Cal-Maine Foods has issued their first sustainability review. Commenting on the report, Dolph Baker, chairman and CEO of Cal-Maine Foods, Inc., stated, “As the largest producer and distributor of shell eggs in the United States, we believe it is incumbent on Cal-Maine Foods to be a leader in promoting sustainability throughout our operations. As a public company, we are committed to creating long-term value, while contributing to a stable global food supply. Since inception, we have pursued a strategic direction focused on both organic growth and acquisitions, a favorable product mix, operational excellence and outstanding customer service. An integral part of this growth strategy has been an emphasis on our environmental and social responsibility with a strong commitment to support the communities where we operate. We are pleased to share these initiatives in our 2019 Sustainability Overview, including our efforts to minimize our energy usage and impact on the environment, our rigorous food safety and quality programs, our animal welfare standards and our community service programs. Going forward, we will continue to evaluate our operations in line with our sustainability objectives, and we look forward to sharing our ongoing progress.”

The full report may be found on the Company’s website at www.calmainefoods.com.

EGG-NEWS will comment on the conclusions derived from the report in a subsequent posting as sustainability and corporate responsibility are emerging as important issues from the perspective of company image, consumer acceptance and customer approval