Cooper Farms, Oakwood, Ohio, announced plans to acquire Hemmelgarn & Sons, Coldwater, Ohio.

Eggland’s Best, Cedar Knolls, N.J., received what is said to be a first-of-its-kind patent for its method of producing a better shell egg.

Crepini, Brooklyn, N.Y., introduced a no-gluten ingredient version of its Egg White Thins.

Tosca Ltd., Atlanta, released the results of a “Time and Motion Study” for eggs.

DAVA Foods, an egg processor and packager in Sweden, significantly increased efficiency rates by utilizing a thermal inkjet (TIJ) printer from Matthews Marking Systems, Pittsburgh, Pa., to print “best before” dates directly on egg cartons.

The Country Hen, Hubbardston, Mass., released Heirloom Eggs, catering to consumers who value the rich traditional methods of cage-free, organic egg farming.

Sonoma Brands, the Sonoma, Calif.-based maker of PECKISH, developed Peck Pack, what is said to be first-to-market Perfectly Boiled organic free-range eggs paired with crispy, crunchy dips.

Vital Farms, Austin, Texas, developed pasture-raised hard boiled eggs.