I do not know who gave you this information but Ontario Pride Eggs continues and will continue to collect all the eggs from small producers in Ontario. Our criteria for speciality eggs are different than the one of Best Choice.
At OPE, all eggs must respond to the allegations listed on our packaging (different than the one of Best Choice) and it is financially impossible to verify the methods of production and feeding of chickens for the 57 producers suppliers of Pullets Plus.Analyse the level of Omega in one dozen eggs cost 250$ and we do that two times per year and some small producers produce only few cases per week.We asked them to produce regular eggs and we are committed to pay them the producers prices set by the Ontario Board.Have a good week-endRichard DecellesDirecteur Général / General ManagerNutri-Oeuf inc.
Clarence Martin of Pullets Plus responds that he segregates eggs as to free range, caged birds, omega 3, etc., but OPE pays "a reduced price".
On the Omega 3 issue, Martin said his clients are feeding two per cent more flax than required to meet the Best Choice standard.
I'm beginning to wonder where honest, hard-working egg producers can find a decent grader.
