Vital Farms Appoints CMO, Expands Role for SVP

February 9, 2022 Vital Farms

Vital Farms announced the appointment of Kathryn McKeon to Chief Marketing Officer and the expansion of Stephanie Coon’s role to Senior Vice President of People and Strategy.

American Vegetarian Association Once Again Honors Eggland’s Best Eggs With ‘Highly Recommended’ Certification

January 19, 2022 Eggland's Best Eggs

For the 18th consecutive year, the leading advocate in promoting healthy vegetarian options has certified Eggland’s Best (EB), assuring customers that for nearly two decades, EB continues to maintain the highest standards in egg production.

FDA Releases New Egg Regulatory Program Standards for Improving Egg and Egg Product Safety

January 17, 2022 FDA

The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) and the National Egg Regulatory Officials (NERO) are announcing a new program for state egg and egg product regulators entitled the Egg Regulatory Program Standards (ERPS). The standards are designed to integrate the regulatory activities of partner agencies into an efficient and effective process for improving egg and egg product safety in the U.S.

Eggland’s Best CEO Charlie Lanktree Announces Retirement

December 30, 2021 Eggland's Best

Eggland’s Best, the #1 branded egg in the U.S., announced today that CEO Charlie Lanktree plans to retire after having served the company for 32 years. As part of the final steps of a successful transition plan put in place several years ago, Kurt Misialek will be adding CEO to his current role as President of Eggland’s Best, effective January 1, 2022.

Pasture Raised Eggs for a Better World: A Sustainability Journey

Sustainability is a buzzword that has floated around the farm and food industry for a long time. But to those who truly care, sustainability has become more than just a buzzword — it’s become a mainstay, a central theme in everything we do. Sustainability has become a way of life, and a way to preserve the beauty and natural processes of our world for future generations.