If the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, the second step of the goodwill impairment test must be performed to measure the amount of impairment loss, if any. The second step of the goodwill impairment test, used to measure the amount of impairment loss, compares the implied fair value of reporting unit goodwill with the carrying amount of that goodwill. If the carrying amount of reporting unit goodwill exceeds the implied fair value of that goodwill, an impairment loss must be recognized in an amount equal to that excess. Goodwill impairment testing requires significant judgment and management estimates, including, but not limited to, the determination of (i) the number of reporting units, (ii) the goodwill and other assets and liabilities to be allocated to the reporting units and (iii) the fair values of the reporting units. The estimates and assumptions described above, along with other factors such as discount rates, will significantly affect the outcome of the impairment tests and the amounts of any resulting impairment losses. For fiscal year 2012, we performed our annual assessment of goodwill and determined that an impairment of $0.1 million existed related to the acquisition of CSL. This impairment was a result of less than anticipated sales since acquisition, and a forecast projection analysis with the consultation from a third party consulting firm. The impairment was recorded in cost of goods sold. For fiscal year 2013, we performed our annual assessment of goodwill and noted no impairments as of October 31, 2013.

The following table reconciles by segment goodwill and the impairment losses recognized for the year ended October 31, 2012 and 2013 (in thousands):

	Fresh products		Calavo Foods			RFG		Total
Goodwill, beginning November 1, 2011	$	3,997	$	87		$	14,265	$	18,349
Calavo Salsa Lisa Goodwill impairment losses		—		(87	)		—		(87	)
Goodwill, ending October 31, 2012		3,997		—			14,265		18,262
Calavo Salsa Lisa Goodwill impairment losses		—		—			—		—
Goodwill, October 31, 2013	$	3,997	$	—		$	14,265	$	18,262

Long-lived Assets

Long-lived assets, including fixed assets and intangible assets (other than goodwill), are continually monitored and are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of any such asset may not be recoverable. The determination of recoverability is based on an estimate of undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use of an asset and its eventual disposition. The estimate of undiscounted cash flows is based upon, among other things, certain assumptions about future operating performance, growth rates and other factors. Estimates of undiscounted cash flows may differ from actual cash flows due to, among other things, technological changes, economic conditions, changes to the business model or changes in operating performance. If the sum of the undiscounted cash flows (excluding interest) is less than the carrying value, an impairment loss will be recognized, measured as the amount by which the carrying value exceeds the fair value of the asset. For fiscal year 2013, we performed our annual assessment of long-lived assets and determined that an impairment of $0.6 million existed related to the trade name and trade secrets/recipes of CSL. This impairment was a result of less than anticipated sales since acquisition and was calculated via a forecast projection analysis, with consultation from a third party consulting firm.

Investments

We account for non-marketable investments using the equity method of accounting if the investment gives us the ability to exercise significant influence over, but not control, an investee. Significant influence generally exists when we have an ownership interest representing between 20% and 50% of the voting stock of the investee. Under the equity method of accounting, investments are stated at initial cost and are adjusted for subsequent additional investments and our proportionate share of earnings or losses and distributions.

In June 2009, we (through our wholly owned subsidiary: Calavo Inversiones (Chile) Limitada) entered into a joint venture agreement with Exportadora M5, S.A. (M5) for the purpose of selling and distributing Chilean sourced avocados. Such joint venture operates under the name of Calavo de Chile and commenced operations in July 2009. M5 and Calavo each have an equal one-half ownership interest in Calavo de Chile, but M5 has overall management responsibility for the operations of Calavo De Chile. We use the equity method to account for this investment.

In October 2013, we contributed $1.0 million for the purchase of 60 hectares of property in Jalisco, Mexico. The property will be used, for the development of facilities to grow tomatoes. We expect in the first quarter of 2014 to enter into a joint venture agreement with our tomato grower Agricola Belher (Belher). Such joint venture is expected to operate under the name of Agricola Don Memo. Belher and Calavo will each have an equal one-half ownership interest in Agricola Don Memo, but Belher will have overall management responsibility for the operations of Agricola Don Memo. The contribution of $1.0 million has been recorded as an investment in unconsolidated entities on our consolidated financial statements.

Marketable Securities

Our marketable securities consist of our investment in Limoneira Company (Limoneira) stock. We currently own approximately 12% of Limoneira’s outstanding common stock. These securities are carried at fair value as determined from quoted market prices. The estimated fair value, cost, and gross unrealized gain related to such investment was $45.5 million, $23.5 million and $22.0 million as of October 31, 2013. The estimated fair value, cost, and gross unrealized gain related to such investment was $38.8 million, $23.5 million and $15.3 million as of October 31, 2012.

Advances to Suppliers

We advance funds to third-party growers primarily in Chile and Mexico for various farming needs. Typically, we obtain collateral (i.e. fruit, fixed assets, etc.) that approximates the value at risk, prior to making such advances. We continuously evaluate the ability of these growers to repay advances in order to evaluate the possible need to record an allowance. No such allowance was required at October 31, 2013, nor October 31, 2012.

Pursuant to our distribution agreement, which was amended in fiscal 2011, with Agricola Belher (Belher) of Mexico, a producer of fresh vegetables, primarily tomatoes, for export to the U.S. market, Belher agreed, at their sole cost and expense, to harvest, pack, export, ship, and deliver tomatoes exclusively to our company, primarily our Arizona facility. In exchange, we agreed to sell and distribute such tomatoes, make advances to Belher for operating purposes, provide additional advances as shipments are made during the season (subject to limitations, as defined), and return the proceeds from such tomato sales to Belher, net of our commission and aforementioned advances. Pursuant to such amended agreement with Belher, we advanced Belher a total of $3.0 million, up from $2.0 million in the original agreement, during fiscal 2011. Additionally, the amended agreement calls for us to continue to advance $3.0 million per annum for operating purposes through 2019. These advances will be collected through settlements by the end of each year. As of October 31, 2013 and 2012, we have total advances of $3.0 million and $2.1 million to Belher pursuant to this agreement, which is recorded in advances to suppliers.

Infrastructure Advances

Pursuant to our infrastructure agreement, we make advances to be used solely for the acquisition, construction, and installation of improvements to and on certain land owned/controlled by Belher, as well as packing line equipment. Advances incur interest at 4.7% at October 31, 2013 and 2012. Pursuant to the revised/amended agreement discussed above, we advanced Belher $3.0 million during fiscal 2011, which was used to build 47 hectares (approximately 116 acres) of shade-cloth/green house construction. As of October 31, 2013 and 2012, we have advanced a total of $2.5 million ($0.8 million included in prepaid expenses and other current assets and $1.7 million included in other long-term assets). Belher is to annually repay these advances in no less than 20% increments through July 2016. Interest is to be paid monthly or annually, as defined. Belher may prepay, without penalty, all or any portion of the advances at any time. Based on an unusually poor tomato season, Belher did not make a payment in fiscal 2012 pursuant to such agreement. Both parties agreed to defer such payment until 2013 and such payment was made as expected. In order to secure their obligations pursuant to both agreements discussed above, Belher granted us a first-priority security interest in certain assets, including cash, inventory and fixed assets, as defined.

Accrued Expenses

Included in accrued expenses at October 31, 2013 and 2012 are liabilities related to the receipt of goods and/or services for which an invoice has not yet been received. These totaled approximately $3.7 million and $3.1 million, respectively.

