Vital Farms (VITL) Adds Freshpet CEO to Board of Directors

Vital Farms, Inc. (NASDAQ:VITL) is one of the 10 best organic food and farming stocks to buy now. On July 2, the company strengthened its board with the appointment of Freshpet CEO William B. (Billy) Cyr.

Cyr will serve on the company’s audit committee, replacing Karl Khoury, who is moving to the nominating and governance committee. Following his appointment, the Vital Farms board now has nine members. He joins the company with over 40 years of experience in the consumer packaged goods space.

“It is incredibly exciting to have Billy join our board,” added Vital Farms’ Founder and Chairperson of the board of directors, Matthew O’Hayer. “He brings a valuable perspective to our organization, and I look forward to working with him to further our mission to bring ethically produced food to the table.”

Vital Farms, Inc. (NASDAQ:VITL), a Certified B Corporation and Delaware public benefit company, partners with over 450 family farms to produce ethically sourced foods. It leads the U.S. market in pasture-raised eggs by retail dollar sales and emphasizes humane animal care and sustainable farming. Its products—like shell eggs, butter, and liquid eggs—are available in over 26,000 stores and featured on hundreds of restaurant menus nationwide. Known for its focus on animal welfare and sustainable farming, the company aligns with the growing consumer demand for ethically sourced food, making it a standout in the organic and natural food space.

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