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Our story begins in 1915 in Grant, Michigan where the Bolthouse family started farming vegetables. When William Herman Bolthouse took over the farm from his parents in 1938, he expanded and focused on the production and distribution of carrots. By 1950, Bolthouse Farms was a leading carrot supplier in the Midwest known for flavor and quality. In 1973, a second facility in Bakersfield, California was opened where year-round production was possible allowing broader distribution. In the 1990s, Bolthouse Farms brought a breakthrough product to the marketplace. Frustrated with the waste in the carrot business, a local Bolthouse Farms grower peeled and cut “ugly” carrots into pieces and sold them in bags. With that simple act, baby carrots were born, transforming the entire industry. Baby carrots seemed to make Americans eat more carrots, helping to double carrot consumption in the U.S. in the decade after they were introduced. For more than a century, Bolthouse Farms has been known as the innovation leader in growing and distributing carrots and high-quality, innovative branded products. Employing more than 2,200 people and still headquartered in Bakersfield in California’s fertile San Joaquin Valley, Bolthouse Farms is one of the largest carrot growers and distributors in the U.S. Guided by our vision – Plants Powering People – we produce and sell super-premium juices, smoothies, café beverages, protein shakes, functional beverages and premium refrigerated dressings all under the Bolthouse Farms® brand name.

Guilt-free chocolate doesn’t exist…right? Maybe—but with 16 grams of protein and 40% of your daily calcium, Breakfast Balance Dark Chocolate comes pretty close. We use only pasture-raised organic milk and fair trade ingredients, so while you’re doing something good for your body, you’re also doing something for local economies and the environment.

Vital Farms is on a mission to bring ethically produced food to tables across America. Founded as a single farm in 2007, we've grown into a national consumer brand, working with over 600 family farms and securing nationwide distribution to more than 24,000 retail locations. Vital Farms is the leading U.S. brand of pasture-raised eggs by retail dollar sales. A Certified B Corporation, Vital Farms has been independently verified to meet high standards in the areas of social and environmental impact, governance, accountability, and transparency. We anchor our business to the mission of improving the lives of people, animals, and the planet through food. In 2017, Vital Farms opened our flagship egg washing and packing facility, which we've dubbed Egg Central Station. In 2022, we announced plans for our second facility-Vital Crossroads in Seymour, Indiana - which is set to become fully operational in 2027. Throughout our history, we ve looked for innovative ways to improve the lives of animals, people, and the planet. Weve used emerging technologies such as digital soil mapping, and automated egg processing to improve or speed up necessary practices without passing the cost along to the farmer, customer, or consumer. Vital Farms' commitment to quality and ethics has earned recognition within the food and beverage industry. We were named Sustainable Plant of the Year by Food Engineering in 2023, and we received LEED® Gold Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council in 2024. Fast Company honored Vital Farms in its Brands that Matter category for four consecutive years, 2021-2024. We were also a Texan by Nature Honoree for leadership in conservation and sustainability in 2025.