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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001213900-23-040868
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FILED AS OF DATE:		20230517
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20230517

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	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Freshpet, Inc.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001611647
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	GRAIN MILL PRODUCTS [2040]
		IRS NUMBER:				201884894
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-36729
		FILM NUMBER:		23932244

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		400 PLAZA DRIVE, 1ST FLOOR
		CITY:			SECAUCUS
		STATE:			NJ
		ZIP:			07094
		BUSINESS PHONE:		201-520-4000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		400 PLAZA DRIVE, 1ST FLOOR
		CITY:			SECAUCUS
		STATE:			NJ
		ZIP:			07094
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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; text-align: center"><B>CURRENT REPORT </B></P>

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May 17, 2023</B></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 0.5in">On May 17, 2023, the Board of Directors
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Governance and Sustainability Committee of the Board, expanded the number of directors of the Board from ten directors to eleven directors,
and appointed David B. Biegger as an independent director, in accordance with the Company&#8217;s Amended and Restated Certificate of
Incorporation, effective immediately. The Board has determined that Mr. Biegger is an independent director in accordance with the Company&#8217;s
governance guidelines and the applicable listing standards of the Nasdaq Stock Market Listing Rules. Mr. Biegger will serve as a Class
I director from May 17, 2023 until the 2024 annual meeting of the Company&#8217;s stockholders or his earlier death, resignation
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serves as an Operating Partner of Shore Capital Partners, a Chicago-based private equity firm specializing in investments across food&amp; beverage, healthcare and business services sectors. He previously served as Executive Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer
of Conagra Brands, a leading food and beverage services company, from 2015 until his retirement in May 2021. Prior to joining Conagra
Brands, he worked at Campbell Soup Company, providing leadership across the company&#8217;s complex Global Supply Chain and Operations
functions between 2005 and 2015. He also spent time in his early career building his foundational Manufacturing experience at Proctor
&amp; Gamble Company.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 0.5in">There are no arrangements or understandings between
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There are no family relationships between Mr. Biegger and any of the Company&#8217;s directors or executive officers. Mr. Biegger does
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annual report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 1, 2023.</P>

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of Incorporation, a copy of which has been filed as Exhibit 3.2 to Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October
4, 2022, provides for indemnification of Mr. Biegger as a director to the fullest extent allowed by Delaware law.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 0.5in">On May 17, 2023, the Company announced that, in
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will retire from the Board and will not stand for reelection at the Company&#8217;s 2023 annual meeting of stockholders (the &#8220;2023
Annual Meeting&#8221;). Mr. Norris&#8217; decision not to stand for re-election at the 2023 Annual Meeting is not due to any disagreement
with the Company on any matter relating to the Company&#8217;s operations, policies or practices. Freshpet and the Board wish to sincerely
thank Mr. Norris for his exceptional years of service and significant contributions to the Company. In light of Mr. Norris&#8217; retirement,
on May 17, 2023, the Board, upon the recommendation of the Nominating, Governance and Sustainability Committee of the Board, determined
to decrease the size of the Board from eleven directors to ten directors, effective at the 2023 Annual Meeting. Walter George, current
Chair of the Nominating, Governance and Sustainability Committee of the Board, has been appointed the new independent Chair of the Board
effective upon Mr. Norris&#8217; departure.</P>
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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 0.5in">The Board has established July 25, 2023 as the
date of the 2023 Annual Meeting. The Company will publish additional details regarding the exact time, location, record date and matters
to be voted on at the 2023 Annual Meeting in the Company&#8217;s proxy statement for the 2023 Annual Meeting.</P>
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Annual Meeting differs by more than 30 days from the anniversary date of the 2022 annual meeting of stockholders (the &#8220;2022 Annual
Meeting&#8221;), pursuant to Rule 14a-5(f) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the &#8220;Exchange Act&#8221;), the Company
is hereby providing notice of the deadlines for submission of stockholder proposals pursuant to Rule 14a-8 under the Exchange Act and
for any nomination for election to the Board or a proposal of business (other than pursuant to Rule 14a-8 of the Exchange Act), in each
case, with respect to the 2023 Annual Meeting.</P>

