The Farmer’s Hen (Shoprite)
This brand states that “we partner exclusively with over 75 local and small, family-owned farms across America” as their egg sourcing. These eggs can be found in Shoprite grocers. 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 […]
Farmhouse Eggs (Cal-Maine)
This is an industrialized organic brand that focuses on profit margin rather than dedication to organic ideals and animal welfare. These brands produce mostly conventional eggs, but their stake in the organic egg marketplace can be huge because of the volume of organic eggs they produce. Brands like this one lack transparency. Transparency is the […]
Hidden Villa Ranch
This is an industrialized organic brand that focuses on profit margin rather than dedication to organic ideals and animal welfare. These brands produce mostly conventional eggs, but their stake in the organic egg marketplace can be huge because of the volume of organic eggs they produce. Brands like this one lack transparency. Transparency is the […]
Simply Roundy’s (Kroger)
Kroger stores (including Pick-and-Save) stores sell cage free organic eggs under their store brand: these eggs are likely sourced from industrial organic operations. Because Simply Roundy’s 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 […]
Green Meadow Organics (Herbruck’s Poultry Ranch)
Herbruck’s Poultry Ranch is an industrialized organic brand that focuses on profit margin rather than dedication to organic ideals and animal welfare. These brands produce mostly conventional eggs, but their stake in the organic egg marketplace can be huge because of the volume of organic eggs they produce. Brands like this one lack transparency. Transparency […]
Shepherd’s Processed Eggs
This brand is a liquid egg processor that sources organic eggs from many different organic farms. Their exact sourcing is unclear and they did not participate in Cornucopia’s survey. If you are a customer of this brand, please contact them and ask them for their transparency with our investigators.
Wellsley Farms (BJ’s Wholesale Club)
Wellsley Farms will often list the supplier for their organic eggs (for example Nellie’s Free Range Eggs and Pete & Gerry’s Organic Eggs) making it more transparent than other store brands. Consumers should check the supplier brand for more information. Our research indicates that the vast majority of organic eggs under private labels brands are […]
Hickman’s Family Farms
Fresh Thyme
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 […]
Full Circle (Topco)
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 […]
Willamette Egg Farms Organic
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 […]
Nature’s Place (Delhaize)
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 […]