Revenue Recognition

Sales of products and related costs of products sold are recognized when (i) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, (ii) delivery has occurred, (iii) the price is fixed or determinable and (iv) collectability is reasonably assured. These terms are typically met upon shipment of product to the customer. Service revenue, including freight, ripening, storage, bagging and palletization charges, is recorded when services are performed and sales of the related products are delivered.

Shipping and Handling

We include shipping and handling fees billed to customers in net revenues. Amounts incurred by us for freight are included in cost of goods sold.

Promotional Allowances

We provide for promotional allowances at the time of sale, based on our historical experience. Our estimates are generally based on evaluating the historical relationship between promotional allowances and gross sales. The derived percentage is then applied to the current period’s sales revenues in order to arrive at the appropriate debit to sales allowances for the period. The offsetting credit is made to accrued expenses. When certain amounts of specific customer accounts are subsequently identified as promotional, they are written off against this allowance. Actual amounts may differ from these estimates and such differences are recognized as an adjustment to net sales in the period they are identified.

Allowance for Accounts Receivable

We provide an allowance for estimated uncollectible accounts receivable balances based on historical experience and the aging of the related accounts receivable.

Consignment Arrangements

We frequently enter into consignment arrangements with avocado, pineapple and tomato growers and packers located outside of the United States and growers of certain perishable products in the United States. Although we generally do not take legal title to these avocados and perishable products, we do assume responsibilities (principally assuming credit risk, inventory loss and delivery risk, and limited pricing risk) that are consistent with acting as a principal in the transaction. Accordingly, the accompanying financial statements include sales and cost of sales from the sale of avocados and perishable products procured under consignment arrangements. Amounts recorded for each of the fiscal years ended October 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 in the financial statements pursuant to consignment arrangements are as follows (in thousands):

	2013		2012		2011
Sales	$	30,620	$	28,297	$	38,327
Cost of Sales		27,679		25,893		34,859
Gross Margin	$	2,941	$	2,404	$	3,468

Advertising Expense

Advertising costs are expensed when incurred. Such costs were approximately $0.1 million, $0.2 million, and $0.1 million for fiscal years 2013, 2012, and 2011.

Research and Development

Research and development costs are expensed as incurred and are generally included as a component of selling, general and administrative expense. FreshRealm, a development stage company, comprises the majority of our research and development costs. Total research and development costs for fiscal years 2013 were approximately $1.5 million. Total research and development costs for fiscal years 2012, and 2011 were less than $0.1 million.

Other Income, Net

Included in other income, net is dividend income totaling $0.4 million, $0.4 million and $0.3 million for fiscal years 2013, 2012, and 2011. See Note 9 for related party disclosure related to other income.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Among the significant estimates affecting the financial statements are those related to valuation allowances for accounts receivable, goodwill, grower advances, inventories, long-lived assets, valuation of and estimated useful lives of identifiable intangible assets, stock-based compensation, promotional allowances and income taxes. On an ongoing basis, management reviews its estimates based upon currently available information. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates.

Income Taxes

We account for deferred tax liabilities and assets for the future consequences of events that have been recognized in our consolidated financial statements or tax returns. Measurement of the deferred items is based on enacted tax laws. In the event the future consequences of differences between financial reporting bases and tax bases of our assets and liabilities result in a deferred tax asset, we perform an evaluation of the probability of being able to realize the future benefits indicated by such asset. A valuation allowance related to a deferred tax asset is recorded when it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax asset will not be realized.

We recognize the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits recognized in the financial statements from such a position should be measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement.

As a multinational corporation, we are subject to taxation in many jurisdictions, and the calculation of our tax liabilities involves dealing with uncertainties in the application of complex tax laws and regulations in various taxing jurisdictions. If we ultimately determine that the payment of these liabilities will be unnecessary, the liability will be reversed and we will recognize a tax benefit during the period in which it is determined the liability no longer applies. Conversely, we record additional tax charges in a period in which it is determined that a recorded tax liability is less than the ultimate assessment is expected to be.

The application of tax laws and regulations is subject to legal and factual interpretation, judgment and uncertainty. Tax laws and regulations themselves are subject to change as a result of changes in fiscal policy, changes in legislation, the evolution of regulations and court rulings. Therefore, the actual liability for U.S. or foreign taxes may be materially different from management’s estimates, which could result in the need to record additional tax liabilities or potentially reverse previously recorded tax liabilities.

Basic and Diluted Net Income per Share

Basic earnings per share is calculated using the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period without consideration of the dilutive effect of stock options. The basic weighted-average number of common shares outstanding was 14,856,000, 14,795,000, and 14,743,000 for fiscal years 2013, 2012, and 2011. Diluted earnings per common share is calculated using the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period after consideration of the dilutive effect of stock options, which were 7,000, 13,000, and 8,000 for fiscal years 2013, 2012 and 2011. There were no anti-dilutive options for fiscal years 2013, 2012 and 2011.

Stock-Based Compensation

We account for awards of equity instruments issued to employees under the fair value method of accounting and recognize such amounts in their statements of operations. We measure compensation cost for all stock-based awards at fair value on the date of grant and recognize compensation expense in our consolidated statements of operations over the service period that the awards are expected to vest.

The value of each option award that contains a market condition is estimated using a lattice-based option valuation model, while all other option awards are valued using the Black-Scholes-Merton option valuation model. We primarily consider the following assumptions when using these models: (1) expected volatility, (2) expected dividends, (3) expected life and (4) risk-free interest rate. Such models also consider the intrinsic value in the estimation of fair value of the option award. Forfeitures are estimated when recognizing compensation expense, and the estimate of forfeitures will be adjusted over the requisite service period to the extent that actual forfeitures differ, or are expected to differ, from such estimates. Changes in estimated forfeitures will be recognized through a cumulative catch-up adjustment in the period of change and will also impact the amount of compensation expense to be recognized in future periods.

We measure the fair value of our stock option awards on the date of grant. No options were granted in fiscal year 2012. The following assumptions were used in the estimated grant date fair value calculations for stock options issued in 2013 and 2011:

	2013	2011
Risk-free interest rate	.70%	0.96% - 1.40%
Expected volatility	44.30%	32.63% - 60.00%
Dividend yield	2.60%	2.5%
Expected life (years)	5.0	1.5 - 4.0

For the years ended October 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, we recognized compensation expense of $377,000, $417,000, and $188,000 related to stock-based compensation. See Note 13 for further information.

The expected stock price volatility rates were based on the historical volatility of our common stock. The risk free interest rate was based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant for periods approximating the expected life of the option. The expected life represents the average period of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding, as calculated using the simplified method described in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 107.

The Black-Scholes-Merton and lattice-based option valuation models were developed for use in estimating the fair value of traded options that have no vesting restrictions and are fully transferable. Because options held by our directors and employees have characteristics significantly different from those of traded options, in our opinion, the existing models do not necessarily provide a reliable single measure of the fair value of these options.

Foreign Currency Translation and Remeasurement

Our foreign operations are subject to exchange rate fluctuations and foreign currency transaction costs. The functional currency of our foreign subsidiaries is the United States dollar. As a result, monetary assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars at exchange rates as of the balance sheet date and non-monetary assets, liabilities and equity are translated at historical rates. Sales and expenses are translated using a weighted-average exchange rate for the period. Gains and losses resulting from those remeasurements are included in income. Gains and losses resulting from foreign currency transactions are also recognized currently in income. Total foreign currency losses for fiscal 2013, net of gains, were $0.4 million. Total foreign currency gains for fiscal 2012, net of losses, were $0.1 million. Total foreign currency losses for fiscal 2011, net of gains, were less than $0.1 million.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

We believe that the carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, and accounts payable approximates fair value based on either their short-term nature or on terms currently available to the Company in financial markets. We believe that our fixed-rate long-term obligations have a fair value of approximately $13.3 million as of October 31, 2013, with a corresponding carrying value of approximately $13.1 million.

