American Vegetarian Association Honors Eggland’s Best with ‘Highly Recommended’ Certification

American Vegetarian Association Honors Eggland’s Best with ‘Highly Recommended’ Certification

For the 14thconsecutive year, the American Vegetarian Association (AVA) has awarded Eggland’s Best eggs its ‘Highly Recommended’ egg Certification.

This certification assures customers that Eggland’s Best eggs maintain the highest standards in egg production and are the best vegetarian product on the market. “At the American Vegetarian Association, we have strict vegetarian guidelines that all certified products are required to meet,” said Len Torine, Executive Director at the American Vegetarian Association. “We’ve awarded our certification to Eggland’s Best for the past 14 years due to the brand’s commitment to providing customers with the best quality and nutrition."

The AVA was formed to promote the interests of individuals and organizations involved in the preservation and distribution of vegetarian ideas and products. Their goal is to create a widely recognized certification program to allow vegetarian-minded people to make accurate choices when seeking vegetarian options. Eggland’s Best is the first and only egg brand to be certified by the American Vegetarian Association.

“It’s a great honor to be the only egg brand to be certified by the American Vegetarian Association,” said Charlie Lanktree, President and CEO of Eggland’s Best. “At Eggland’s Best, we strive to provide our fans with the best taste, nutrition, and freshness. Recognition from this prestigious association year after year reaffirms our commitment to providing the only egg with superior nutrition and taste for vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike.”

Compared to ordinary eggs, Eggland’s Best eggs contain six times more vitamin D, 25% less saturated fat, more than double the Omega-3s, ten times more vitamin E, and more than double the vitamin B12. Plus, not only are they be included in a vegetarian diet, but EB eggs can be included in a gluten-free diet, dairy-free diet, and even a cholesterol-conscious diet.