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FRESHPET, INC.
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Date: July 19, 2021
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/s/ Heather Pomerantz
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Name: Heather Pomerantz
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Title: Chief Financial Officer
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Document and Entity Information |
Jul. 13, 2021 |
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Cover [Abstract] | |
Document Type | 8-K |
Amendment Flag | false |
Document Period End Date | Jul. 13, 2021 |
Entity Registrant Name | FRESHPET, INC. |
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
Entity File Number | 001-36729 |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 20-1884894 |
Entity Address, Address Line One | 400 Plaza Drive |
Entity Address, Address Line Two | 1st Floor |
Entity Address, City or Town | Secaucus |
Entity Address, State or Province | NJ |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 07094 |
City Area Code | 201 |
Local Phone Number | 520-4000 |
Written Communications | false |
Soliciting Material | false |
Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
Entity Central Index Key | 0001611647 |
Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock |
Trading Symbol | FRPT |
Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
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