Derivative Financial Instruments

Except as disclosed with the acquisition of Calavo Salsa Lisa and RFG (and related amendments), we were not a party to any derivative instruments during the fiscal year. It is currently our intent not to use derivative instruments for speculative or trading purposes. Additionally, we do not use any hedging or forward contracts to offset market volatility.

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

In June 2011, the FASB issued guidance regarding the presentation of comprehensive income. The new standard requires the presentation of comprehensive income, the components of net income and the components of other comprehensive income either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements. The new standard also requires presentation of adjustments for items that are reclassified from other comprehensive income to net income in the statement where the components of net income and the components of other comprehensive income are presented. The adoption of this standard had no impact on our financial statements.

In May 2011, the FASB issued additional guidance on fair value measurements that clarifies the application of existing guidance and disclosure requirements, changes certain fair value measurement principles and requires additional disclosures about fair value measurements. The updated guidance is effective on a prospective basis for financial statements issued for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2011. The adoption of this standard had no impact on our financial statements.

In July 2012, the FASB issued additional guidance to simplify the assessment of testing the impairment of indefinite-lived intangible assets other than goodwill and will become effective for fiscal years beginning after September 15, 2012. The amended guidance allows us to do an initial qualitative assessment to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of its indefinite-lived intangible assets are less than their carrying amounts prior to performing the quantitative indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment test. The adoption of this standard had no impact on our financial statements.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

In February 2013, the FASB issued a standard that revised the disclosure requirements for items reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income and requires entities to present information about significant items reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by component either (1) on the face of the statement where net income is presented or (2) as a separate disclosure in the notes to the financial statements. This guidance is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2012. The adoption of this amendment will not have a material effect on our financial statements.

In March 2013, the FASB issued a standard which requires the release of a Company’s cumulative translation adjustment into net income only if the sale or transfer results in the complete or substantially complete liquidation of the foreign entity in which the subsidiary or group of assets had resided. This guidance is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2013. The adoption of this amendment will not have a material effect on our financial statements.

In July 2013, the FASB issued a standard clarify the presentation of unrecognized tax benefits when a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss or a tax credit carryforward exists as of the reporting date. This guidance is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2013. The adoption of this amendment will not have a material effect on our financial statements.

In July 2013, the FASB issued a standard permitting the Fed Funds Effective Swap Rate to be used as a U.S. benchmark interest rate for hedge accounting purposes, in addition to the United States Treasury rate and London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”). In addition, the restriction on using different benchmark rates for similar hedges is removed. The Company is required to adopt these provisions prospectively for qualifying new or re-designated hedging relationships entered into on or after July 17, 2013. The adoption of this amendment will not have a material effect on our financial statements.

Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Comprehensive income (loss) is defined as all changes in a company’s net assets, except changes resulting from transactions with shareholders. For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2013, other comprehensive income includes the unrealized gain on our Limoneira investment totaling $4.0 million, net of income taxes. Limoneira’s stock price at October 31, 2013 equaled $26.34 per share. For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2012, other comprehensive income includes the unrealized gain on our Limoneira investment totaling $5.5 million, net of income taxes. Limoneira’s stock price at October 31, 2012 equaled $22.47 per share. For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2011, other comprehensive income includes the unrealized loss on our Limoneira investment totaling $3.0 million, net of income taxes. Limoneira’s stock price at October 31, 2011 equaled $17.35 per share.

Noncontrolling Interest

The following table reconciles shareholders’ equity attributable to noncontrolling interest related to the Salsa Lisa acquisition and FreshRealm, LLC (in thousands). See Note 17 for additional information related to FreshRealm.

Salsa Lisa noncontrolling interest	Year ended October 31, 2013			Year ended October 31, 2012
Noncontrolling interest, beginning	$	357		$	462
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest of Salsa Lisa		(236	)		(105	)
Noncontrolling interest, ending	$	121		$	357

FreshRealm noncontrolling interest	Year ended October 31, 2013			Year ended October 31, 2012
Noncontrolling interest, beginning	$	—		$	—
Noncontrolling interest contribution		362
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest of FreshRealm		(368	)		—
Noncontrolling interest, ending	$	(6	)	$	—

Reclassifications

Certain items in the prior period financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.

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Dividends

12 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2013

Equity [Abstract]

Dividends

14. Dividends

On December 12, 2013, we paid a $0.70 per share dividend in the aggregate amount of $11.0 million to shareholders of record on November 29, 2013. On December 12, 2012, we paid a $0.65 per share dividend in the aggregate amount of $9.6 million to shareholders of record on November 28, 2012.

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Income Taxes

12 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2013

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Income Taxes

10. Income Taxes

The income tax provision consists of the following for the years ended October 31, (in thousands):

	2013			2012			2011
Current:
Federal	$	11,708		$	8,212		$	4,405
State		2,517			1,233			1,107
Foreign		549			2,428			(170	)
Total current		14,774			11,873			5,342
Deferred:
Federal		(5,214	)		(214	)		1,277
State		(1,666	)		(559	)		208
Foreign		(28	)		(45	)		422
Total deferred		(6,908	)		(818	)		1,907
Total income tax provision	$	7,866		$	11,055		$	7,249

At October 31, 2013 and 2012, gross deferred tax assets totaled approximately $12.4 million and $3.6 million, while gross deferred tax liabilities totaled approximately $16.6 million and $12.1 million. Deferred income taxes reflect the net of temporary differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities for financial reporting and income tax purposes.

Significant components of our deferred taxes assets (liabilities) as of October 31, are as follows (in thousands):

	2013			2012
Allowances for accounts receivable	$	634		$	714
Inventories		417			483
State taxes		269			350
Accrued liabilities		675			675
Current deferred income taxes	$	1,995		$	2,222
Property, plant, and equipment		(6,892	)		(5,604	)
Intangible assets		8,716			105
Unrealized gain, Limoneira investment		(8,674	)		(6,008	)
Stock-based compensation		369			286
State taxes		232			546
Other		55			10
Long-term deferred income taxes	$	(6,194	)	$	(10,665	)

The October 31, 2013 net increase in deferred intangible assets by $8.6 million is mostly attributable to the RFG contingent liability payout during the year. The payout of the contingent liability resulted in additional RFG tax basis goodwill equal to the fair market value of the stock issued, which increased the Company’s net intangibles deferred tax asset. Due to the fact that the payout was paid via stock issuance, the offset to this deferred tax asset was recorded through additional paid-in capital. See Note 16.

A reconciliation of the significant differences between the federal statutory income tax rate and the effective income tax rate on pretax income for the years ended October 31, is as follows:

	2013			2012			2011
Federal statutory tax rate		35.0	%		35.0	%		35.0	%
State taxes, net of federal effects		2.1			1.7			4.8
Foreign income taxes greater (less) than U.S.		(1.8	)		(2.7	)		(0.9	)
Hacienda assessment		—			6.3			—
Section 199 deduction		(2.5	)		(0.8	)		—
Other		(0.8	)		—			0.9
		32.0	%		39.5	%		39.8	%

We intend to reinvest our accumulated foreign earnings, which approximated $10.0 million at October 31, 2013, indefinitely. As a result, we have not provided any deferred income taxes on such unremitted earnings. For fiscal years 2013, 2012 and 2011, income before income taxes related to domestic operations was approximately $21.7 million, $24.2 million, and $17.1 million. For fiscal years 2013, 2012 and 2011, income before income taxes related to foreign operations was approximately $2.9 million, $3.8 million and $1.1 million.

