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Cal-Maine Foods

We are the largest producer and distributor of fresh shell eggs in the United States, committed to offering our customers a wide range of quality egg and egg product choices produced in a safe, cost-effective and sustainable manner.

A History of

Innovation and Excellence

Our mission is to be the most sustainable producer and reliable supplier of consistent, high quality fresh shell eggs and egg products in the country, demonstrating a "Culture of Sustainability" in everything we do, and creating value for our shareholders, customers, team members and communities. We sell most of our shell eggs in the southwestern, southeastern, mid-western and mid-Atlantic regions of the U.S. and aim to maintain efficient, state-of-the-art operations located close to our customers. We were founded in 1957 and are headquartered in Ridgeland, Mississippi.


A proud legacy of providing fresh eggs and egg products for over 66 years


SEE OUR HISTORY AT A GLANCE

Our History

  1. 1957
  2. 1963
  3. 1969
  4. 1972
  5. 1996
  6. 1999
  7. 2005
  8. 2008
  9. 2012
  10. 2014
  11. 2015
  12. 2016
  13. 2019
  14. 2022
  15. 2023
  16. 2024
  17. 2024
  18. 2024
  1. Founded by Fred R. Adams, Jr.

    Founded by Fred R. Adams, Jr. in Jackson, Mississippi

  2. Expanded to build world’s largest egg farm

    Expanded to build world’s largest egg farm in Edwards, Mississippi

  3. Formation of Cal-Maine Foods

    Adams Foods merged with Dairy Fresh Products and Maine Egg Farms to form Cal-Maine Foods.

  4. Acquired egg operations

    Acquired egg operations of Ralston-Purina

  5. Initial public offering

    Initial public offering on NASDAQ – began trading under ticker “CALM”

  6. Acquired operations

    Acquired operations of Hudson Brothers, Inc. of Guthrie, Kentucky, adding 1.2 million layers

  7. Acquiring operations to increase production

    Acquired the operations of Hillandale Farms, Inc. and Hillandale Farms of Florida, Inc., increasing production capacity by 30 percent

  8. Acquired egg production assets

    Acquired egg production assets of Tampa Farm Service, Inc., in Dover, Florida, adding 4.0 million layers

  9. Acquired egg assets

    Acquired egg assets of Pilgrim’s Pride and Maxim Production Co. – adding 4.9 million layers

  10. Sold over 1 billion dozen eggs annually

    Sold over 1 billion dozen eggs annually for the first time

  11. Formed joint venture

    Formed joint venture, Red River Valley, with Rose Acre Farms in Texas

  12. Acquired Foodonics International

    Acquired Foodonics International, adding 3.1 million layers

  13. Acquired more assets

    Acquired select assets of Mahard Egg Farm, adding 3.9 million layers

  14. Acquired interest in Red River Valley

    Acquired remaining 50% interest in Red River Valley, adding 1.7 million layers

  15. Made investment in MeadowCreek

    Made investment in MeadowCreek to focus on hard-cooked egg products

  16. Acquired Fassio Egg Farms, Inc.

    Located in Erda, Utah, adding approximately 1.2 million laying hens

  17. Acquired ISE America, Inc.

    Adding approximately 4.7 million laying hens with production operations in Maryland, New Jersey, Delaware and South Carolina

  18. Strategic investment with Crepini LLC

    Completed a strategic investment with Crepini LLC, establishing a new egg products and prepared foods joint venture.

Corporate Snapshot: Fiscal 2024

39.9M

Million laying hens

$2.3B

Billion annual net sales

1.1B

Billion dozen eggs sold annually

News

See the latest news from Cal-Maine Foods
November 7, 2024

Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. to Participate in Stephens 2024 Annual Investment Conference

Cal-Maine Foods announced that management will participate in the Stephens 2024 Investment Conference to be held November 19-21, 2024 in Nashville.

October 7, 2024

Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. Announces Plans for Additional Cage-Free Production

Cal-Maine Foods announced its Board of Directors approved $40 million in new capital projects to expand cage-free production capabilities.

October 1, 2024

Cal-Maine Foods Reports Results for First Quarter Fiscal 2025

Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. today reported results for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 (thirteen weeks) ended August 31, 2024.



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Committed to Sustainable Operations and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction

We are committed to managing our operations in an environmentally sustainable way. For example, we believe there is opportunity for the agricultural industry, including shell egg operations, to enhance understanding around GHG emissions tied to food production. We continue our work to inventory and eventually report our GHG emissions. For more information, see our Sustainability Reports at the link below. 

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“Do the right thing and then some.”

For more than 60 years, Cal-Maine Foods has been supporting the communities in which we live, work, and have influence.  Our strong culture of commitment to hunger relief, charitable donations, educational support, and volunteerism strengthens and supports our local communities. 

We Are Committed to Strong Corporate Governance

Strong corporate governance continues to drive Cal-Maine Foods’ ability to operate our business and create longer-term enterprise value.  We are committed to accountability, transparency and ethical behavior and remain conscious of the potential impacts our business may have on the environment, society, and stakeholders.

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Grow Up Healthy, Strong and Smart

There are so many ways to prepare eggs that it's hard not to love them. Eggs are nutrient-dense, which means that they provide a high level of vitamins and minerals relative to the calories they contain. Eggs are an excellent source of protein and choline, and they also contain several B vitamins, along with vitamins A and D. Whether you boil, scramble, fry, or bake your eggs, they are handy and healthful.

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A Guide to Understand the Common-Egg Related Culinary Terms

Over easy or sunny side up? No matter how you like your eggs cooked, we can help you crack the code on common egg terms as described by the American Egg Board.

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Learn More from The American Egg Board and the Egg Safety Center

Eggs are a nutritional powerhouse providing high-quality protein and essential vitamins and minerals for healthy living. These resources help consumers make informed choices when shopping for Cal-Maine Foods’ fresh quality eggs.

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Eggs are one of the most affordable, high-quality proteins available. Check out the recipes below for some great tasting, nutrient-rich egg dishes. And please check back periodically for new recipes and seasonal favorites.

Ryn Laster, Ph.D.

Director of Food Safety and Animal Welfare


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Eggs are one of the most affordable, high-quality proteins available. Check out the recipes below for some great tasting, nutrient-rich egg dishes. And please check back periodically for new recipes and seasonal favorites.

Ryn Laster, Ph.D.

Director of Food Safety and Animal Welfare


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There’s a Place for

You at Cal-Maine Foods

Cal-Maine Foods is a great place to work, and an employer who makes the health and safety of our employees, who continue to produce high-quality, affordable egg choices for our customers, a top priority!


Please click here, to learn more about Our People (pages 4-7), and our commitment to Human Rights.


Please click here to view our many locations across the country, then explore for specific locations and contact information via a simple web search for “Cal-Maine Foods locations in ‘your State of interest’.


Please click here for currently open positions.

There’s a Place for

You at Cal-Maine Foods

Cal-Maine Foods is a great place to work, and an employer who makes the health and safety of our employees, who continue to produce high-quality, affordable egg choices for our customers, a top priority!


Please click here, to learn more about Our People (pages 4-7), and our commitment to Human Rights.


Please click here to view our many locations across the country, then explore for specific locations and contact information via a simple web search for “Cal-Maine Foods locations in ‘your State of interest’.


Please click here for currently open positions.

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