Dutchland Farms Egg Recertified by American Humane for Excellent Animal Welfare

June 14, 2021 American Humane

After passing third-party audits of their on-farm operations and protocols, Dutchland Farms has been recertified by American Humane for the 13th year. American Humane CertifiedTM status is awarded to farms and ranches that excel at animal welfare, going above and beyond what is expected to deliver the best environment for the animals in their care.

Birko Launches Egg-Shellent Solution

June 4, 2021 Birko

Birko, a leader in providing integrated sanitation solutions, has launched its new all-in-one washing compound and defoamer, Egg-Shellent, for egg processing facilities. The solution combines surfactants, alkalinity, and dispersion agents to maximize shell-egg cleaning.

PETA Foundation Files Class-Action Lawsuit Against Vital Farms

May 20, 2021 PETA

PETA Foundation attorneys helped file a class-action lawsuit in Texas federal court against Austin-based Vital Farms, Inc., on behalf of consumers who were misled into buying eggs at a premium price because of the company’s false claims that it treats animals in an ethical and humane manner.

Butterfly Acquires a Majority Stake in Leading Premium Egg Company Pete and Gerry’s Organics

May 4, 2021 Butterfly

Butterfly, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm specializing in the food sector, today announced that it has acquired a majority stake in Pete and Gerry’s Organics, LLC, the nation’s leading producer of organic, free-range and pasture-raised eggs under the Pete and Gerry’s Organic®, Nellie’s Free Range® and Consider Pastures™ brands.

Hillandale Farms Reaches Resolution on Legal Case; Supports New York Families Through State Foodbanks

April 2, 2021 Hillandale Farms

Hillandale Farms, a family-owned company, is pleased to announce that it will donate 100,000 dozen eggs to New York foodbanks as part of a negotiated agreement with the Attorney General of New York. The state’s case against Hillandale has been dismissed with prejudice.