As of October 31, 2013 and 2012, we did not have a liability for unrecognized tax benefits related to various federal and state income tax matters. The tax effected amount would reduce our effective income tax rate if recognized.

A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows (in thousands):

Balance at November 1, 2011	$	41
Reductions of tax positions from prior years		(41	)
Balance at October 31, 2012		—
Reductions of tax positions from prior years		—
Balance at October 31, 2013	$	—

The decrease in our provision for income taxes in fiscal 2013, as compared to 2012, is due to the income tax assessment payment of $1.8 million made in 2012, related to the Hacienda’s examination of the tax year ended December 31, 2004. In addition, we were able to take advantage of additional tax credits through California’s Enterprise Zone Hiring Credit Program (EZC) and an increase in the Section 199 deduction in fiscal 2013.

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Schedule II Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2011
Allowance for Customer Deductions [Member]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of year	$ 2,693	$ 1,796	$ 815
Additions	9,722	9,886	8,674
Deductions	10,933	8,989	7,693
Balance at end of year	1,482	2,693	1,796
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Member]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of year	528	489	557
Additions	62	130	91
Deductions	375	91	159
Balance at end of year	$ 215	$ 528	$ 489

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Revolving Credit Facilities

12 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2013

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Revolving Credit Facilities

6. Revolving Credit Facilities

Effective May 31, 2011, the Company and Farm Credit West, PCA (FCW), entered into a Term Revolving Credit Agreement (Revolving Agreement). Under the terms of the Revolving Agreement, we are advanced funds for working capital purposes, the purchase and installation of capital items, as well as other corporate needs of the Company. Total credit available under the borrowing agreement is $40 million, up from $30 million, and expires on February 1, 2016.

Effective September 30, 2011, the Company and Bank of America, N.A. (BoA), entered into an agreement, Amendment No. 4 to Loan Agreement (the Agreement), which amended our existing credit facility with BoA. Under the terms of the Agreement, we are advanced funds primarily for working capital purposes. Total credit available under the borrowing agreement is now $25 million, up from $15 million and now expires on February 1, 2016.

Under the terms of these agreements, we are advanced funds for both working capital and long-term productive asset purchases. Total credit available under these combined borrowing agreements was $65 million, with a weighted-average interest rate of 1.7% and 1.8% at October 31, 2013 and 2012. Under these credit facilities, we had $34.0 million and $20.2 million outstanding as October 31, 2013 and 2012. These credit facilities contain various financial covenants, the most significant relating to Tangible Net Worth (as defined), Current Ratio (as defined), and Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio (as defined). We were in compliance with all such covenants at October 31, 2013.

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Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2011
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Total rent expense under operating lease	$ 3.5	$ 3.0	$ 2.1
Corporate facility annual future lease rent	0.3
Renaissance Food Group, LLC (RFG) [Member] | California [Member]
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Number of additional facilities in California through acquisition of RFG	2
Renaissance Food Group, LLC (RFG) [Member] | Texas [Member]
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Total rent expense under operating lease	0.3	0.3	0.1
Number of fresh processing facilities in Houston, Texas	1
Renaissance Food Group, LLC (RFG) [Member] | Corporate Office [Member]
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Total rent expense under operating lease	0.4	0.3	0.1
Renaissance Food Group, LLC (RFG) [Member] | Fresh Processing Facility [Member]
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Total rent expense under operating lease	0.6	0.5	0.2
Limoneira [Member]
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Total rent expense under operating lease	$ 0.3	$ 0.3	$ 0.3

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Property, Plant, and Equipment

12 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2013

Property Plant And Equipment [Abstract]

Property, Plant, and Equipment

4. Property, Plant, and Equipment

Property, plant, and equipment consist of the following (in thousands):

	October 31,
	2013			2012
Land	$	7,023		$	7,023
Buildings and improvements		20,304			19,756
Leasehold improvements		1,671			1,395
Equipment		50,426			46,980
Information systems—hardware and software		7,188			8,346
Construction in progress		1,535			512
		88,147			84,012
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization		(35,498	)		(33,450	)
	$	52,649		$	50,562

Depreciation expense was $4.6 million, $4.2 million and $3.2 million for fiscal years 2013, 2012, and 2011, of which $0.6 million was related to depreciation on capital leases for fiscal year 2013 and 2012. Depreciation related to capital leases were $0.2 million for fiscal years 2011.

We capitalize software development costs for internal use beginning in the application development stage and ending when the asset is placed into service. We amortize such costs using the straight-line basis over estimated useful lives.

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Other Assets

12 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2013

Deferred Costs Capitalized Prepaid And Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Other Assets

5. Other Assets

Other assets consist of the following (in thousands):

	October 31, 2013		October 31, 2012
Intangibles, net	$	7,272	$	9,328
Grower advances		938		1,234
Loan to Agricola Belher		1,690		3,380
Loan to FreshRealm members		283		—
Notes receivable from San Rafael		1,594		1,873
Other		570		427
	$	12,347	$	16,242

On October 31, 2012, we entered into a Sale Agreement with San Rafael, pursuant to which the Company has agreed to sell to San Rafael all of our interest, representing one-half ownership, in Maui Fresh International for $2.6 million.

Effective July 31, 2013, we entered into with certain noncontrolling members an Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of FreshRealm. As part of this agreement, we loaned certain noncontrolling members $0.3 million for their part of the contribution into FreshRealm. See Note 17 for further information regarding FreshRealm.

The intangible assets consist of the following (in thousands):

			October 31, 2013							October 31, 2012
	Weighted- Average Useful Life		Gross Carrying Value		Accum. Amortization			Net Book Value		Gross Carrying Value		Accum. Amortization			Net Book Value
Customer list/relationships		8.0 years	$	7,640	$	(2,364	)	$	5,276	$	7,640	$	(1,405	)	$	6,235
Trade names		8.5years		2,760		(1,636	)		1,124		3,009		(1,489	)		1,520
Trade secrets/recipes		12.2 years		630		(137	)		493		1,520		(366	)		1,154
Brand name intangibles		indefinite		275		—			275		275		—			275
Non-competition agreements		5.0 years		267		(163	)		104		267		(123	)		144
Intangibles, net			$	11,572	$	(4,300	)	$	7,272	$	12,711	$	(3,383	)	$	9,328

We recorded amortization expense of approximately $1.4 million, $1.4 million, and $0.8 million for fiscal years 2013, 2012, and 2011. We anticipate recording amortization expense of approximately $1.3 million for each of the fiscal years 2014 through 2015. We anticipate recording amortization expense of approximately $1.2 million for fiscal year 2016. We anticipate recording amortization expense of approximately $1.1 million for fiscal years 2017 through 2018. The remainder of approximately $0.8 million will be amortized over fiscal years 2019 through 2023.

For fiscal year 2013, we performed our annual assessment of long-lived assets and determined that an impairment of $0.6 million existed related to the trade name and trade secrets/recipes of CSL. This impairment was a result of less than anticipated sales since acquisition and was calculated via a forecast projection analysis, with consultation from a third party consulting firm.

