Our company uses energy-efficient boilers to provide hot water for egg washing and cleaning processes. The equipment reduces propane consumption, resulting in lower carbon footprints for our facilities.
Sauder’s Eggs is committed to maintaining the exceptional quality of eggs while supporting a greener future. Since our humble beginnings during the Great Depression, our family-owned and operated company has transformed into a thriving enterprise. We now operate four egg facilities in Pennsylvania & Maryland. We work as an extension of many local farms.
As we’ve become one of the nation’s foremost egg wholesaling organizations, the things that matter to us have stayed the same. Our team continues to support small, independently owned farms and give back to our communities. We believe we can make a positive impact, one task and decision at a time. As technology advances, we continually seek ways to protect our environment through mindful practices and eco-friendly packaging.
Innovation is integral to our sustainability journey at Sauder’s Eggs. The small independent farms in our network adhere to strict hen husbandry guidelines, ensuring the health and welfare of chickens through proper nutrition, housing, and daily management. Controlled, stress-free environments with sufficient lighting and ventilation allow the hens to lay the best-quality eggs.
To maintain the quality of our products and ensure they meet food safety guidelines, we use the latest egg-handling technology. Once we receive the eggs, we utilize automated equipment to process them efficiently and maintain their freshness. Our employees complete the transportation and delivery with a fleet of refrigerated trucks, ensuring the eggs are appropriately handled and protected to minimize waste.
At Sauder’s Eggs, we have implemented several changes to enhance our efficiency and reduce our environmental impact.
Our company uses energy-efficient boilers to provide hot water for egg washing and cleaning processes. The equipment reduces propane consumption, resulting in lower carbon footprints for our facilities.
Some of our products are sold in GreeNest cartons, which are made entirely from renewable sources. Approximately 50% of the materials come from natural grass fibers that are compostable, biodegradable, and recyclable. The environmentally-conscious packages have reduced our company’s carbon footprint by 10%
A few farms in our network have joined sustainability initiatives, like Handsome Brook Farms’ Climate-Smart Organic Egg Project. This initiative provides funding and support to adopt practices that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve soil health.
The project encourages solar panel installation, energy-efficient lighting, and improved pasture management. Several farms have adopted advanced waste management systems, which contribute to a healthier environment and potentially enable future regenerative farming.
In our network of family farms, the hens that produce organic eggs are fed on a diet that’s free of commercial fertilizers and pesticides, fungicides and herbicides, or hormones. By reducing chemical use in agriculture, these organic diets support broader environmental health.
Similarly, our network of farms features pasture-raised and free-range systems, allowing hens to forage outdoors on natural grasses and insects. These practices can support natural hen behaviors and enhance soil health.
Sauder’s Eggs is the sustainable egg provider and partner you can count on. We continue to implement practices that lower our environmental impact and support a healthier planet. Reach out to our team to learn more, or use a store locator to shop for eggs today.