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Bylaws (the &#8220;Bylaws&#8221;), because the date of the 2023 Annual Meeting is more than 30 days before the anniversary date of the
2022 Annual Meeting, in order for a notice of nomination for election to the Board pursuant to our Bylaws or a proposal of business (other
than pursuant to Rule 14a-8 of the Exchange Act) at the 2023 Annual Meeting to be timely, a stockholder of record must deliver proper
notice to our Corporate Secretary (c/o Corporate Secretary, Freshpet, Inc., 400 Plaza Drive, 1st Floor, Secaucus, NJ 07094, Attention:
Corporate Secretary) no later than May 27, 2023.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-indent: 0.5in">To comply with the universal proxy rules under Rule
14a-19 of the Exchange Act, stockholders who intend to solicit proxies in support of director nominees other than the Company&#8217;s
nominees must provide notice that sets forth the information required by Rule 14a-19 under the Exchange Act no later than May 30, 2023.</P>

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of the 2023 Annual Meeting is more than 30 days before the anniversary date of the 2022 Annual Meeting, to be eligible for inclusion in
the Company&#8217;s 2023 proxy materials pursuant to Rule 14a-8 of the Exchange Act, stockholder proposals must have been received by
the Corporate Secretary at the Company&#8217;s principal executive offices (located at 400 Plaza Drive, 1st Floor, Secaucus, NJ 07094)
no later than May 27, 2023.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: left; text-indent: 0.5in">On May 17, 2023, the Company
issued a press release announcing the appointment of Mr. Biegger, the retirement of Mr. Norris and that the Company will hold its 2023
Annual Meeting on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. A copy of the press release is filed with this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1 and
is incorporated herein by reference.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: right"><B>Exhibit 99.1</B></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center"><B>Freshpet Advances Operational Improvement Plan
Through Board Changes</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center"><I>&nbsp;</I></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center"><I>Current Director Walt George will be named Chair
to replace retiring Charles Norris </I></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center"><I>Former Conagra executive David Biegger will
join the Freshpet Board</I></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center"><I>Biegger and George bring decades of CPG experience
in supply chain and operations leadership roles across Conagra Brands, Campbell Soup Company, Procter &amp; Gamble, and Hill&rsquo;s Pet
Nutrition</I></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center"><I>2023 Annual Meeting to be held on July 25, 2023</I></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center"><I>&nbsp;</I></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: left; margin: 0pt 0">SECAUCUS, N.J. &ndash; May 17, 2023 &ndash; Freshpet, Inc. (NASDAQ:
FRPT) (&ldquo;Freshpet&rdquo; or the &ldquo;Company&rdquo;) today announced several actions as part of its operational improvement plan
launched in August of 2022. Walter George, current Chair of the Nominating, Governance and Sustainability Committee of the Board, will
be appointed the new independent Chair of the Board effective immediately following the Company&rsquo;s 2023 Annual Meeting of Shareholders
(the &ldquo;2023 Annual Meeting&rdquo;). Accordingly, in alignment with the Company&rsquo;s director retirement policy, Charles Norris, Chair
of the Board, will not stand for reelection at the 2023 Annual Meeting. Former Conagra Chief Supply Chain Officer David B. Biegger has
also been appointed to the Board of Directors (&ldquo;the Board&rdquo;). Biegger will serve on the Board&rsquo;s Audit Committee.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: left; margin: 0pt 0">&ldquo;As Freshpet builds upon the strong operational improvements
we have made over the past year, ensuring that our Board has the skills and expertise to oversee the strategy and execution of the business
is paramount,&rdquo; said Mr. George. &ldquo;We are thrilled to welcome Dave, a seasoned supply chain and operations leader with deep
domain knowledge and a clear understanding of the complexities of the CPG industry. His guidance and oversight will prove invaluable as
we advance plans to deliver margin improvements and drive profitability to enhance shareholder value.&rdquo;</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: left; margin: 0pt 0">Freshpet&rsquo;s operational improvement plan was developed by the
Company&rsquo;s Board and management team and contains a roadmap to add manufacturing and supply chain expertise and a strategy to improve
quality, efficiency and profitability. The plan builds upon the Company&rsquo;s actions to strengthen its organizational structure and management,
including the appointment of Todd Cunfer as CFO, Jay Dahlgren as EVP of Manufacturing, Technology, and Supply Chain, and Dirk Martin as
VP of Customer Service &amp; Logistics. These seasoned executives have helped drive continued improvements across logistics, commodities,
quality, and other operational areas, further improving fill rate, logistics cost efficiencies, and lower disposal levels.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: left; margin: 0pt 0">Mr. George added, &ldquo;We would also like to thank Charlie for his
dedication to Freshpet and his leadership of the Board since the initial founding. During Charlie&rsquo;s tenure, Freshpet began revolutionizing
an industry with little innovation for 50 years. His guidance and insights have contributed significantly to Freshpet&rsquo;s success
and evolution, and he has helped position us to build on our momentum and capture many opportunities ahead.&rdquo;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: left; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: left; margin: 0pt 0">Mr. Biegger said, &ldquo;I am thrilled to join Freshpet&rsquo;s Board.
