Amendment Flag
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Period End Date
Document Type
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Filer Category
Entity Registrant Name
Trading Symbol
Accounts Payable, Current
Accounts payable
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current
Accounts receivable, net
Accrued Liabilities, Current
Accrued liabilities
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Additional Paid in Capital
Additional paid-in capital
Assets
Total assets
Assets [Abstract]
Assets
Assets, Current
Total current assets
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Current assets:
Cash
Cash
Class of Stock [Domain]
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and contingencies
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Common Stock $.01 par value (19,900,000 shares authorized: 13,305,931 and 11,203,180 shares issued and outstanding at April 30, 2013 and October 31, 2012, respectively)
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent
Deferred income taxes
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability
Fair value of derivative instrument
Equity Method Investments
Equity in investments
Income Taxes Receivable, Current
Income taxes receivable
Inventory, Real Estate
Cultural costs
Liabilities and Equity
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Liabilities and stockholders' equity
Liabilities, Current
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Current liabilities:
Liabilities, Noncurrent
Total long-term liabilities
Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Long-term liabilities:
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities
Current portion of long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Total long-term debt, less current portion
Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable, Net, Noncurrent
Notes receivable
Notes Receivable, Related Parties, Current
Notes receivable - related parties
Notes Receivable, Related Parties, Noncurrent
Notes receivable - related parties
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Other assets
Other Liabilities, Current
Growers payable
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Other long-term liabilities
Other Long-term Investments
Investment in Calavo Growers, Inc.
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued
Preferred Stock
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Property, plant and equipment, net
Real Estate Under Development Noncurrent
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Retained earnings
Series A Preferred Stock [Member]
Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock [Member]
Series B Preferred Stock [Member]
Series B Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Statement [Line Items]
Consolidated Balance Sheets [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Total stockholders' equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Stockholders' equity:
Real estate development
Real Estate Under Development Noncurrent
Preferred stock, coupon rate
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common stock, par value per share
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common stock, shares authorized
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Common stock, shares issued
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Common stock, shares outstanding
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Preferred stock, par or stated value per share
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Preferred stock, shares authorized
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued
Preferred stock, shares issued
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding
Preferred stock, shares outstanding
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid
Dividends per common share
Cost of Goods and Services Sold
Agribusiness
Costs and Expenses
Total costs and expenses
Costs and Expenses [Abstract]
Costs and expenses:
Direct Costs of Leased and Rented Property or Equipment
Rental operations
Dividends, Preferred Stock
Preferred dividends
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Basic net income (loss) per common share
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Diluted net income (loss) per common share
Gain on sale of stock in Calavo Growers, Inc.
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest
Income before income tax (provision) benefit and equity in losses of investments
Equity in losses of investments
Consolidated Statements of Operations [Abstract]
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Income tax (provision) benefit
Interest Expense
Interest expense
Interest Income (Expense), Nonoperating, Net
Interest income from derivative instrument
Investment Income, Interest
Interest income
Net income (loss)
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic
Net income (loss) applicable to common stock
Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Total other income
Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]
Other income (expense):
Operating Income (Loss)
Operating income (loss)
Operating Leases, Income Statement, Minimum Lease Revenue
Rental operations
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Other (expense) income, net
Real Estate, Improvements
Real estate development
Retail Land Sales, Improvement Revenue, Prior Sales
Real estate development
Revenues
Total revenues
Revenues [Abstract]
Revenues:
Revenue, Net
Agribusiness
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Selling, general and administrative
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Weighted-average common shares outstanding-diluted
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Weighted-average common shares outstanding-basic
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Comprehensive income (loss)
Net income (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax
Minimum pension liability adjustment
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Unrealized gains (losses) from derivative instruments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on security available-for-sale
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss [Abstract]
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Gain on sale of stock in Calavo Growers, Inc.
