Scorecards

Petaluma Pastures

This brand did not participate in Cornucopia’s survey or participate in Cornucopia’s investigation. While some information was found about this brand’s practices, we could not confirm everything. If you are a customer of this brand, we encourage you contact the brand owners and ask them to participate fully in Cornucopia’s research. We always want the… Read more »

Gelson’s Market

This brand is a private label, or store brand. Grocers or distributors will buy their eggs wholesale and re-label them under their own brand name. They often have no direct interaction with the farmers. Store brands lack transparency, often cloaking their practices under the heading of “confidential business information.” Unfortunately, there is an inherent limitation… Read more »

Natures Grocers Organic Pasture-Raised (Egg Innovations)

While a store brand, Natural Grocers is one of a the few store brands that was fully transparent with Cornucopia’s investigators. Their eggs are supplied by a trusted brand who was also fully transparent with Cornucopia.

Sprouts Organic

This brand is a private label, or store brand. Grocers or distributors will buy their eggs wholesale and re-label them under their own brand name. They often have no direct interaction with the farmers. Store brands lack transparency, often cloaking their practices under the heading of “confidential business information.” Unfortunately, there is an inherent limitation… Read more »

Clover Sonoma

Clover eggs can be found at Safeway and Albertsons stores in California. Brands with this rating are generally produced on industrial-scale operations that grant no meaningful outdoor access. This brand lacks transparency with both Cornucopia’s investigators and the public at large. While “greenwashing” and “humanewashing” may occur in the brand’s marketing, the information they provide… Read more »

Simply Nature (Aldi)

Aldi sells cage free organic eggs under their store brand: these eggs are likely sourced from industrial organic operations. Because Simply Nature is a private label, or store brand, grocers or distributors will buy their eggs wholesale and re-label them under their own brand name. They often have no direct interaction with the farmers. Store… Read more »

Simple Truth (Kroger)

Kroger stores sell cage free organic eggs under their store brand: these eggs are likely sourced from industrial organic operations. Because Simple Truth is a private label, or store brand, grocers or distributors will buy their eggs wholesale and re-label them under their own brand name. They often have no direct interaction with the farmers…. Read more »

Trader Joe’s

This brand is a private label, or store brand. Grocers or distributors will buy their eggs wholesale and re-label them under their own brand name. They often have no direct interaction with the farmers. Store brands lack transparency, often cloaking their practices under the heading of “confidential business information.” Unfortunately, there is an inherent limitation… Read more »

Barnstar Family Farms (NuCal)

Crown S Ranch is a sustainable family farm nestled in Washington’s Methow Valley. They write: “We have 150 plus acres of lush, certified organic pastures that produce healthful food for our family and yours. Our Ranch has been owned and lovingly tended by our family since the early 1960s. By integrating the traditional craft of… Read more »

Cadia

This brand is a private label, or store brand. Grocers or distributors will buy their eggs wholesale and re-label them under their own brand name. They often have no direct interaction with the farmers. Store brands lack transparency, often cloaking their practices under the heading of “confidential business information.” Unfortunately, there is an inherent limitation… Read more »