I have followed the Company&rsquo;s progress for years and believe that it is a true innovator in a rapidly growing industry. Consumers
love Freshpet&rsquo;s products and uncompromising quality, and as a result, the business has delivered outstanding growth for over a decade.
Looking ahead, I see a significant opportunity to build on this momentum and continue to enhance growth and profitability to support the
Company&rsquo;s success.&rdquo;</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: left; margin: 0pt 0">Departing Chair Charles Norris said, &ldquo;I&rsquo;m proud of the
business Freshpet has become. We have quickly transitioned from a market disruptor to an effective operator, innovator, and category leader.
I&rsquo;m confident that the Board is in the right hands with Walt as Chair. Walt brings over 30 years of manufacturing and supply chain
leadership experience, including senior positions in the pet food industry and expertise in scaling multiple high-growth consumer product
companies.&rdquo;</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: left; margin: 0pt 0">The Company also announced that it will hold its 2023 Annual Meeting
on July 25, 2023.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: left; margin: 0pt 0">Additional information regarding today&rsquo;s announcements, including the
Company&rsquo;s 2023 Annual Meeting, will be filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Form 8-K.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0"><B>Walt George Biography:</B></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: left; margin: 0pt 0">Walt George has over 30 years of manufacturing and supply chain leadership
experience, including senior positions in the pet food industry and significant expertise in scaling multiple high-growth consumer product
companies. Mr. George&rsquo;s extensive experience in pet came from his leadership at Hill&rsquo;s Pet Nutrition, where he held several
senior positions, including Vice President of Supply Chain from 1988 - 2001. During this time, Hill&rsquo;s (a subsidiary of Colgate)
went from a small company to a large multinational organization. Mr. George also served as Corporate Executive Vice President of Ralcorp
Holdings from 2010 until its sale to ConAgra Foods in 2013. Mr. George was the President American Italian Pasta Company from 2010 to 2013.
Before that, Mr. George served in other executive roles with American Italian Pasta Company, including Executive Vice President of Supply
Chain and Operations. Mr. George also serves on the board of OWS foods, as non-Executive Chair of Indigo Wild, and as a board member and
Treasurer of the Morris Animal Foundation, where he helps advance the health and lives of pets.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: left; margin: 0pt 0">Walt has been on the board of Freshpet since 2014 and is the current
Chair of Nominating, Governance and Sustainability Committee.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: left; margin: 0pt 0"><B>David Biegger Biography</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: left; margin: 0pt 0"><B>&nbsp;</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: left; margin: 0pt 0">David B. Biegger is an accomplished supply chain leader with over 40
years of experience in the consumer package goods industry. Mr. Biegger is an Operating Partner of Shore Capital Partners, a Chicago-based
private equity firm specializing in investments across food &amp; beverage, healthcare, and business services sectors. He served as Executive
Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer of Conagra Brands, a leading food and beverage services company, from 2015 until his retirement
in May 2021. Prior to joining Conagra Brands, he worked at Campbell Soup Company as head of the Global Supply Chain, providing leadership
across the company&rsquo;s complex Supply Chain and Operations functions between 2005 and 2015. David began his career and spent over
24 years at Procter &amp; Gamble in manufacturing and operations, where he established his extensive operations and supply chain experience.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: left; margin: 0pt 0">Mr. Biegger is a member of the Old World Spice &amp; Seasonings Board.
He served five years as a member of the Ardent Mills Board, as Chair from 2018 to 2019, and also as a member of the Human Resources &amp;
Compensation Committee.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: left; margin: 0pt 0"><B>&nbsp;</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: left; margin: 0pt 0"><B>About Freshpet</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: left; margin: 0pt 0"><B>&nbsp;</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: left; margin: 0pt 0">Freshpet is the leading fresh food for dogs and cats. Since its conception
in 2006, Freshpet has been on a mission to transform the lives of dogs and cats through the power of fresh, nutritious food, while pushing
the boundaries of sustainable practices. The recipes are developed by Veterinarian Nutritionists and made with natural whole ingredients,
like fresh meats, vegetables and fruits, which are cooked in small batches at lower temperatures to preserve their natural goodness. Sustainably-made
in Bethlehem, PA and their new Kitchens in Ennis TX, Freshpet foods and treats are kept refrigerated until they arrive at Freshpet fridges
in your local market, or are delivered direct to your door.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: left; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: left; margin: 0pt 0">Freshpet is available in a growing number of mass, grocery, natural
food, club, and pet specialty retailers across the United States, Canada and Europe, as well as online in the U.S. for direct delivery
and through its partnership with Petco. From the care taken in partnering with farmers whose values align with theirs, to how each recipe
