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American Egg Board Presents 47th Annual First Lady's Commemorative Egg to Dr. Jill Biden

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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WASHINGTON, April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Continuing a nearly five-decade tradition, the American Egg Board (AEB), on behalf of America's egg farmers, presented the 2024 First Lady's Commemorative Egg to Dr. Jill Biden at the White House Easter "EGGucation" Roll today.

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  • WASHINGTON, April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Continuing a nearly five-decade tradition, the American Egg Board (AEB), on behalf of America's egg farmers, presented the 2024 First Lady's Commemorative Egg to Dr. Jill Biden at the White House Easter "EGGucation" Roll today.
  • Made from actual chicken eggs, the 2024 First Lady's Commemorative Egg features two large eggs surrounded by several "pullet" eggs from young hens.
  • "It is an honor and a joy to continue the nearly five-decade tradition of celebrating our nation's first ladies and causes close to their hearts by gifting the 2024 First Lady's Commemorative Egg to Dr. Jill Biden on behalf of America's egg farmers," said Emily Metz, president and CEO of the American Egg Board.
  • Attendees will also enjoy egg-based foods, including mini quiches, egg salad crustless sandwiches and Easter egg cookies.

America's Egg Farmers Donate 64,000 Eggs to Capital Area Food Bank

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Friday, March 29, 2024
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WASHINGTON, March 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- American Egg Board, in partnership with Puglisi Egg Farms and HATCH for Hunger, on behalf of America's egg farmers, today donated 64,000 eggs and two large, refrigerated coolers to Capital Area Food Bank in Washington D.C. Tom Perez, senior advisor to the President and director of the office of intergovernmental affairs at the White House, participated in the donation event.

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  • We're proud to provide high-quality, nourishing eggs to food banks in our communities including the Capital Area Food Bank."
  • This is the second consecutive year that America's egg farmers have donated thousands of meals worth of eggs to the Capital Area Food Bank and local D.C. community, a tradition they hope to continue.
  • Along with the 64,000 eggs donated today, Capital Area Food Bank also received two large, refrigerated coolers from HATCH for Hunger in partnership with America's egg farmers to help store perishable donations.
  • For more information on Capital Area Food Bank and to learn how to donate, visit CapitalAreaFoodBank.org .

CELEBRATE THE MVP INGREDIENT THAT'S AT THE HEART OF YOUR HOLIDAY ENTERTAINING - THE INCREDIBLE EGG!

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
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PARK RIDGE, Ill., Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --

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  • Now that we are headed into the holiday season, see how this MVP ingredient brings everything you need for making your traditional seasonal dishes – and memories!
  • Shereen shows off a festive dessert bursting with sweet and savory flavor, her Salted Caramel Pecan Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe.
  • Why eggs are the essential ingredient for all your baking and entertaining needs.
  • Cherished holiday recipes that have long family histories, and how the invaluable egg helps keep those family traditions alive.

First Lady Jill Biden Celebrates America's Egg Farmers with Visit to Ohio Egg Farm on World Egg Day

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Friday, October 13, 2023
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RAYMOND, Ohio, Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- First Lady Jill Biden today celebrated America's egg farmers on World Egg Day by visiting and touring the facilities at Outward Farms, a family-owned egg farm in Raymond, Ohio, that produces USDA Certified Organic cage-free eggs. Dr. Biden learned firsthand from third-generation egg farmer Sandra Lausecker, founder and CEO of Outward Farms, about what it takes to produce eggs, get them to market and feed America's families. 

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  • Tour Hosted by American Egg Board and Outward Farms; Provides Firsthand Egg-ucation Celebrating Decades-Long Collaboration with White House and America's Egg Farmers
    RAYMOND, Ohio, Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- First Lady Jill Biden today celebrated America's egg farmers on World Egg Day by visiting and touring the facilities at Outward Farms, a family-owned egg farm in Raymond, Ohio, that produces USDA Certified Organic cage-free eggs.
  • First Lady Jill Biden celebrated America's egg farmers on World Egg Day by touring the facilities at Outward Farms.
  • The tour was hosted by the American Egg Board with Outward Farms, and it celebrates U.S. egg farmers' decades-long support of the annual White House Easter Egg Roll.
  • The 2023 World Egg Day theme is "Eggs for a healthy future" and highlights the unmatched nutritional power of the incredible, invaluable egg and its potential to combat common nutrient deficiencies across the world.

HATCH Donates 36 Coolers to Food Pantries In Need During Hunger Action Month

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Monday, August 28, 2023
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In recognition of Hunger Action Month, HATCH , a national nonprofit dedicated to creating nutrition through access to animal protein, in partnership with the American Egg Board , is donating 36 cold storage coolers to food pantries in need of improved storage capabilities in 16 states across the nation.

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  • In recognition of Hunger Action Month, HATCH , a national nonprofit dedicated to creating nutrition through access to animal protein, in partnership with the American Egg Board , is donating 36 cold storage coolers to food pantries in need of improved storage capabilities in 16 states across the nation.
  • Many food pantries struggle with acquiring adequate cold storage for produce and protein that requires consistent refrigeration in order to stay fresh.
  • These cooler donations from HATCH will ensure expanded, consistent, safe availability of these important animal protein products, for neighbors in need.
  • “This project allows food pantries to increase protein access and address the current gap in protein need vs. accessibility.”
    HATCH will deliver coolers to selected food pantries in September to celebrate Feeding America’s annual Hunger Action Month.

