Note 7 - Inventory
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]  
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]

NOTE 7. INVENTORY


The major classes of inventory as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 are summarized as follows:


    2013     2012  
    (in thousands)    

Fish meal

  $ 30,119     $ 26,511  

Fish oil

    41,081       17,352  

Fish solubles

    2,599       1,391  

Nutraceutical products

    3,650       4,181  

Dairy protein products

    1,355       —  

Unallocated inventory cost pool (including off-season costs)

    6,655       7,403  

Other materials and supplies

    8,880       9,821  

Total inventory

  $ 94,339     $ 66,659  

Inventory at December 31, 2013 and 2012 is stated at the lower of cost or market. The elements of December 31, 2013 unallocated inventory cost pool include Omega Protein’s plant and vessel related labor, utilities, rent, repairs and depreciation, to be allocated to inventories produced through the 2014 fishing season.