is made, Freshpet&rsquo;s commitment to integrity, transparency and social responsibility is a point of pride.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><B>Connect with Freshpet:</B></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">https://www.facebook.com/Freshpet</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">https://twitter.com/Freshpet</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">http://instagram.com/Freshpet</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">http://pinterest.com/Freshpet</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">https://www.tiktok.com/@freshpet</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><B>Forward-Looking Statements</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><B>&nbsp;</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: left">Certain of the Company&rsquo;s statements included
herein constitute &ldquo;forward-looking&rdquo; statements, including statements related to the future impact of the novel coronavirus,
the future progress of our Freshpet Kitchens expansion, future governance changes, our growth potential and plans, our projected or targeted
operating results, our ability to meet our sustainability targets, goals, and commitments, including due to the impact of climate change,
our expectations regarding our future operating and economic environment, and our long-term capacity planning. These statements are based
on management&rsquo;s current opinions, expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, assumptions or projections regarding future events or
future results. These forward-looking statements are only predictions, not historical fact, and involve certain risks and uncertainties,
as well as assumptions. Actual results, levels of activity, performance, achievements and events could differ materially from those stated,
anticipated or implied by such forward-looking statements. While Freshpet believes that its assumptions are reasonable, it is very difficult
to predict the impact of known factors, and, of course, it is impossible to anticipate all factors that could affect actual results. There
are risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from forward-looking statements made herein, including
potential costs associated with shareholder activism. For a detailed discussion of risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause
our actual results to differ materially from those anticipated or expressed in any forward-looking statements, see the section entitled
&ldquo;Risk Factors&rdquo; in the Company&rsquo;s latest annual report on Form 10-K and its quarterly reports on Form 10-Q filed with
the SEC. Such forward-looking statements are made only as of the date they are made. Freshpet undertakes no obligation to publicly update
or revise any forward-looking statement because of new information, future events or otherwise, except as otherwise required by law. If
we do update one or more forward-looking statements, no inference should be made that we will make additional updates with respect to
those or other forward-looking statements.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: left"><B>&nbsp;</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: left"><B>Important Additional Information and Where
to Find It</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: left"><B>&nbsp;</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: left">This communication is being made in connection
with the Company&rsquo;s upcoming 2023 annual meeting of shareholders (the &ldquo;Annual Meeting&rdquo;). The Company intends to file
a proxy statement (the &ldquo;Proxy Statement&rdquo;), an accompanying WHITE proxy card and other relevant documents with the Securities
and Exchange Commission (the &ldquo;SEC&rdquo;) in connection with the Annual Meeting. BEFORE MAKING ANY VOTING DECISION, SECURITY HOLDERS
ARE URGED TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS FILED OR TO BE FILED WITH THE SEC CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY BECAUSE
THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE ANNUAL MEETING. Security holders may obtain free copies of the Definitive Proxy Statement
and other documents containing important information about Freshpet once such documents are filed with the SEC, free of charge through
the website maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov. Copies of the documents will also be available free of charge on the &ldquo;Investors&rdquo;
section of Freshpet&rsquo;s website at www.investors.freshpet.com.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: left">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: left"><B>Participants in the Solicitation</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: left"><B>&nbsp;</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: left">Freshpet, members of our Board of Directors and
certain of our executive officers are &ldquo;participants&rdquo; in the solicitation of proxies from the Company&rsquo;s shareholders
in connection with the Annual Meeting. Information regarding the Company&rsquo;s Board of Directors and executive officers and their respective
interests in the Company, by security holdings or otherwise, is set forth in the Company&rsquo;s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal
year ended December 31, 2022, filed with the SEC on February 28, 2023, as amended on May 1, 2023. To the extent such ownership interests
have changed since such filings, such changes have been reflected on Statements of Change in Ownership on Form 4 filed with the SEC, and
will be reflected in the Proxy Statement for the 2023 Annual Meeting when filed with the SEC. Security holders may obtain free copies
of these documents as described above.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><B>&nbsp;</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><B>Investor Contact</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><B>&nbsp;</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">ICR</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">Jeff Sonnek</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">646-277-1263</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">Jeff.sonnek@icrinc.com&nbsp;</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">Freshpet@edelmansmithfield.com</P>

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