Vital Farms, Springfield, MO

Vital Farms is a Certified B Corporation and ethically minded food company that offers a range of egg products in foodservice nationwide. They began as a single family farm in 2007. As they grew, they didn't make their farm bigger—they found more like-minded farms who prioritize the welfare of their hens. Today, Vital Farms works with nearly 300 family farms who give the girls access to the outdoor lifestyle they deserve year-round. Vital Farms' ethics are exemplified by its focus on the humane treatment of farm animals and sustainable farming practices. In addition, as a Delaware Public Benefit Corporation, Vital Farms prioritizes the long-term benefits of each of its stakeholders, including farmers and suppliers, customers and consumers, communities and the environment, and crew members and stockholders. 

As the leading U.S. brand of pasture-raised eggs, Vital Farms pasture-raised products are sold in over 21,000 stores nationwide, and their pasture-raised eggs can also be found on menus at hundreds of restaurants across the country. Vital Farms pasture-raised egg products deliver on consumer needs for high-quality, delicious food, and high animal-welfare standards will differentiate any foodservice brand. They can propel an operator's business by enhancing perceived customer value through branded menu callouts and co-marketing activations.