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Employee Benefit Plans

12 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2013

Compensation And Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]

Employee Benefit Plans

7. Employee Benefit Plans

We sponsor two defined contribution retirement plans for salaried and hourly employees. As a result of the acquisition of RFG, we have three additional defined contribution retirement plans bringing the total to five. Expenses for these plans approximated $807,000, $810,000, and $733,000 for fiscal years 2013, 2012 and 2011, which are included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the accompanying financial statements.

We also sponsor a non-qualified defined benefit plan for two retired executives. Pension expenses, including actuarial losses, approximated $12,000, $16,000 and $35,000 for the year ended October 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011. These amounts are included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the accompanying financial statements.

Components of the change in projected benefit obligation for fiscal year ends consist of the following (in thousands):

	2013			2012
Change in projected benefit obligation:
Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year	$	245		$	268
Interest cost		8			10
Actuarial loss		4			6
Benefits paid		(39	)		(39	)
Projected benefit obligation at end of year (unfunded)	$	218		$	245

The following is a reconciliation of the unfunded status of the plans at fiscal year ends included in accrued expenses (in thousands):

	2013		2012
Projected benefit obligation	$	218	$	245
Unrecognized net (gain) loss		—		—
Recorded pension liabilities	$	218	$	245

Significant assumptions used in the determination of pension expense consist of the following:

	2013			2012
Discount rate on projected benefit obligation		4.60	%		3.70	%

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Income Taxes - Significant Components of Deferred Taxes Assets (Liabilities) (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Allowances for accounts receivable	$ 634	$ 714
Inventories	417	483
State taxes	269	350
Accrued liabilities	675	675
Current deferred income taxes	1,995	2,222
Property, plant, and equipment	(6,892)	(5,604)
Intangible assets	8,716	105
Unrealized gain, Limoneira investment	(8,674)	(6,008)
Stock-based compensation	369	286
State taxes	232	546
Other	55	10
Long-term deferred income taxes	$ (6,194)	$ (10,665)

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Income Taxes - Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Beginning Balance		$ 41
Reductions of tax positions from prior years		(41)
Ending Balance

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Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2011
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Gross deferred tax assets	$ 12.4	$ 3.6
Gross deferred tax liabilities	16.6	12.1
Net increase in deferred intangible assets	8.6
Accumulated foreign earnings	10.0
Income before income taxes related to domestic operations	21.7	24.2	17.1
Income before income taxes related to foreign operations	2.9	3.8	1.1
Income tax assessment payment		$ 1.8

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Other Assets (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2013

Deferred Costs Capitalized Prepaid And Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Other Assets

Other assets consist of the following (in thousands):

	October 31, 2013		October 31, 2012
Intangibles, net	$	7,272	$	9,328
Grower advances		938		1,234
Loan to Agricola Belher		1,690		3,380
Loan to FreshRealm members		283		—
Notes receivable from San Rafael		1,594		1,873
Other		570		427
	$	12,347	$	16,242

Schedule of Intangible Assets

The intangible assets consist of the following (in thousands):

			October 31, 2013							October 31, 2012
	Weighted- Average Useful Life		Gross Carrying Value		Accum. Amortization			Net Book Value		Gross Carrying Value		Accum. Amortization			Net Book Value
Customer list/relationships		8.0 years	$	7,640	$	(2,364	)	$	5,276	$	7,640	$	(1,405	)	$	6,235
Trade names		8.5years		2,760		(1,636	)		1,124		3,009		(1,489	)		1,520
Trade secrets/recipes		12.2 years		630		(137	)		493		1,520		(366	)		1,154
Brand name intangibles		indefinite		275		—			275		275		—			275
Non-competition agreements		5.0 years		267		(163	)		104		267		(123	)		144
Intangibles, net			$	11,572	$	(4,300	)	$	7,272	$	12,711	$	(3,383	)	$	9,328

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Other Assets - Schedule of Other Assets (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012
Statement Of Financial Position [Abstract]
Intangibles, net	$ 7,272	$ 9,328
Grower advances	938	1,234
Loan to Agricola Belher	1,690	3,380
Loan to FreshRealm members	283
Notes receivable from San Rafael	1,594	1,873
Other	570	427
Other assets	$ 12,347	$ 16,242

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Long-Term Obligations

12 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2013

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Long-Term Obligations

12. Long-Term Obligations

Long-term obligations at fiscal year ends consist of the following (in thousands):

	2013			2012
Farm Credit West, PCA, (FCW) term loan, bearing interest at 1.7%	$	4,007		$	5,509
Bank of America, N.A. (BoA) term loan, bearing interest at 1.7%		4,077			5,606
FCW, term loan, bearing interest at 5.7%		2,600			3,900
Capital leases		2,366			3,440
		13,050			18,455
Less current portion		(5,258	)		(5,416	)
	$	7,792		$	13,039

In conjunction with such acquisition, the Company and FCW entered into a Term Loan Agreement (Term Agreement), effective May 31, 2011. Under the terms of the Term Agreement, we were advanced $15 million for the purchase of RFG. Pursuant to this agreement, we are required to make 60 monthly principal and interest payments, from July 1, 2011 to June 1, 2016. There is no prepayment penalty associated with this Term Agreement.

This Term Agreement also replaces in its entirety the original Term Loan Agreement dated June 1, 2005 by and between the Company and FCW. There was no significant change in terms between the original Term Loan Agreement and this new agreement.

Effective September 30, 2011, the Company and Bank of America, N.A. (BoA), entered into an agreement, Amendment No. 4 to Loan Agreement (the Agreement), which amended our existing credit facility with BoA. This agreement included a variable rate term loan in the amount of approximately $7.1 million. These proceeds were used to retire approximately 50% of the outstanding balance (as of September 30, 2011) of the term loan owed to FCW related to the purchase of RFG (see above). This effectively split the funding of the amounts due at closing for that acquisition between both banks. The credit facility and term loan contain various financial covenants, the most significant relating to Tangible Net Worth (as defined), Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio (as defined) and Current Ratio (as defined).

In conjunction with the purchase of RFG, we assumed various capital leases related to machinery and equipment. These leases bear interest at a weighted average interest rate of approximately 4.0%. The total obligation acquired related to these capital leases were $4.0 million, with $1.1 million being classified as in the current portion.

At October 31, 2013, annual current and long-term obligation payments are scheduled as follows (in thousands):

	Total
Year ending October 31:
2014	$	5,258
2015		5,105
2016		2,132
2017		109
2018		92
Thereafter		354
	$	13,050

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Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of FreshRealm, LLC

12 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2013

Text Block [Abstract]

Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of FreshRealm, LLC

17. Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of FreshRealm, LLC

Effective July 31, 2013, Calavo and certain noncontrolling members have entered into an Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement (the “Agreement”) of FreshRealm, LLC (FreshRealm).

The purpose of FreshRealm is to engage in activities relating to the marketing of food products directly to consumers or other entities. FreshRealm’s technology platform is currently being developed and is expected to allow participants such as traditional retailers, large and small enterprises, communities and food banks to enter into a platform resembling a national fresh food cooperative. FreshRealm is expected to serve as a way to connect participants to a network of regional fresh food producers.

