Note 13 - Commitments and Contingencies	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Notes to Financial Statements
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 13 – Commitments and Contingencies: Commitments - In August 2023, we entered into a lease arrangement for a to-be constructed office space, which will contribute right of use assets and lease liabilities upon lease commencement, which is anticipated to occur by the first quarter of 2025. As of March 31, 2024, the future commitments related to this arrangement are not determinable as they are variable in nature. Our current headquarters lease in Secaucus, NJ expires in June 2024. Legal Obligations - We are currently involved in various claims and legal actions that arise in the ordinary course of our business. None of these claims or proceedings, most of which are covered by insurance, are expected to have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. However, a significant increase in the number of these claims or an increase in amounts owing under successful claims could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. On April 8, 2022, Phillips Feed Service, Inc., d/b/a Phillips Feed And Pet Supply ("Phillips") filed a complaint against the Company in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania (Allentown Division) for damages allegedly sustained as a result of the termination of the Company's distribution arrangement with Phillips, a former distributor of Freshpet products. Phillips asserts a claim for breach of contract, and seeks monetary damages in excess of $8,300 based on a claimed "termination payment" under a 2018 "Letter Of Intent" and additional damages based on a claim for improper notice of termination. Phillips also claims a right of setoff with respect to monies owed by Phillips to the Company. On July 5, 2022, the Company answered the complaint disputing the claimed damages, assertions of breach of contract, and the right of offset. In addition, the Company counterclaimed breach of contract for amounts owed to Freshpet earned while Phillips served as an authorized distributor of Freshpet product. As of December 31, 2022, due to the claims and counterclaims between the parties, the Company reclassified the amounts due from Phillips of $8,971 to other noncurrent assets. The fact discovery period in this action closed on December 31, 2023. The expert discovery phase, closed on March 31, 2024. Phillips filed a Motion for Partial Summary Judgment on April 1, 2024, and on April 29,2024, the court ordered all further proceedings and deadlines as reflected in its November 15, 2023, Case Management Order to be extended for 60 days. The case is scheduled for a non-jury trial on September 16, 2024. Based on information currently available and advice of counsel, we do not believe that the outcome of this matter is likely to have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations or liquidity. However, in the event of unexpected further developments, it is possible that the ultimate resolution of this matter, if unfavorable, may be materially adverse to our business, financial condition, results of operations or liquidity. Legal costs such as outside counsel fees and expenses are charged to selling, general and administrative expenses in the period incurred.

Note 13 - Commitments and Contingencies

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2024

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]

Note 13 – Commitments and Contingencies:

Commitments - In August 2023, we entered into a lease arrangement for a to-be constructed office space, which will contribute right of use assets and lease liabilities upon lease commencement, which is anticipated to occur by the first quarter of 2025. As of March 31, 2024, the future commitments related to this arrangement are not determinable as they are variable in nature. Our current headquarters lease in Secaucus, NJ expires in June 2024.

Legal Obligations - We are currently involved in various claims and legal actions that arise in the ordinary course of our business. None of these claims or proceedings, most of which are covered by insurance, are expected to have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. However, a significant increase in the number of these claims or an increase in amounts owing under successful claims could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

On April 8, 2022, Phillips Feed Service, Inc., d/b/a Phillips Feed And Pet Supply ("Phillips") filed a complaint against the Company in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania (Allentown Division) for damages allegedly sustained as a result of the termination of the Company's distribution arrangement with Phillips, a former distributor of Freshpet products. Phillips asserts a claim for breach of contract, and seeks monetary damages in excess of $8,300 based on a claimed "termination payment" under a 2018 "Letter Of Intent" and additional damages based on a claim for improper notice of termination. Phillips also claims a right of setoff with respect to monies owed by Phillips to the Company.

On July 5, 2022, the Company answered the complaint disputing the claimed damages, assertions of breach of contract, and the right of offset. In addition, the Company counterclaimed breach of contract for amounts owed to Freshpet earned while Phillips served as an authorized distributor of Freshpet product.

As of December 31, 2022, due to the claims and counterclaims between the parties, the Company reclassified the amounts due from Phillips of $8,971 to other noncurrent assets.

The fact discovery period in this action closed on December 31, 2023.

The expert discovery phase, closed on March 31, 2024. Phillips filed a Motion for Partial Summary Judgment on April 1, 2024, and on April 29,2024, the court ordered all further proceedings and deadlines as reflected in its November 15, 2023, Case Management Order to be extended for 60 days. The case is scheduled for a non-jury trial on September 16, 2024.

Based on information currently available and advice of counsel, we do not believe that the outcome of this matter is likely to have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations or liquidity. However, in the event of unexpected further developments, it is possible that the ultimate resolution of this matter, if unfavorable, may be materially adverse to our business, financial condition, results of operations or liquidity. Legal costs such as outside counsel fees and expenses are charged to selling, general and administrative expenses in the period incurred.