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Related Party Transactions
 3 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2026
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]  
Related Party Transactions Related Party Transactions
Promissory Notes
Upon consummation of the acquisition of the T&L Creative Salads business in December 2021, the Company executed a $3 million promissory note with the sellers, which consist of Anthony Morello, Jr., President of Creative Salads and Olive Branch, as well as individuals related to Mr. Morello. The promissory note requires annual principal payments of $750 thousand, payable on each anniversary of the closing, together with accrued interest at a rate of three and one-half
percent (3.5%) per annum. As of April 30, and January 31, 2026, there was no outstanding balance under the note. Interest expense related to this note was approximately $0 for the three months ended April 30, 2026, compared to $7 thousand for the three months ended April 30, 2025.
On June 28, 2023, the Company completed the acquisition of 100% of Chef Inspirational Foods, LLC, in accordance with the terms of the Membership Interest Purchase Agreement dated June 28, 2023 by and among the Company, Siegel Suffolk Family, LLC, and R&I Loeb Family, LLC (the “Sellers”) for approximately $3.7 million, including approximately $1 million in cash at closing and a $2.7 million promissory note (the "CIF Acquisition"). The promissory note required a principal payment of $1.2 million in cash on the first anniversary of the closing date (which was made during the year ended January 31, 2025) and a payment of $1.5 million in common stock of the Company on the second anniversary of the closing date (which was made during the year ended January 31, 2026). As of April 30, 2026 and January 31, 2026, there was no balance outstanding on this note.
Lease
The Company leases 20,188 square feet in a fully contained facility in Farmingdale, NY from 148 Allen Blvd LLC for production and distribution of Creative Salads and Olive Branch products. 148 Allen Blvd LLC is owned by Mr. Morello and various individuals related to Mr. Morello. This lease term is through November 30, 2031, with the option to extend the lease for two additional ten-year terms with base rent of approximately $20 thousand per month through December 31, 2026, increasing after that date to approximately $24 thousand per month through the end of the initial lease term. The exercise of optional renewal is uncertain and, therefore, excluded from the calculation of the right of use asset. Rent expense and other ancillary charges pursuant to the lease was approximately $84 thousand for both the three months ended April 30, 2026 and April 30, 2025.