From Rachael Ray Every Day: ” What’s the difference between cage-free, organic, free range, certified humane, et cetera? Read on to find out. It’s hard to know where to start when you’re looking at an egg carton. Cage-free, organic, free range, certified humane… which of these buzzwords actually mean something, and which ones don’t? Use this guide …

From Apartment Therapy: “Certified Humane, Certified Organic, Cage-Free, Grade A Large Eggs, $6.50 for 2 dozen: Egg labels are confusing and often meaningless. “Cage-free” rarely means the hens were frolicking in the grass. Still, some labels do have weight. To achieve certified organic and certified humane status, certain conditions must be met, and that’s always …

From ASPCA: “With consumers concerns around farm animal welfare increasing, interest in products that carry the promise of better welfare is growing. A new survey by Technomic shows that supermarket industry decision-makers are motivated to stock products that promise better animal welfare, and are seeing the benefits of doing so through strong sales…” Click here …

“We are pleased to announce that Handsome Brook Farm (HBF) and Humane Farm Animal Care, Inc. (HFAC), have resolved the legal actions taken by Handsome Brook Farm in response to misleading statements by Humane Farm Animal Care to numerous retail and grocery stores. The two organizations look forward to jointly pursuing the highest quality, most …

NORTHPORT, Mich., May 4, 2018 – Idyll Farms, a Certified Humane® pasture-based farmstead goat creamery located in Northport, Michigan, received two awards at the 2018 World Championship Cheese banquet in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on April 19, 2018. Idyll Farms was the only Michigan-based creamery to win, taking home an award for Best in Class for the Idyll …

By Brandy Gamoning March 30, 2018 – Consumers are more engaged in the food industry now than they have ever been before, and brands and retailers alike are seeking to build greater loyalty with these educated, savvy shoppers via trust and transparency. What’s more, consumers are more frequently demanding that their food be ethically sourced …

Austin, Texas, March 9, 2018 — Pasture-raised pioneer Vital Farms has done it again! This month, the very first pasture-raised egg in the hard-boiled category will hit shelves. Vital Farms Pasture-Raised Hard-Boiled Eggs will come in a 6-count box containing three (3) “Grab & Go 2-Packs” – perfect for on-the-go healthy snacking. Each 2-pack comes with …

By Gary Feldman, Great Neck Record March 2, 2018 – Family farms all across America are being phased out of existence by mega factory farms. The biotech industry funds programs and bills so that family farms can’t afford to stay in business, also imposing extra taxes and fees upon them. Choosing food that was raised …

By Jaclyn London, MS, RD, CDN and Caroline Walder, GoodHousekeeping.com March 1, 2018 — One of the best sources of protein available, eggs are chock-full of essential nutrients such as vitamins A, D, B12, and choline. They’re also an inexpensive and versatile staple, so don’t let misconceptions about cholesterol or fat stop you from making …

MONROE, N.H., Feb. 27, 2018 – Pete and Gerry’s Organic Eggs, the number one organic egg brand in the country, today announced its partnership with elite athlete Gwen Jorgensen, world champion triathlete and the first U.S. athlete to ever win an Olympic gold medal in the sport. As part of her partnership with the brand, Jorgensen …