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Vital Farms, Inc. (Nasdaq: VITL) is a Certified B Corporation and Delaware public benefit corporation that focuses on pasture-raised eggs and related egg-based foods. Started on a single farm in Austin, Texas in 2007, the company has become a national consumer brand working with more than 500, and in some disclosures 575, family farms. Its products, including shell eggs, butter, hard-boiled eggs, and liquid whole eggs, are sold in tens of thousands of retail stores and used by hundreds of foodservice operators across the United States.
The VITL news feed highlights company developments that matter to investors and followers of the ethical food and consumer staples sectors. Regular news items include quarterly financial results, updates on long-term revenue targets, and details on capacity expansions such as the Seymour, Indiana facility known as Vital Crossroads (VXR) and additional production lines at Egg Central Station in Springfield, Missouri. These updates provide insight into how Vital Farms is scaling its supply chain while maintaining its focus on animal welfare and sustainable farming practices.
News coverage also features participation in investor conferences, investor days, and communications about the company’s strategic priorities. In addition, Vital Farms occasionally announces marketing campaigns tied to its pasture-raised eggs, such as a one-time batch of dog treats made with Vital Farms eggs to celebrate working dogs on family farms and in homes, which the company notes is not a new retail category.
By following Vital Farms news, readers can see how management describes demand trends for its pasture-raised products, the growth of its family farm network, and the investments it makes in processing capacity and digital systems. For ongoing context on VITL, this page aggregates these announcements in one place.
Vital Farms has launched a new product: Pasture-Raised Butter with Sea Salt & Avocado Oil. This is the first nationally distributed tub butter made with pasture-raised butter and avocado oil, boasting an exceptional 85% butterfat content. The butter is crafted from pasture-raised milk sourced from family farms across the U.S. and is designed for versatile cooking. Vital Farms, recognized for its ethical farming practices, continues to lead the U.S. market in pasture-raised butter, expanding its portfolio with this sixth product. The new butter is now available at Sprouts and will reach Whole Foods by August 30.
Vital Farms has appointed Stephanie Coon as the new Senior Vice President of Strategy, a pivotal role in accelerating the company's growth initiatives. Coon, with over 15 years of experience in strategic leadership roles, previously worked at KIND Healthy Snacks and The Hershey Company. Reporting to CEO Russell Diez-Canseco, she will lead long-term planning to enhance Vital Farms' mission as a trusted food brand. The company is recognized for its ethical and sustainable practices in the consumer food sector, especially in pasture-raised products sold across 16,500+ stores nationwide.
Vital Farms introduces a new line of Breakfast Bars, made with pasture-raised ingredients and designed for convenience. Launched on August 2, 2021, these warm, egg-based bars feature high protein content and are free from added sugars and preservatives. Each bar contains between 7-14 grams of protein and is under 200 calories. Available flavors include Uncured Bacon & Cheddar, Broccoli & Cheddar, Sausage & Cheddar, and Southwest Fire Roasted Corn. The bars will be available at major retailers like Kroger and Whole Foods Market.
Vital Farms (Nasdaq: VITL) will announce its financial results for Q2 2021 on August 10, 2021, prior to market opening. A conference call will follow at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss these results. Vital Farms is a leading brand of ethically produced pasture-raised foods, including eggs and butter, with a presence in over 16,500 stores across the U.S. The company is committed to sustainable practices and animal welfare, operating with over 200 small family farms since its inception in 2007.
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AUSTIN, Texas, June 01, 2021 - Vital Farms (Nasdaq: VITL), a Certified B Corporation specializing in ethically produced pasture-raised foods, announces upcoming investor conference participation. Russell Diez-Canseco, CEO, and Bo Meissner, CFO, will engage in fireside chats at three events in June: Morgan Stanley Sustainable Futures Conference on June 10 at 1:15 p.m. ET, Oppenheimer Consumer Conference on June 16 at 3:45 p.m. ET, and Jefferies Consumer Conference on June 23 at 11:30 a.m. ET. These chats will be webcast live, with replays available for a limited time.
Austin-based Vital Farms (Nasdaq: VITL) announced that CEO Russell Diez-Canseco and CFO Bo Meissner will speak at two upcoming investor conferences in May 2021. The events include a fireside chat at the Goldman Sachs Global Staples Forum on May 18 at 4:20 p.m. ET and at the BMO Farm to Market Conference on May 20 at 10:40 a.m. ET. These discussions can be streamed live on Vital Farms' Investor Relations website, with replays available for 30 and 90 days post-event. Vital Farms is known for its ethically produced pasture-raised foods, partnering with over 200 family farms nationwide.
Vital Farms (Nasdaq: VITL) reported a 23% increase in net revenue for Q1 2021, totaling $58.5 million, up from $47.6 million year-over-year. Gross profit reached $21.3 million, reflecting a gross margin increase of over 300 basis points to 36.4%. The company raised its full-year EBITDA guidance to a range of $7 to $9 million. Retail distribution grew by 13% to over 16,500 stores, and household penetration for pasture-raised eggs rose to 4.1%. Vital Farms showed strong operational performance as it maintained a solid balance sheet with no debt.
Vital Farms (Nasdaq: VITL) will release its financial results for the first quarter ended March 28, 2021, on May 11, 2021, before market open. The company will host a conference call and webcast at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss these results. As a Certified B Corporation, Vital Farms is recognized for its ethical production of pasture-raised foods, leading the U.S. market in sales of pasture-raised eggs and butter. The company partners with over 200 family farms and emphasizes humane treatment of animals and sustainable practices.
Vital Farms has appointed Joanne Bal as General Counsel, Corporate Secretary, and Head of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), effective April 26, 2021. In this newly established role, Bal will lead the company's legal strategy, compliance, and ESG initiatives, aimed at enhancing the firm's sustainability efforts. Bal brings over 25 years of legal experience from various industries, previously serving at Levi Strauss & Co. and Applied Materials. This appointment is expected to strengthen Vital Farms' governance and stakeholder engagement.