Giant Food cares deeply about animal welfare, including the welfare of egg-laying hens. That’s why we have committed to working with suppliers to reach a 100 percent cage-free shell egg assortment by 2025. We are working toward a 100 percent cage-free shell egg assortment first in private brand selection, which accounts for the majority of our shell egg sales. We will then continually increase overall supply of cage-free eggs with the goal of 100 percent cage-free in all shell eggs offerings by 2025 or sooner based on available supply. We will continue to listen to our customers on this issue, particularly with respect to consumer demand and affordability.
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Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. Names Krista McGruder as Sustainability Director
Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. announced that Krista McGruder has been named the Company’s new Director of Sustainability, effective December 1, 2020. McGruder will report directly to Max Bowman, vice president and chief financial officer of Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. …
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Vital Farms Announces Expansion of Egg Central Station
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. …
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CDFA Announces Vacancies On Shell Egg Advisory Board
The California Department of Food and Agriculture, Meat, Poultry and Egg Safety Branch (MPES) announces three vacancies within the Egg Safety and Quality Management’s (ESQM), Shell Egg Advisory Committee Board (SEAC). …