Cal-Maine Foods, Inc.

Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. is one of the largest producers, packagers, and distributors of fresh shell eggs in the United States. The company began in 1957 and is headquartered in Ridgeland, Mississippi. In its 61 years of operation, Cal-Maine Foods has grown to become a force in the US egg industry. It offers a variety of specialty eggs, including nutritionally enhanced, cage-free, organic and brown eggs, as well as generic eggs. The company’s brand names include Egg-Land’s Best, Land O’ Lakes, Farmhouse Eggs, and 4-Grain. It serves a variety of customers, ranging from national and regional grocery store chains to foodservice distributors and smaller independent supermarkets to individual consumers.

The company prides itself on its commitment to quality, sustainability and animal welfare. The company works with local farmers to ensure their eggs are free of antibiotics, added hormones and animal byproducts to make sure they are healthy, wholesome and fresh. The company also has a commitment to sustainability, with its farms equipped with renewable energy sources, water recycling and reduced energy usage. Furthermore, the company’s Animal Welfare Program guarantees that its hens are under the care of certified professionals with strict guidelines as to how they should be treated. All of these initiatives combined ensure that the eggs produced by Cal-Maine Foods are of the highest quality and are ethical and sustainable.