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Amortization of Financing Costs
Amortization of deferred financing costs
Capital Expenditures Incurred but Not yet Paid
Capital expenditures accrued but not paid at period-end
Cash at beginning of period
Cash at end of period
Cash Flow, Noncash Investing and Financing Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Non-cash investing and financing transactions:
Cash, Period Increase (Decrease)
Net increase (decrease) in cash
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction
Depreciation and amortization
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets
Loss on disposals/sales of assets
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Equity Investments
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments
Equity in losses of investments
Income Taxes Paid
Cash paid during the period for income taxes, net of (refunds) received
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable
Accounts payable and growers payable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Accounts and notes receivable
Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Liabilities
Accrued liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Receivable
Income taxes receivable
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
Cultural costs
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Liabilities
Other long-term liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets
Other assets
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Interest Paid
Cash paid during the period for interest
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Net cash provided by financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Net cash used in operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Operating activities
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Net loss
Noncash Contribution Expense
Accrued investment contribution obligation in water company
Other Noncash Income
Accrued interest on notes receivable
Other Noncash Income (Expense)
Accrued interest on note receivable
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities
Other
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Repurchase of common stock
Payments of Debt Issuance Costs
Payments of debt financing costs
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock
Dividends paid - common
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Preferred Stock and Preference Stock
Dividends paid - preferred
Payments to Acquire Equity Method Investments
Equity investment contributions
Payments to Acquire Other Investments
Investments in mutual water companies and water rights
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Capital expenditures
Proceeds from Collection of Notes Receivable
Collection of note receivable
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock
Net proceeds from issuance of common stock
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt
Borrowings of long-term debt
Proceeds from Sale of Equity Method Investments
Net proceeds from sale of stock in Calavo Growers, Inc.
Repayments of Long-term Debt
Repayments of long-term debt
Share-based Compensation
Stock compensation expense
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information
Supplemental Unrealized Holding Gain Loss On Securities Arising During Period Net Of Tax
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives
Non-cash interest income on derivative instruments
Unrealized holding gain on investment in Calavo Growers, Inc.
Supplemental Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) On Securities Arising During Period, Net Of Tax
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Assets at fair value:
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure
Available- for -sale securities
Derivative instruments
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Liabilities at fair value:
Calavo Growers Incorporated [Member]
Fair Value Measurements [Line Items]
Fair Value Measurements [Table]
Calavo Growers Incorporated [Member]
Entity [Domain]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage
Ownership percentage of Calavo's common stock
Fair Value Measurements [Line Items]
Fair Value Measurements [Table]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Number Of Remaining Shares Owned In Equity Method Investment
Sale of Stock, Price Per Share
Calavo's stock price per share
Number of remaining shares owned in Calavo stock
Number of remaining shares owned in equity method investment.
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current
Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable
Accounts Receivable [Member]
Accounts Receivable, Net
Accounts receivable, net
Concentration Risk Type [Axis]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration Risk, Percentage
Concentration risk percentage
Concentration Risk [Table]
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Major Customers [Axis]
Name of Major Customer [Domain]
Procurement Activities From Packinghouse One [Member]
Procurement Activities From Packinghouse Two [Member]
Procurement Activities From Third Party Growers One [Member]
Procurement Activities From Third Party Growers Two [Member]
Product One [Member]
Products and Services [Axis]
Products and Services [Domain]
Product Two Concentration [Member]
Sales Revenue, Product Line [Member]
Procured from third-party packinghouse one [Member]
Procurement Activities From Packinghouse One [Member]
Procured from third-party packinghouse two [Member]
Procurement Activities From Packinghouse Two [Member]
Procured from third-party grower one [Member]
Procurement Activities From Third Party Grower One [Member]
Procured from third-party grower two [Member]
Procurement Activities From Third Party Growers Two [Member]
Lemons [Member]
Product One [Member]
Oranges and Specialty Citrus [Member]
Product Two Concentration [Member]
Capital contribution
Capital Contributions
Initial capital contribution
Capital Contributions, Initial
Centennial Square [Member]
East Area One [Member]
East Areas 1 and 2 [Member]
East Areas One And Two [Member]
East Ridge [Member]
Estimated net proceeds expected to be recognized on sale of parcel of property
The estimated net proceeds expected to be recognized on sale of parcel of property.
Gross sales price of parcel of property
Gross sales price of parcel of property.
