FDA Issues Final Guidance for Shell Egg Producers who Provide Laying Hens with Access to Areas Outside the Poultry House

August 12, 2022 FDA

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today issued final guidance for shell egg producers on how to comply with certain provisions in the final rule titled, “Prevention of Salmonella Enteritidis in Shell Eggs During Production, Storage, and Transportation” (egg rule).

Hillandale Farms Appoints Kevin Jackson Chief Executive Officer

August 1, 2022 Hillandale Farms

Hillandale Farms, one of the nation’s leading suppliers of shell eggs to retailers and distributors throughout the United States, is proud to announce the appointment of Kevin Jackson as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.

Vital Farms Announces Expansion of Egg Central Station

May 17, 2022 Vital Farms

Vital Farms, a Certified B Corporation that offers a range of ethically produced foods nationwide, announced the expansion of Egg Central Station, its world-class egg washing and packing facility in Springfield, Missouri. The 150,000 square foot facility nearly doubled from its original size, creating additional capacity that will enable Vital Farms to continue growing its pasture-raised egg business. The expanded facility will create even more high-quality jobs for the Springfield community and is expected to generate over $300 million in additional revenue for Vital Farms.

Gemperle Family Farms Releases First Sustainability Report

May 5, 2022 Gemperle Family Farms

Gemperle Family Farms released its first Sustainability Report 2022 highlighting sustainability practices in both their egg and almond farming operations. The report is a baseline of where the company is today and what they have achieved since the 1950s along with a set of targeted goals.

Nellie’s Free Range Eggs Partners with No Kid Hungry to Help Provide up to 1.5 Million Meals

April 29, 2022 Nellie's Free Range Eggs

Nellie’s Free Range Eggs, the leading free range egg brand in America, today announced its year-long partnership with No Kid Hungry, a national campaign from Share Our Strength dedicated to ending childhood hunger in the United States. New Hampshire-based Nellie’s Free Range Eggs will be making a $150K donation, which can help provide 1.5 million meals for children facing food insecurity in the United States.*