Unitil Shareholders Elect Anne L. Alonzo to the Board of Directors

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023
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HAMPTON, N.H., April 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Unitil Corporation (NYSE:UTL) ( unitil.com ) today announced that at its 2023 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, Anne L. Alonzo was elected as a new member of the Board of Directors for an initial term of two years.

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  • HAMPTON, N.H., April 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Unitil Corporation (NYSE:UTL) ( unitil.com ) today announced that at its 2023 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, Anne L. Alonzo was elected as a new member of the Board of Directors for an initial term of two years.
  • Anne Alonzo served as a C-Suite executive and chief sustainability officer at Corteva Agriscience (“Corteva”), a publicly traded agricultural chemical and seed company, until August 2021.
  • Ms. Alonzo is also a member of the Latino Corporate Directors Association, the National Association of Corporate Directors and the Women’s Business Collaborative.
  • “We are delighted that Anne Alonzo has been elected to the Unitil Board,” said Thomas P. Meissner, Jr., Unitil’s chairman, chief executive officer and president.

American Egg Board Names Edward Hoffman Vice President, Marketing and Communications

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023
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CHICAGO, April 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Egg Board (AEB) has named food industry strategist and marketing veteran Edward Hoffman as Vice President, Marketing and Communications. In this role, Hoffman will oversee development and implementation of a strategic integrated marketing program for the U.S. egg industry both domestically and in export markets. Under his leadership, AEB will shape comprehensive initiatives that protect and preserve the industry's reputation and drive demand for eggs and egg products across all channels of the food industry.

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  • CHICAGO, April 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Egg Board (AEB) has named food industry strategist and marketing veteran Edward Hoffman as Vice President, Marketing and Communications.
  • In this role, Hoffman will oversee development and implementation of a strategic integrated marketing program for the U.S. egg industry both domestically and in export markets.
  • Under his leadership, AEB will shape comprehensive initiatives that protect and preserve the industry's reputation and drive demand for eggs and egg products across all channels of the food industry.
  • Hoffman brings extensive experience and expertise with impact brands, omni-channel food companies and research and insights to support key strategic priorities at AEB, including innovation, sustainability and egg nutrition.

Egg Farmers Across America to Donate More Than 5.5 Million Eggs Over Next Two Weeks In Fighting Hunger by the Dozens Campaign

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Thursday, March 30, 2023
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CHICAGO, March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Egg farmers across America are donating more than 5.5 million eggs to local food banks in the three weeks leading up to Easter and Passover as part of the "Fighting Hunger by the Dozens" initiative—one of the largest egg donation drives in history. High-quality, nutritious food matters to everyone, and egg farmers nationwide are mobilizing to ensure people have eggs on their tables this spring holiday season.

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  • High-quality, nutritious food matters to everyone, and egg farmers nationwide are mobilizing to ensure people have eggs on their tables this spring holiday season.
  • "From dyeing and decorating to their prominent position on the seder plate, eggs are such an important part of Easter, Passover and other springtime holidays and traditions.
  • America's egg farmers have donated more than 15.3 million eggs to date in 2023 to hunger relief causes and organizations and will continue to contribute eggs year-round.
  • Egg farmers are committed to supporting the communities where they live and work, and they donate tens of millions of eggs every year to help feed those in need.

Egglife Foods and HATCH Partner to Make Eggs Accessible to Food Insecure Communities

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Thursday, March 9, 2023
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CHICAGO, March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Egglife Foods, Inc., a Chicago-based innovator harnessing the power of eggs to disrupt the food industry with simple and nutritious egg white wraps, has announced a partnership with Indiana-based HATCH for Hunger (HATCH). HATCH works to provide eggs and egg products to food banks nationwide and recently started an initiative, in a joint venture with the American Egg Board, to provide food banks with coolers to increase their refrigeration capacity.

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  • HATCH works to provide eggs and egg products to food banks nationwide and recently started an initiative, in a joint venture with the American Egg Board, to provide food banks with coolers to increase their refrigeration capacity.
  • The initiative between HATCH and Egglife is a natural fit, as they work together to provide food-insecure families with protein-packed egglife egg white wraps and the refrigeration space required for safe storage.
  • "We believe that the path to food security is fueled by eggs and all they offer.
  • HATCH and Egglife will continue to work together to build partnerships with food banks across the country in an effort to provide coolers and readily accessible, fresh protein options to those in need.

2022 NFRA Convention Breaks Participation Record and Hosts Over 3,600 Retailer Business Appointments

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022
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HARRISBURG, Pa., Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2022 National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Convention set its highest participation record in history with over 1,400 total attendees who held an estimated 3,600 business appointments with leading retailers.

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  • HARRISBURG, Pa., Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2022 National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Convention set its highest participation record in history with over 1,400 total attendees who held an estimated 3,600 business appointments with leading retailers.
  • More than 100 retailers booked meeting rooms to hold customer business appointments.
  • In addition, some retailers participated in 6-minute speed meetings to accommodate new members and smaller manufacturers who may have difficulty getting regular appointments.
  • From beginning to end, the convention was structured to help attendees make valuable connections.