Note 8 - Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets (Details) - Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Note 8 - Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets (Details) - Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Line Items]    
Prepaid insurance $ 2,422 $ 2,554
Selling expenses 869 436
Fair market value of energy swaps, current portion 275 134
Total prepaid expenses and other current assets 3,915 3,430
Leases 53 118
Whey Process Filters [Member]
   
Note 8 - Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets (Details) - Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Line Items]    
Other prepaids and expenses 38  
Other Prepaids And Expenses [Member]
   
Note 8 - Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets (Details) - Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Line Items]    
Other prepaids and expenses $ 258 $ 188