Scorecards

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 »

Sparboe Farms Organic

Sparboe Farms is a shell Egg producer for conventional white, cage free, and organic eggs sold in variety of cartons and packages. Sparboe Foods, Inc. also supplies some of Farmers Hen House non-organic eggs and other private-label brands.

Green Way

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 »

Great Day (CCF Brands)

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 is often misleading. No producers in this category were willing to participate… Read more »

Esbenshade Farms

Esbenshade Farms is a wholesale producer that sells farm fresh eggs to distributors in retail and food service industries. This brand did not participate in Cornucopia’s survey or participate in Cornucopia’s investigation. If you are a customer of this brand, we encourage you contact the brand owners and ask them to participate fully in Cornucopia’s… Read more »

Lunds & Byerlys

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 »

EcoMeal

Eggs from this brand are sourced primarily from Amish farms and can be found at 37 markets including Whole Foods. These eggs are also used in ready-made foods. 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…. Read more »

Wholesome Pantry (Shoprite)

Shoprite stores sell cage free organic eggs under their store brand: these eggs are likely sourced from industrial organic operations. Because Wholesome Pantry 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 »

Heinen’s

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 is often misleading. No producers in this category were willing to participate… Read more »