AMERICAN EGG BOARD


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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

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

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

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

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.

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

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023

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

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.

American Egg Board launches the Eggcelerator Lab™ to drive egg industry innovation

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022

CHICAGO, Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Egg Board (AEB) today announced the Eggcelerator LabTM, a network of innovation and insights capabilities, resources and expertise designed to bring new egg-based ideas to market. As the innovation center for the egg industry, the Eggcelerator Lab is developing market-ready products representing new uses for eggs and egg ingredients and new ways to consume eggs.

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  • As the innovation center for the egg industry, the Eggcelerator Lab is developing market-ready products representing new uses for eggs and egg ingredients and new ways to consume eggs.
  • "The Eggcelerator Lab is aligned with the American Egg Board's mission to drive demand for U.S. eggs and egg products, while unlocking new potential value for customers and serving ever-changing consumer needs and desires," said Emily Metz, president and CEO of the AEB.
  • The Eggcelerator Lab will put more eggs in front of more people in new ways and will increase opportunities and the size of the market for America's egg farmers."
  • The Eggcelerator Lab is grounded in research and insights that are driving internal AEB innovation initiatives while also informing clients as they begin the food development journey.

America's Egg Farmers Appoint First-Ever Chief Cracking Officer, Challenge Americans to #CrackItWithAnEgg this Summer

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Monday, July 11, 2022

CHICAGO, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Whether this summer has you feeling fried, scrambled or sunny side up, there's no problem too big for the Incredible Egg, no meal or moment that an egg couldn't crack. That's why the American Egg Board (AEB) has enlisted social media chef sensation and eggs aficionado Josh Elkin to serve as its inaugural Chief Cracking Officer (CCO). This new role was created to demonstrate and celebrate the versatility of eggs and to inspire Americans to #CrackItWithAnEgg in uneggspected new ways.

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  • That's why the American Egg Board (AEB) has enlisted social media chef sensation and eggs aficionado Josh Elkin to serve as its inaugural Chief Cracking Officer (CCO).
  • This new role was created to demonstrate and celebrate the versatility of eggs and to inspire Americans to #CrackItWithAnEgg in uneggspected new ways.
  • "I've made it my life's mission to champion the limitless potential of the incredible egg," Elkin said.
  • It's an honor to be recognized for my efforts and to serve as the inaugural Chief Cracking Officer."

AMERICAN EGG BOARD UNVEILS 45TH ANNUAL FIRST LADY'S COMMEMORATIVE EGG

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Saturday, April 16, 2022

WASHINGTON, April 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Egg Board (AEB), on behalf of America's egg farmers, has unveiled the 2022 First Lady's Commemorative Egg, a symbolic gift for Dr. Jill Biden and an Easter tradition on behalf of America's egg farmers. This year's egg has been intricately designed to honor Dr. Biden's commitment to ensuring all Americans have access to a quality education and with homages to Delaware, where Dr. Biden has called home since the 1970's.

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  • Celebrating the history of the First Lady's Commemorative Egg, this year the White House East Colonnade has been transformed into a Colonnade of Eggs.
  • said American Egg Board Chair Mindy Truex, a fourth-generation egg farmer from Warsaw, Indiana.
  • In the spirit of Easter, America's egg farmers once again are donating every egg used at this year's White House Easter Egg Roll for hunting, decorating and the iconic egg roll.
  • Home of The Incredible Egg, the American Egg Board (AEB) is the national marketing organization of America's egg farmers.

Joy Bauer and The Incredible Egg Launch First-Ever Complete Training Table Contest, Inspiring Egg Lovers to Achieve their Healthy New Year Resolutions

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Tuesday, January 18, 2022

Celebrating the power of high-quality protein, the Incredible Egg and Joy Bauer encourage consumers, health professionals and athletes alike todiscover ways to fuel their day with eggs.

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  • Celebrating the power of high-quality protein, the Incredible Egg and Joy Bauer encourage consumers, health professionals and athletes alike todiscover ways to fuel their day with eggs.
  • "One of my 2022 resolutions is to find unique ways to add more protein into my meals," said Joy Bauer.
  • "I am excited to partner with the Incredible Egg to launch the Complete Training Table Contest and share delicious egg recipes full of protein and flavor to kick off the new year on a healthy note."
  • Home of The Incredible Egg, the American Egg Board (AEB) is the national marketing organization of America's egg farmers.