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Capital Contributions
Capital Contributions Initial
Centennial Square [Member]
East Area One [Member]
East Areas One And Two [Member]
East Ridge [Member]
Estimated Net Proceeds From Sale Of Parcel Of Property
Gross Sales Price Of Parcel Of Property
Maximum Improvement Costs Required To Be Paid Relating To Annexation Of Real Estate Property
Noncash Impairment Charge Recognized On Sale Of Parcel Of Property
Number Of Acres Of Land For Real Estate Development
Number Of Real Estate Development Projects
Pacific Crest [Member]
Percentage Of Completion
Prorata Share Percentage Of Improvement Costs Required To Be Paid Relating To Annexation
Real Estate Development Expense
Real Estate Development Income
Real Estate, Gross
Real estate development projects, carrying value
Real Estate Improvement Study Accrued Costs
Real Estate, Period Increase (Decrease)
Real estate development projects, capitalized costs
Real Estate Property Ownership [Axis]
Real Estate Properties [Domain]
Real Estate Properties [Line Items]
Real Estate Properties Release Of Property Acres
Real Estate Properties Release Of Property Fee Increase Per Unit
Real Estate Properties Release Of Property First Future Payment
Real Estate Properties Release Of Property Total Payment
Real Estate Under Development Current And Noncurrent
Schedule of Real Estate Properties [Table]
Sevilla [Member]
Templeton Santa Barbara Limited Liability Company [Member]
Unusual or Infrequent Item, Insurance Proceeds
Insurance proceeds for wind damage to roofs
Windfall Investors Limited Liability Company [Member]
The maximum improvement costs required to be paid relating to annexation of real estate property
The maximum improvement costs required to be paid relating to annexation of real estate property.
Non-cash impairment charge recognized on sale of parcel of property
Non-cash impairment charge recognized on sale of parcel of property.
Real estate development projects, acres of land under development
Number of Acres of Land for Real Estate Development
Real estate development projects, number of projects
Number of Real Estate Development Projects
Pacific Crest [Member]
Repairs completion percentage
Percentage of completion
The prorata share percentage of improvement costs required to be paid relating to annexation of real estate property
The prorata share percentage of improvement costs required to be paid relating to annexation of real estate property.
Real estate development projects, net expenses
Real Estate Development Expense
Real estate development projects, net incidental income
Real Estate Development Income
Improvements study, accrued costs
Costs incurred as part of a study to determine work and budget for real estate improvement.
Number of acres to be released to the company
Number of acres of real estate to be released as part of an agreement.
Fee increase per unit for first 500 certificates of residency
Fee increase per unit as part of an agreement to release land to the company.
Initial payment to be made for property in June 2013
Amount of the initial payment to be made for property during a future period.
Total payment for property released to the company
Total amount to be paid by the company for real estate property released.
Real estate development assets, total
Real Estate Under Development Current And Noncurrent
Real estate development assets
Sevilla [Member]
Templeton Santa Barbara, LLC [Member]
Templeton Santa Barbara, LLC [Member]
Windfall Investors, LLC [Member]
Windfall Investors, LLC [Member]
Shares of Calavo's common stock purchased
Equity Investment, Shares Purchased
Available-for-sale Securities, Change in Net Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) before Taxes
Available-for-sale securities total unrealized holding gains (losses), pre tax
Available-for-sale Securities, Change in Net Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss), Net of Tax
Available-for-sale securities total unrealized holding gains (losses), net of tax
Equity Investment Shares Purchased
Investment amount
Investment [Line Items]
Investment [Table]
Percentage Of Ownership Interest Sold
Proceeds From Payment For Stock Purchase Agreement
Sale Of Interest In Equity Investment
Sale Of Interest In Equity Investment Shares
Share Price
Closing price of Calavo stock on date of sale
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues
Common stock sold, shares
Stock Issued During Period, Value, New Issues
Common stock sold to Calavo, value
Ownership percentage sold to Calavo
Percentage Of Ownership Interest Sold
Net cash consideration received from stock purchase agreement
Proceeds from (Payment for) Stock Purchase Agreement
Calavo stock sold, value