Pursuant to this Agreement, in 2013 FreshRealm issued approximately 1.3 million units, with Calavo owning approximately 71.5% of FreshRealm for a capital contribution of $0.9 million. The noncontrolling members, representing the remaining 28.5% ownership, contributed either cash (totaling approximately $0.1 million) or a full-recourse promissory note payable to Calavo (totaling approximately $0.3 million) in exchange for their units. Each full-recourse promissory note described above will be due and payable in full on May 1, 2016, with interest at 4% per annum, also due and payable on May 1, 2016. If, prior to May 1, 2016, FreshRealm terminates an employee’s employment for cause, as defined, or the employee terminates his employment other than (A) for good reason, as defined, or (B) as a result of the employee’s death or disability, notwithstanding whether prior to such date the employee repaid his note in full, then all of the employee’s units will be transferred to Calavo.

Members have limited voting rights. In any matters presented to the members for approval, each member will have one vote for each unit held by such member. For situations for which the approval of the members is required, the members shall act by majority vote.

Members may make loans to FreshRealm with the consent of the board of directors of FreshRealm (the “Board”). The Board approved loans of up to $3,000,000 from Calavo to FreshRealm under the Line of Credit and Security Agreement between Calavo and FreshRealm. At October 31, 2013, FreshRealm has borrowed $1.7 million under this line of credit, which is eliminated in consolidation.

Subject to certain limitations, the Board has the sole discretion regarding the amounts and timing of distributions to members. After making tax distributions required for a given fiscal year, all distributions will be made to the members pro rata, pari passu in accordance with their respective percentage interests, except FreshRealm will first apply distributions (other than tax distributions) to each member who is an employee against such member’s promissory note until the promissory note is paid in full.

FreshRealm’s losses and income that are determined for accounting purposes will also be allocated for each fiscal year, including for the full 2013 fiscal year, to the members in accordance with the allocation principles for net loss and net income. As a result, a $0.6 million loss has been allocated to the noncontrolling members as of October 31, 2013. See additional discussion below.

FreshRealm started operating as a development stage company in the second quarter of 2013. As of October 31, 2013, planned, principal operations have not commenced. As a result, FreshRealm has no sales or cost of sales. When principal operations commence, FreshRealm is expected to become our fourth segment. FreshRealm has incurred $1.9 million of expenses related to its development as of October 31, 2013, which are included in selling, general and administrative expenses. Of the $1.9 million in selling, general and administrative expenses, $1.3 million has been attributed to Calavo and a $0.6 million loss has been attributed to the noncontrolling members. See Note 2 for further information related to noncontrolling interests.

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Property, Plant, and Equipment - Summary of Property, Plant, and Equipment (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property plant and equipment, Gross	$ 88,147	$ 84,012
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	(35,498)	(33,450)
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, Total	52,649	50,562
Land [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property plant and equipment, Gross	7,023	7,023
Building and improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property plant and equipment, Gross	20,304	19,756
Leasehold improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property plant and equipment, Gross	1,671	1,395
Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property plant and equipment, Gross	50,426	46,980
Information systems-hardware and software [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property plant and equipment, Gross	7,188	8,346
Construction in progress [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property plant and equipment, Gross	$ 1,535	$ 512

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Fair Value Measurements (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2013

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis

The following table sets forth our financial assets and liabilities as of October 31, 2013 that are measured on a recurring basis during the period, segregated by level within the fair value hierarchy:

	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
	(All amounts are presented in thousands)
Assets at fair value:
Investment in Limoneira Company(1)	$	45,531		—		—	$	45,531
Total assets at fair value	$	45,531	$	—	$	—	$	45,531

(1) The investment in Limoneira Company consists of marketable securities in the Limoneira Company stock. We currently own approximately 12% of Limoneira’s outstanding common stock. These securities are measured at fair value by quoted market prices. Limoneira’s stock price at October 31, 2013 and October 31, 2012 equaled $26.34 per share and $22.47 per share. Unrealized gains and losses are recognized through other comprehensive income. Unrealized investment holding gains arising during the year ended October 31, 2013 and 2012 was $6.7 million and $8.9 million. Unrealized investment holding losses arising during the year ended October 31, 2011 was $5.0 million.

	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3(3)		Total
	(All amounts are presented in thousands)
Liabilities at fair value:
Salsa Lisa contingent consideration(2)		—		—	$	676	$	676
RFG contingent consideration(2) (3)		—		—		—		—
Total liabilities at fair value	$	—	$	—	$	676	$	676

(2) Each period, we revalue our contingent consideration obligations to their fair value and record increases or decreases in the fair value into selling, general and administrative expense. Increases or decreases in the fair value of the contingent consideration obligations can result from changes in the assumed timing and amount of revenue and expense estimates, changes in the probability of payment scenarios, as well as changes in capital market conditions, which impact the discount rate used in the fair valuation. Significant judgment is employed in determining the appropriateness of these assumptions as of the acquisition date and for each subsequent period. Accordingly, future business and economic conditions, as well as changes in any of the assumptions described above, can materially impact the amount of contingent consideration expense we record in any given period. Total net increase to the contingent considerations in fiscal year 2013 and 2012 totaled $1.6 million and $0.4 million. Total net decrease to the contingent considerations in fiscal year 2011 totaled $0.5 million. See Note 16 for further discussion.

(3) In 2013, we amended our acquisition agreement with RFG in regards to the cash payment portion of the Stage II & III earnouts. See Note 16.

Reconciliation of Contingent Consideration

The following is a reconciliation of the beginning and ending amounts of the contingent consideration for Salsa Lisa and RFG:

	Balance at 10/31/12		Interest		Revalue Adjustment			Reclassification			Balance at 10/31/13
	(All amounts are presented in thousands)
Salsa Lisa contingent consideration	$	857	$	49	$	(230	)	$	—		$	676
RFG contingent consideration(1)		2,322		97		1,801			(4,220	)		—
Total	$	3,179	$	146	$	1,571		$	(4,220	)	$	676

	Balance at 10/31/11		Interest		Revalue Adjustment			Reclassification		Balance at 10/31/12
	(All amounts are presented in thousands)
Salsa Lisa contingent consideration	$	978	$	56	$	(177	)	$	—	$	857
RFG contingent consideration		1,652		73		597			—		2,322
Total	$	2,630	$	129	$	420		$	—	$	3,179

(1) We have amended our acquisition agreement with RFG in regards to the cash payment portion of the Stage II & III earnouts. See Note 16.

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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2011
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 16,745	$ 16,947	$ 10,955
Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax:
Unrealized investment gains (losses) arising during period	6,690	8,850	(4,996)
Income tax benefit (expense) related to items of other comprehensive income (loss)	(2,666)	(3,395)	1,972
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	4,024	5,455	(3,024)
Comprehensive income	20,769	22,402	7,931
Add: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	604	105	113
Comprehensive income - Calavo Growers, Inc.	$ 21,373	$ 22,507	$ 8,044

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Description of the business

12 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2013

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Description of the business

1. Description of the business

Business

Calavo Growers, Inc. (Calavo, the Company, we, us or our), is a global leader in the avocado industry and an expanding provider of value-added fresh food. Our expertise in marketing and distributing avocados, prepared avocados, and other perishable foods allows us to deliver a wide array of fresh and prepared food products to food distributors, produce wholesalers, supermarkets, and restaurants on a worldwide basis. We procure avocados principally from California, Mexico, and Chile. Through our various operating facilities, we sort, pack, and/or ripen avocados, tomatoes, pineapples and/or Hawaiian grown papayas. Additionally, we also produce salsa and prepare ready-to-eat produce and deli products. We distribute our products both domestically and internationally and report our operations in three different business segments: Fresh products, Calavo Foods and Renaissance Food Group, LLC (RFG). See Note 17 for a description of our development stage entity, FreshRealm, LLC (FreshRealm), and its planned operations.

