Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2011	Jul. 31, 2010	Jul. 31, 2011	Jul. 31, 2010
Net sales	$ 1,121,902	$ 921,333	$ 3,116,460	$ 2,467,595
Cost of products sold	910,571	730,294	2,521,690	1,970,328
Gross profit	211,331	191,039	594,770	497,267
Selling, general and administrative expenses	109,094	90,461	329,456	264,511
Restructuring charges	3,396	9,779	11,407	20,566
(Gain) on disposal of properties, plants and equipment, net	(9,205)	(4,875)	(14,141)	(6,904)
Operating profit	108,046	95,674	268,048	219,094
Interest expense, net	18,435	15,935	53,817	47,582
Other expense, net	4,495	713	9,911	4,372
Income before income tax expense and equity earnings of unconsolidated affiliates, net	85,116	79,026	204,320	167,140
Income tax expense	21,637	14,408	49,650	31,590
Equity earnings of unconsolidated affiliates, net of tax	1,495	3,141	1,992	3,272
Net income	64,974	67,759	156,662	138,822
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(2,034)	(1,784)	(1,397)	(5,394)
Net income attributable to Greif, Inc.	$ 62,940	$ 65,975	$ 155,265	$ 133,428
Class A Common Stock
Basic earnings per share attributable to Greif, Inc. common shareholders:
EPS Basic	$ 1.08	$ 1.13	$ 2.66	$ 2.29
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Greif, Inc. common share holders:
EPS Diluted	$ 1.07	$ 1.12	$ 2.65	$ 2.28
Class B Common Stock
Basic earnings per share attributable to Greif, Inc. common shareholders:
EPS Basic	$ 1.61	$ 1.70	$ 3.98	$ 3.43
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Greif, Inc. common share holders:
EPS Diluted	$ 1.61	$ 1.70	$ 3.98	$ 3.43