Sale Of Interest In Equity Investment
Calavo stock sold, shares
Sale Of Interest In Equity Investment, Shares
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Receivable Type [Axis]
Notes Receivable In Connection With Stock Grant Program [Member]
Notes Receivable, Related Parties
Notes receivable and accrued interest from related parties
Receivable Type [Domain]
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table]
Notes Receivable in Connection with Stock Grant Program [Member]
Deferred lease assets and other [Member]
Finite Lived Intangibles And Other Assets [Member]
Finite Lived Intangibles And Other Assets [Member]
Mining Properties and Mineral Rights [Member]
Mutual Water Companies [Member]
Other Assets [Axis]
Other Assets [Domain]
Revolving Funds And Memberships [Member]
Schedule Of Other Assets [Line Items]
Schedule Of Other Assets [Table]
Acquired water and mineral rights [Member]
Mutual Water Companies [Member]
Other Assets [Axis]
Other Assets [Domain]
Revolving Funds And Memberships [Member]
Schedule Of Other Assets [Line Items]
Schedule Of Other Assets [Table]
Long-term Debt
Long-term debt
Less current portion
Property held as collateral, net book value
Assets Pledged As Collateral
Debt fixed interest rate expiration date
Debt Instrument, Fixed Rate Expiration Date
LIBOR rate
Debt Instrument Interest LIBOR Rate
Farm Credit West Term Loan One [Member]
Farm Credit West Term Loan Three [Member]
Farm Credit West Term Loan Two [Member]
Assets Pledged As Collateral
Debt Instrument Fixed Rate Expiration Date
Debt Instrument Interest London Interbank Offered Rate Rate
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Debt fixed interest rate
Farm Credit West Term Loan One [Member]
Farm Credit West Term Loan Three [Member]
Farm Credit West Term Loan Two [Member]
Old Line of Credit [Member]
Agreement One [Member]
New Loan Agreement [Member]
Agreement Two [Member]
Spread over LIBOR
Debt Instrument Interest Over LIBOR Rate
Debt maturity date
Debt Instrument, Maturity, Month and Year
Farm Credit West Non-Revolving Line of Credit [Member]
Agreement One [Member]
Agreement Two [Member]
Debt Instrument, Frequency of Periodic Payment
Line of credit facility, interest payment frequency
Debt Instrument Interest Over London Interbank Offered Rate Rate
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate at Period End
Debt interest rate at period end
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date
Debt maturity date
Debt Instrument Maturity Month And Year
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment, Principal
Remittance of special principal payment per lot sold on Windfall Investors, LLC real estate development project
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Farm Credit West Nonrevolving Line Of Credit [Member]
Interest Costs Capitalized
Interest capitalized
Lender Name [Axis]
Line of Credit Facility, Lender [Domain]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Line of credit facility, borrowing capacity
Repayments of long-term debt
Scenario One [Member]
Scenario Two [Member]
Second Amended And Restated Credit Agreement [Member]
Scenario One [Member]
Scenario Two [Member]
Second Amended And Restated Credit Agreement [Member]
Derivative instrument maturity date
Derivative, Maturity Month and Year
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Maturity Month And Year
Derivative [Table]
Maximum [Member]
Minimum [Member]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, amortization
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, amortization
After Amendment [Member]
Before Amendment [Member]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Table]
Notional Amount
Forward Interest Rate Swaps [Member]
Interest rate reduction basis points
Interest Rate Reduction, Basis Points
Interest Rate Swap Cancelled One [Member]
Interest Rate Swap Cancelled Two [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Accumulated Amortization
After Amendment [Member]
Before Amendment [Member]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosure [Line Items]
Derivative Contract Type [Domain]
Interest rate swap pay-fixed rate
Derivative, Forward Interest Rate
Interest rate swap, interest rate
Derivative Instrument Risk [Axis]
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosure [Table]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Net
Derivative liability fair value
Derivative Liability, Notional Amount
Forward Interest Rate Swaps [Member]
Interest Rate Reduction Basis Points
Interest Rate Swap Cancelled One [Member]
Interest Rate Swap Cancelled Two [Member]
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Notional Amount of Interest Rate Derivatives
Notional amount of Interest rate swap