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Employee Benefit Plans - Significant Assumptions Used in Determination of Pension Expense (Detail)	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012
Compensation And Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Discount rate on projected benefit obligation	4.60%	3.70%

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Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of FreshRealm, LLC - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) Share data in Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2011
Subsidiary or Equity Method Investee [Line Items]
Cost of sales	$ 631,327,000	$ 490,453,000	$ 480,221,000
Sales	691,451,000	551,119,000	522,529,000
FreshRealm [Member]
Subsidiary or Equity Method Investee [Line Items]
Number of units issued by acquiree entity	1.3
Ownership Percentage by parent	71.50%
Capital contribution by subsidiary company	900,000
Ownership percentage by minority stockholder	28.50%
Cash contribution by minority interest	100,000
Full-recourse promissory note related to minority Interest	300,000
Full-recourse promissory note related to minority interest rate	4.00%
Voting rights description	each member will have one vote for each unit held by such member
Loans related to agreement from own company	3,000,000
Amount loaned under line of credit	1,700,000
Loss allocated to noncontrolling members	600,000
Cost of sales	0
Sales	0
Development cost	1,900,000
Income loss including portion attributable to non controlling interest	1,900,000
Income loss attributable to parent	$ 1,300,000

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Segment Information - Sales by Product Category, by Segment (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2011
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total gross sales	$ 707,499	$ 564,721	$ 534,337
Less sales incentives	(16,048)	(13,602)	(11,808)
Net sales	691,451	551,119	522,529
Avocados [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total gross sales	407,678	318,556	376,980
Tomatoes [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total gross sales	22,623	11,404	23,903
Papayas [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total gross sales	13,077	12,753	13,245
Pineapples [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total gross sales	5,739	6,840	4,278
Other fresh products [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total gross sales	601	1,788	3,276
Food Service [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total gross sales	43,616	36,289	37,431
Retail and club [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total gross sales	214,165	177,091	75,224
Operating Segments [Member] | Fresh Products [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total gross sales	449,718	351,341	421,682
Less sales incentives	(1,349)	(759)	(1,024)
Net sales	448,369	350,582	420,658
Operating Segments [Member] | Fresh Products [Member] | Avocados [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total gross sales	407,678	318,556	376,980
Operating Segments [Member] | Fresh Products [Member] | Tomatoes [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total gross sales	22,623	11,404	23,903
Operating Segments [Member] | Fresh Products [Member] | Papayas [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total gross sales	13,077	12,753	13,245
Operating Segments [Member] | Fresh Products [Member] | Pineapples [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total gross sales	5,739	6,840	4,278
Operating Segments [Member] | Fresh Products [Member] | Other fresh products [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total gross sales	601	1,788	3,276
Operating Segments [Member] | Fresh Products [Member] | Food Service [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total gross sales
Operating Segments [Member] | Fresh Products [Member] | Retail and club [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total gross sales
Operating Segments [Member] | Calavo Foods [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total gross sales	62,405	56,047	54,635
Less sales incentives	(10,791)	(9,623)	(9,484)
Net sales	51,614	46,424	45,151
Operating Segments [Member] | Calavo Foods [Member] | Avocados [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total gross sales
Operating Segments [Member] | Calavo Foods [Member] | Tomatoes [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total gross sales
Operating Segments [Member] | Calavo Foods [Member] | Papayas [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total gross sales
Operating Segments [Member] | Calavo Foods [Member] | Pineapples [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total gross sales
Operating Segments [Member] | Calavo Foods [Member] | Other fresh products [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total gross sales
Operating Segments [Member] | Calavo Foods [Member] | Food Service [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total gross sales	43,616	36,289	37,431
Operating Segments [Member] | Calavo Foods [Member] | Retail and club [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total gross sales	18,789	19,758	17,204
Operating Segments [Member] | RFG [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total gross sales	195,376	157,333	58,020
Less sales incentives	(3,908)	(3,220)	(1,300)
Net sales	191,468	154,113	56,720
Operating Segments [Member] | RFG [Member] | Avocados [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total gross sales
Operating Segments [Member] | RFG [Member] | Tomatoes [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total gross sales
Operating Segments [Member] | RFG [Member] | Papayas [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total gross sales
Operating Segments [Member] | RFG [Member] | Pineapples [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total gross sales
Operating Segments [Member] | RFG [Member] | Other fresh products [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total gross sales
Operating Segments [Member] | RFG [Member] | Food Service [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total gross sales
Operating Segments [Member] | RFG [Member] | Retail and club [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total gross sales	$ 195,376	$ 157,333	$ 58,020

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Investment in Unconsolidated Entity

12 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2013

Text Block [Abstract]

Investment in Unconsolidated Entity

18. Investment in Unconsolidated Entity

In October 2013, we contributed $1.0 million for the purchase of 60 hectares of property in Jalisco, Mexico. The property will be used, for the development of facilities to grow tomatoes. We expect in the first quarter of 2014 to enter into a joint venture agreement with our tomato grower Agricola Belher (Belher). Such joint venture is expected to operate under the name of Agricola Don Memo. Belher and Calavo will each have an equal one-half ownership interest in Agricola Don Memo, but Belher will have overall management responsibility for the operations of Agricola Don Memo. The contribution of $1.0 million has been recorded as an investment in unconsolidated entities on our consolidated financial statements.

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Long-Term Obligations - Schedule of Annual Current and Long-Term Obligation Payments (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2013
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
2014	$ 5,258
2015	5,105
2016	2,132
2017	109
2018	92
Thereafter	354
Long-term debt, total	$ 13,050

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Segment Information (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2013

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Gross Margin

The following table sets forth sales by product category, by segment (in thousands):

	Fresh products		Calavo Foods		RFG		Total
	(All amounts are presented in thousands)
Year ended October 31, 2013
Net sales	$	448,369	$	51,614	$	191,468	$	691,451
Cost of sales		417,176		38,226		175,925		631,327
Gross margin	$	31,193	$	13,388	$	15,543	$	60,124
Year ended October 31, 2012
Net sales	$	350,582	$	46,424	$	154,113	$	551,119
Cost of sales		316,287		32,422		141,744		490,453
Gross margin	$	34,295	$	14,002	$	12,369	$	60,666
Year ended October 31, 2011(1)
Net sales	$	420,658	$	45,151	$	56,720	$	522,529
Cost of sales		389,371		38,403		52,447		480,221
Gross margin	$	31,287	$	6,748	$	4,273	$	42,308

(1) As the acquisition for RFG was completed on June 1, 2011, only five months are included in prior year ended October 31, 2011.

