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Yahoo
10-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
The Farm Behind Costco's Kirkland Signature Eggs
Eggs have consistently made the news since the 2022 bird flu outbreak led to a significant national shortage, which still affects the egg industry even in 2025. From Trader Joe's imposing a nationwide limit on eggs per customer to egg shortages at Whole Foods, most major grocery store chains have been impacted across the United States — and Costco is no exception. As of February 2025, the warehouse has put its own limit on egg cartons for individual shoppers. As a result, the farm that supplies Costco's Kirkland Signature eggs has been identified as Handsome Brook Farms. Though based in New York, Handsome Brook Farms partners with various small farms across several different states and leads the production of organic, pasture-raised eggs in the U.S. The principles of small farms and the welfare of the laying hens are at the core of the Handsome Brook philosophy. According to the Handsome Brook Farms website, each farm's standard is 400 hens per acre of roaming space, which ensures that the chickens are not just happy but also healthy. Keeping the flocks smaller means that they get more quality care from the farmers. In fact, the company claims its hens tend to live longer and lay more eggs than conventional chickens. Read more: 13 Ways To Help Save Money At The Grocery Store Handsome Brook Farms wants the shoppers to know that there's a difference between pasture-raised and cage-free eggs. The company doesn't label its eggs as cage-free or even free-range, for that matter. Rather, the two certifications it holds are USDA Certified Organic and American Humane Certified pasture-raised. But how do pasture-raised eggs differ from the rest? Each of these labels displayed on the egg cartons in the store is supposed to relay to the customers the quality of life the laying hens have. Cage-free means the chickens aren't kept in cages without the space to move, but they may be limited to the barn. Conversely, free-range hens do have access to outdoor spaces, but different certification programs cite different rules for how that space should look and how large it must be. The pasture-raised label requires the hens to have access to a large outdoor pasture, meaning a grass-covered area. In order to get American Humane Certified, the chickens need to have at least 108 square feet per hen of pasture space. For the hens at Handsome Brook Farms, life is lived outdoors about 300 days per year — even in bad weather, should any of them wish to brave the rain. Choosing this particular supplier for its Kirkland Signature organic eggs appears to align with Costco's commitment to humanely-raised eggs, a pledge the store publicly announced in late 2022. Read the original article on Tasting Table.
Yahoo
05-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Sysco 2024 Sustainability Report: At the Heart of One Planet One Table
NORTHAMPTON, MA / / March 5, 2025 / Sysco Corporation: Originally published in Sysco's 2024 Sustainability Report Our One Planet One Table Assortment increases access to items produced with our planet and people in mind. Hallmarks of the program include: Responsibly Sourced:Products that align with our commitment to sustainability, ethical practices and fostering a positive social impact. Eco Focused:Products produced via methods that reduce environmental impacts, emphasize sustainable practices and promote biodiversity. Designed to Reduce Waste:Products developed with the intent to minimize landfill waste via recycling, reuse or composting. Aligning with industry-leading standards and certifications Wholesome Farms® Imperial Cage Free Liquid Whole Eggs are American Humane Certified for production using science-based standards centered on the globally accepted Five Freedoms of Animal Welfare: freedom from hunger and thirst; freedom from discomfort; freedom from pain, injury or disease; freedom to express normal behavior; and freedom from fear and distress. Sysco FreshPoint Natural and Imperial Fresh lettuce participate in the Sysco Sustainable Produce Program supported by the Sustainable Food Group Sustainability Standard™. Participating farmers are committed to growers' welfare and to reducing on-field environmental impacts through soil health, responsible nutrient use and irrigation management. Citavo Imperial Colombian Coffees are Rainforest Alliance Certified and made from 100% Arabica beans harvested from high-altitude regions around the world. Other Citavo tiers encourage sustainability in a unique way. Citavo Classic Coffees participates in Good Grounds, which increases access to resources for socially just, environmentally responsible, and profitable farming, while Citavo Supreme Coffees are both USDA Organic and Fair Trade Alliance Certified. Our Earth Plus Paper Fiber Containers are unbleached and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)-free. Certified by the BPI, these disposable takeout boxes meet science-based standards for compostability in industrial composting facilities. BY THE NUMBERS 3.5K+ items 20+ leading sustainability certification and standards backing the assortment 15 product categories 74% Sysco Brand items To learn more about Sysco's commitment to sustainability, visit our webpage For full details about Sysco's 2024 Sustainability Report, visit here. View additional multimedia and more ESG storytelling from Sysco Corporation on Contact Info: Spokesperson: Sysco CorporationWebsite: info@ SOURCE: Sysco Corporation View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire Sign in to access your portfolio
Associated Press
05-03-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Sysco 2024 Sustainability Report: At the Heart of One Planet One Table
Originally published in Sysco's 2024 Sustainability Report Our One Planet One Table Assortment increases access to items produced with our planet and people in mind. Hallmarks of the program include: Responsibly Sourced: Products that align with our commitment to sustainability, ethical practices and fostering a positive social impact. Eco Focused: Products produced via methods that reduce environmental impacts, emphasize sustainable practices and promote biodiversity. Designed to Reduce Waste: Products developed with the intent to minimize landfill waste via recycling, reuse or composting. Aligning with industry-leading standards and certifications Wholesome Farms® Imperial Cage Free Liquid Whole Eggs are American Humane Certified for production using science-based standards centered on the globally accepted Five Freedoms of Animal Welfare: freedom from hunger and thirst; freedom from discomfort; freedom from pain, injury or disease; freedom to express normal behavior; and freedom from fear and distress. Sysco FreshPoint Natural and Imperial Fresh lettuce participate in the Sysco Sustainable Produce Program supported by the Sustainable Food Group Sustainability Standard™. Participating farmers are committed to growers' welfare and to reducing on-field environmental impacts through soil health, responsible nutrient use and irrigation management. Citavo Imperial Colombian Coffees are Rainforest Alliance Certified and made from 100% Arabica beans harvested from high-altitude regions around the world. Other Citavo tiers encourage sustainability in a unique way. Citavo Classic Coffees participates in Good Grounds, which increases access to resources for socially just, environmentally responsible, and profitable farming, while Citavo Supreme Coffees are both USDA Organic and Fair Trade Alliance Certified. Our Earth Plus Paper Fiber Containers are unbleached and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)-free. Certified by the BPI, these disposable takeout boxes meet science-based standards for compostability in industrial composting facilities.