Number Of Interest Rate Swaps Cancelled
Other Comprehensive Income Amortization Of Interest Rate Swap
Rabobank Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Scenario [Axis]
Non-cash interest income (expense)
Number of interest rate swaps cancelled
Number of Interest Rate Swaps Cancelled
Amortization of accumulated other comprehensive loss
Other Comprehensive Income, Amortization of Interest Rate Swap
Rabobank Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Board Of Directors [Member]
Cooperative Association [Member]
Employee [Member]
Board Of Directors [Member]
Cooperative Association [Member]
Due from Related Parties
Receivable from related party
Due to Related Parties
Due to related party
Employee [Member]
Investment Income, Dividend
Dividend income
Related Party [Domain]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related Party Transaction, Purchases from Related Party
Purchase from related party
Related Party [Axis]
Rental Income
Revenue from Related Parties
Amount sold to related party
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Rental income
Rental Income
Projected annual effective tax rate
Estimated Annual Effective Tax Rate
Effective Income Tax Rate, Continuing Operations
Effective income tax rate
Estimated Annual Effective Tax Rate
Defined Benefit Pension Plan, service period
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Period
Defined Benefit Plan Service Period
Pension Contributions
Defined Benefit Pension Plan, funding contributions
Defined Benefit Plan, Actuarial Gain (Loss)
Recognized actuarial loss
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return on Plan Assets
Expected return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost
Interest cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Net periodic pension cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost
Service cost
Fair value of derivative instrument [Member]
Fair Value Derivatives [Member]
Fair Value Derivatives [Member]
Minimum Pension Liability Adjustment [Member]
Other Liabilities By Type [Axis]
Other Liabilities By Type [Domain]
Others [Member]
Schedule Of Other Liabilities Noncurrent [Line Items]
Schedule Of Other Liabilities Noncurrent [Table]
Minimum pension liability [Member]
Minimum Pension Liability Adjustment [Member]
Other Liabilities By Type [Axis]
Other Liabilities By Type [Domain]
Other [Member]
Others [Member]
Schedule Of Other Liabilities Noncurrent [Line Items]
Schedule Of Other Liabilities Noncurrent [Table]
Nature of Operations [Text Block]
Business
Business [Abstract]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Fair Value Measurements
Real Estate Development Assets [Abstract]
Real Estate Disclosure [Text Block]
Real Estate Development Assets
Accounts Receivable
Accrued Interest Receivable Disclosure [Text Block]
Accrued Interest Receivable Disclosure [Text Block]
Accounts Receivable [Abstract]
Concentration Risk Disclosure [Text Block]
Concentrations
Concentrations [Abstract]
Notes Receivable [Abstract]
Loans, Notes, Trade and Other Receivables Disclosure [Text Block]
Notes Receivable
Investment in Calavo Growers, Inc. [Abstract]
Investments in Debt and Marketable Equity Securities (and Certain Trading Assets) Disclosure [Text Block]
Investment in Calavo Growers, Inc.
Other Assets [Abstract]
Other Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Other Assets
Long-Term Debt [Abstract]
Long-term Debt [Text Block]
Long-Term Debt
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities [Abstract]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
Related-Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]
Related-Party Transactions
Basic and Diluted Net Income per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Basic and Diluted Net Income per Share
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Income Taxes
Retirement Plans [Abstract]
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]
Retirement Plans
Other Long-term Liabilities [Abstract]
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block]
Other Long-Term Liabilities
Segment Information [Abstract]
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Segment Information
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
Subsequent Events
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis
Schedule of Real Estate Properties [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Real Estate Development Assets
Schedule of Other Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Other Assets
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Long-Term Debt
Schedule of Derivative Instruments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Other Long-Term Liabilities
Tabular disclosure of long-term liabilities not already disclosed.