Sales by Product Category, by Segment

The following table sets forth sales by product category, by segment (in thousands):

	Year ended October 31, 2013												Year ended October 31, 2012
	Fresh products			Calavo Foods			RFG			Total			Fresh products			Calavo Foods			RFG			Total
Third-party sales:
Avocados	$	407,678		$	—		$	—		$	407,678		$	318,556		$	—		$	—		$	318,556
Tomatoes		22,623			—			—			22,623			11,404			—			—			11,404
Papayas		13,077			—			—			13,077			12,753			—			—			12,753
Pineapples		5,739			—			—			5,739			6,840			—			—			6,840
Other fresh products		601			—			—			601			1,788			—			—			1,788
Food service		—			43,616			—			43,616			—			36,289			—			36,289
Retail and club		—			18,789			195,376			214,165			—			19,758			157,333			177,091
Total gross sales		449,718			62,405			195,376			707,499			351,341			56,047			157,333			564,721
Less sales incentives		(1,349	)		(10,791	)		(3,908	)		(16,048	)		(759	)		(9,623	)		(3,220	)		(13,602	)
Net sales	$	448,369		$	51,614		$	191,468		$	691,451		$	350,582		$	46,424		$	154,113		$	551,119

	Year ended October 31, 2012												Year ended October 31, 2011
	Fresh products			Calavo Foods			RFG			Total			Fresh products			Calavo Foods			RFG(1)			Total
Third-party sales:
Avocados	$	318,556		$	—		$	—		$	318,556		$	376,980		$	—		$	—		$	376,980
Tomatoes		11,404			—			—			11,404			23,903			—			—			23,903
Papayas		12,753			—			—			12,753			13,245			—			—			13,245
Pineapples		6,840			—			—			6,840			4,278			—			—			4,278
Other fresh products		1,788			—			—			1,788			3,276			—			—			3,276
Food service		—			36,289			—			36,289			—			37,431			—			37,431
Retail and club		—			19,758			157,333			177,091			—			17,204			58,020			75,224
Total gross sales		351,341			56,047			157,333			564,721			421,682			54,635			58,020			534,337
Less sales incentives		(759	)		(9,623	)		(3,220	)		(13,602	)		(1,024	)		(9,484	)		(1,300	)		(11,808	)
Net sales	$	350,582		$	46,424		$	154,113		$	551,119		$	420,658		$	45,151		$	56,720		$	522,529

(1) As the acquisition for RFG was completed on June 1, 2011, only five months are included in prior year ended October 31, 2011.

Long-Lived Assets Attributed to Geographic Areas

Long-lived assets attributed to geographic areas as of October 31, are as follows (in thousands):

	United States		Mexico		Consolidated
2013	$	31,250	$	21,399	$	52,649
2012	$	29,893	$	20,669	$	50,562

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Segment Information

12 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2013

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Segment Information

11. Segment Information

As discussed in Note 1, we now report our operations in three different business segments: (1) Fresh products, (2) Calavo Foods, and (3) RFG. These three business segments are presented based on how information is used by our Chief Executive Officer to measure performance and allocate resources. The Fresh products segment includes all operations that involve the distribution of avocados and other fresh produce products. The Calavo Foods segment represents all operations related to the purchase, manufacturing, and distribution of prepared products, including guacamole, tortilla chips and salsa. The RFG segment represents all operations related to the manufacturing and distribution of fresh-cut fruit, ready-to-eat vegetables, recipe-ready vegetables and deli meat products. Selling, general and administrative expenses, as well as other non-operating income/expense items, are evaluated by our Chief Executive Officer in the aggregate. We do not allocate assets, or specifically identify them to, our operating segments. When principal operations commence, FreshRealm is expected to become our fourth segment. See Note 17 for additional information.

The following table sets forth sales by product category, by segment (in thousands):

	Fresh products		Calavo Foods		RFG		Total
	(All amounts are presented in thousands)
Year ended October 31, 2013
Net sales	$	448,369	$	51,614	$	191,468	$	691,451
Cost of sales		417,176		38,226		175,925		631,327
Gross margin	$	31,193	$	13,388	$	15,543	$	60,124
Year ended October 31, 2012
Net sales	$	350,582	$	46,424	$	154,113	$	551,119
Cost of sales		316,287		32,422		141,744		490,453
Gross margin	$	34,295	$	14,002	$	12,369	$	60,666
Year ended October 31, 2011(1)
Net sales	$	420,658	$	45,151	$	56,720	$	522,529
Cost of sales		389,371		38,403		52,447		480,221
Gross margin	$	31,287	$	6,748	$	4,273	$	42,308

(1) As the acquisition for RFG was completed on June 1, 2011, only five months are included in prior year ended October 31, 2011.

For fiscal years 2013, 2012 and 2011, inter-segment sales and cost of sales of $44.2 million, $33.8 million, and $27.0 million were eliminated in consolidation.

The following table sets forth sales by product category, by segment (in thousands):

	Year ended October 31, 2013												Year ended October 31, 2012
	Fresh products			Calavo Foods			RFG			Total			Fresh products			Calavo Foods			RFG			Total
Third-party sales:
Avocados	$	407,678		$	—		$	—		$	407,678		$	318,556		$	—		$	—		$	318,556
Tomatoes		22,623			—			—			22,623			11,404			—			—			11,404
Papayas		13,077			—			—			13,077			12,753			—			—			12,753
Pineapples		5,739			—			—			5,739			6,840			—			—			6,840
Other fresh products		601			—			—			601			1,788			—			—			1,788
Food service		—			43,616			—			43,616			—			36,289			—			36,289
Retail and club		—			18,789			195,376			214,165			—			19,758			157,333			177,091
Total gross sales		449,718			62,405			195,376			707,499			351,341			56,047			157,333			564,721
Less sales incentives		(1,349	)		(10,791	)		(3,908	)		(16,048	)		(759	)		(9,623	)		(3,220	)		(13,602	)
Net sales	$	448,369		$	51,614		$	191,468		$	691,451		$	350,582		$	46,424		$	154,113		$	551,119

	Year ended October 31, 2012												Year ended October 31, 2011
	Fresh products			Calavo Foods			RFG			Total			Fresh products			Calavo Foods			RFG(1)			Total
Third-party sales:
Avocados	$	318,556		$	—		$	—		$	318,556		$	376,980		$	—		$	—		$	376,980
Tomatoes		11,404			—			—			11,404			23,903			—			—			23,903
Papayas		12,753			—			—			12,753			13,245			—			—			13,245
Pineapples		6,840			—			—			6,840			4,278			—			—			4,278
Other fresh products		1,788			—			—			1,788			3,276			—			—			3,276
Food service		—			36,289			—			36,289			—			37,431			—			37,431
Retail and club		—			19,758			157,333			177,091			—			17,204			58,020			75,224
Total gross sales		351,341			56,047			157,333			564,721			421,682			54,635			58,020			534,337
Less sales incentives		(759	)		(9,623	)		(3,220	)		(13,602	)		(1,024	)		(9,484	)		(1,300	)		(11,808	)
Net sales	$	350,582		$	46,424		$	154,113		$	551,119		$	420,658		$	45,151		$	56,720		$	522,529

(1) As the acquisition for RFG was completed on June 1, 2011, only five months are included in prior year ended October 31, 2011.

Net sales to third parties by segment exclude inter-segment sales and cost of sales. For fiscal years 2013, 2012, and 2011, inter-segment sales and cost of sales for Fresh products totaling $29.9 million, $22.2 million and $15.8 million were eliminated. For fiscal years 2013, 2012, and 2011, inter-segment sales and cost of sales for Calavo Foods totaling $14.3 million, $11.6 million, and $11.2 million were eliminated.

Sales to customers outside the United States were approximately $37.2 million, $28.8 million and $24.3 million for fiscal years 2013, 2012, and 2011.

Long-lived assets attributed to geographic areas as of October 31, are as follows (in thousands):

	United States		Mexico		Consolidated
2013	$	31,250	$	21,399	$	52,649
2012	$	29,893	$	20,669	$	50,562