Orthodox Union Certifies Every Eggland's Best Farm as Kosher

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Dec 16, 2014, 08:57 ET

CEDAR KNOLLS, N.J., Dec. 16, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The Orthodox Union (OU), the world's largest and most widely recognized kosher certification agency, conducted their annual kosher renewal process and has once again certified all of the Eggland's Best's farms as kosher.

Consumers interested in kosher certified products will see the (OU) symbol on all Eggland's Best packaging, which indicates that Eggland's Best's eggs exceeded the high standards of the Orthodox Union's kosher certification.

"We are thrilled to once again achieve this accolade from the Orthodox Union in each of our 62 farms across the United States," said Charlie Lanktree, President and CEO of Eggland's Best. "Choosing to have all of our facilities certified kosher is an important aspect of quality assurance and is highly valued by many of our customers."

"We are glad that Eggland's Best has earned their kosher certification for the 16th year in a row," said Rabbi Chaim Loike, of the Orthodox Union. "Eggland's Best's dedication to meeting the Orthodox Union's kosher standards lets consumers know that Eggland's Best is truly dedicated to food safety and quality standards."

Along with being certified kosher, Eggland's Best eggs are superior in nutrition compared to ordinary eggs. This is due to EB's strictly controlled, all-vegetarian hen feed, which contains no added hormones or antibiotics. One large Eggland's Best egg has 25 percent less saturated fat, four times more vitamin D, 10 times the vitamin E and 3 times more vitamin B12 compared to ordinary eggs. Along with the nutritional benefits of Eggland's Best eggs, a study published in the Journal of Applied Poultry Research revealed that Eggland's Best eggs also stay fresher longer than ordinary eggs.

Eggland's Best eggs are available in medium, large, extra-large, jumbo, cage-free, organic, hard-cooked, and liquid egg whites varieties.

For more information on Eggland's Best eggs, please visit www.egglandsbest.com.

About Eggland's Best Eggs

Eggland's Best (EB) is the No. 1 branded egg in the U.S. and is an excellent source of B2, B5 and Riboflavin. EB eggs have four times the Vitamin D, more than double the Omega-3, 10 times the Vitamin E and 25 percent less saturated fat than ordinary eggs. The distinctive "EB" stamp on the shell, assures consumers and food service customers that the eggs meet the highest production standards. Eggland's Best has also been awarded as Product of the Year in the egg category by Product of the Year USA. Eggland's Best hens are fed a strictly controlled, high-quality, all-vegetarian diet, which results in a better tasting, more nutritious and fresher egg. EB eggs are available in medium, large, extra-large, jumbo, cage-free, organic, hard-cooked, liquid egg whites, and are certified as Kosher. For more information, visit www.egglandsbest.com.

The Orthodox Union

The Orthodox Union, known by the OU symbol, is the world's largest kosher certification organization. Founded in 1898, the OU and its more than 500 employees certify three-quarters-of-a-million products and ingredients in 8,000 plants in more than 90 countries. The OU impacts the larger Jewish world through its youth and educational programs like NCSY, NCSY Alumni, JLIC (Jewish Learning Initiative on Campus), Israel Free Spirit- Taglit Birthright and others; Yachad and its disability support networks; the OU Job Board; the OU Advocacy non-partisan political action arm; Community Engagement and Synagogue Services; OU Israel; the OU Press publishing division; OU.org, OUtorah.org; and Jewish Action magazine. Each and every day, countless Jewish individuals and families around the world are positively impacted by the work of the Orthodox Union.