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Segment Reporting
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Shareholders' Equity and Share-based Payments [Text Block]
Stockholders' Equity
Agribusiness [Member]
Agricultural [Member]
Agricultural [Member]
Corporate and Other [Member]
Corporate and Other [Member]
Depreciation and amortization
Impairment of Real Estate
Impairment charges
Operating Costs and Expenses
Real Estate Development And Sales [Member]
Real Estate Leases [Member]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Segment [Domain]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Business Segments [Axis]
Costs and expenses
Real Estate Development [Member]
Real Estate Development And Sales [Member]
Rental Operations [Member]
Real Estate Leases [Member]
Leased Land [Member]
Organic Recycling [Member]
Product Four [Member]
Product Three [Member]
Product Two [Member]
Real Estate Operations [Member]
Real Estate Sales [Member]
Reconciliation of Revenue from Segments to Consolidated [Table]
Residential And Commercial [Member]
Agribusiness revenues
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Leased Land [Member]
Organic recycling and other [Member]
Organic Recycling [Member]
Specialty citrus and other crops [Member]
Product Four [Member]
Navel and Valencia oranges [Member]
Product Three [Member]
Avocados [Member]
Product Two [Member]
Real Estate Operations [Member]
Real Estate Sales [Member]
Residential And Commercial [Member]
Real estate revenues
Discontinued Stock Option Plan [Member]
Donation Of Common Stock To Museum Of Ventura County [Member]
Fair market value of the company's stock at the date of transaction
Fair Value of Common Stock on Transaction Date
Title of Individual [Axis]
Discontinued Stock Option Plan [Member]
Donation Of Common Stock To Museum Of Ventura County [Member]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Unrecognized compensation cost, recognition period
Fair Value Of Common Stock On Transaction Date
Management [Member]
Nonemployee Director [Member]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Domain]
Reduction Of Sharebased Compensation
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Selling, general and administrative
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Number Of Shares Granted Cumulative
Share Based Compensation Expense To Be Recognized On Issuance Of Shares
Share Based Payments With Individual Exchange Transaction One [Member]
Share Based Payments With Individual Exchange Transaction Two [Member]
Share Based Payments With Individual Transactions [Axis]
Share Based Payments With Individual Transactions [Domain]
Shares Of Common Stock Exchanged For Payment Of Payroll Taxes
Stock Compensation Plan [Member]
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures
Common stock issued, shares
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Other
Value of stock issued
Stock Option Plan Repurchase Obligation Amount
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares
Stock repurchased, shares
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value
Stock repurchased, value
Title of Individual with Relationship to Entity [Domain]
Nonemployee Director [Member]
Reductions of stock-based compensation
Reduction of Share-based Compensation
Common stock issued under stock option plan
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Number of Shares, Granted Cumulative
The total amount of share based compensation expense to be recognized on issuance of stock options
The total amount of share based compensation expense to be recognized on issuance of stock options.
Exchange Transaction One [Member]
Share Based Payments With Individual Exchange Transaction One [Member]
Exchange Transaction Two [Member]
Share Based Payments With Individual Exchange Transaction Two [Member]
Share Based Payments With Individua lTransactions [Axis]
Share Based Payments With Individual Transactions [Domain]
Shares of Company stock exchanged for payment of payroll taxes
Shares of Common Stock Exchanged for Payment of Payroll Taxes
Common stock repurchase obligation
Stock Option Plan, Repurchase Obligation Amount
Basis of Accounting [Text Block]
Preface
Preface [Abstract]
Preface [Abstract]
Public Offering of Common Stock [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
Public Offering of Common Stock
Gross proceeds from issuance of common stock made through pubic offering
The gross proceeds from issuance of common stock made through pubic offering.
Equity Issuance, Per Share Amount
Common stock issued, price paid per share
Gross Proceeds From Issuance Of Common Stock
Maximum Value Of Stock Allowed To Be Sold Through Shelf Registration Statement
Payments of Stock Issuance Costs
Equity issuance, other transaction costs
Percentage Of Common Stock Outstanding Represented By Shares Issued Through Public Offering
Net proceeds from issuance of common stock through public offering
Number of common stock shares issued through public offering
Underwriting Discount For Common Stock Issued In Public Offering
Maximum value of stock allowed to be sold through shelf registration statement
Maximum value of stock allowed to be sold through shelf registration statement.
Percentage of common stock outstanding represented by shares issued in public offering
Percentage of common stock outstanding represented by shares issued in public offering.
Underwriting discount for common stock issued in public offering
Underwriting discount for common stock issued in public offering.
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense
Share-based compensation expense
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Performance Year Four [Member]
Performance Year One [Member]
Performance Year Three [Member]
Performance Year Two [Member]
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Gross
Shares granted
2013 [Member]
Performance Year Four [Member]
2010 [Member]
Performance Year One [Member]
2012 [Member]
Performance Year Three [Member]
2011 [Member]
Performance Year Two [Member]
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Stock-Based Compensation Expense by Performance Year