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On Monday, March 30th, Cal-Maine Foods announced the sad passing of Fred R. Adams Jr, the company Founder and Chairman Emeritus on Sunday, March 29th at the age of 88 after a prolonged illness.
Adams who was regarded as the doyen of our industry, founded the Adams Egg Company in 1957 as the precursor of Cal-Maine Foods, that was incorporated in 1969. He served as Chairman and CEO of the company until 2012.
Under his dynamic leadership, Cal-Maine Foods became the largest producer and distributor of shell eggs in the world with approximately 20 percent of the domestic U.S. market.
He was active in all egg-related organizations including the United Egg Producers, U.S. Egg Marketers, Egg ClearingHouse Inc, and the Mississippi Poultry Association.
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Dolph Baker, Chairman and CEO of Cal-Maine Foods, commented on the pivotal role of Mr. Fred Adams to the success of Cal-Maine Foods. Baker especially emphasized the relationship he developed with customers and fellow producers.
Chad Gregory, President of the United Egg Producers, among other industry notables noted the charismatic leadership of Fred Adams over decades.
EGG-NEWS extends condolences to Dolph and Dee Dee Baker, the Adams family, and his colleagues at Cal-Maine Foods.