US Pete and Gerry’s Organics egg producer elects new CEO

Free range egg producer Pete and Gerry’s Organics LLC announced Tom Flocco as its new CEO on October 3, 2022.

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Free range egg producer Pete and Gerry’s Organics LLC announced Tom Flocco as its new CEO on October 3, 2022.

Flocco has over 35 years of experience in the food, beverage and consumer products industries. Previously, he served as President and COO of snack food company Utz Brands and President and CEO of distilled spirits business Beam Suntory. Additionally, he has worked for consulting firm McKinsey and Company and consumer goods company Procter & Gamble in sales and brand management roles.

"I am extremely excited for the opportunity to join the Pete and Gerry's team at a pivotal moment in the company's journey," stated Flocco. "Pete and Gerry's is a pioneer in the premium egg category with tremendous growth potential as consumers demand more nutritious, sustainable and humanely raised eggs. I look forward to working with our team members, our family farmers and our customers to continue on this incredible journey."

Adam Waglay, Co-Founder of equity firm Butterfly and an interest holder in Pete and Gerry's, added: "We are thrilled to have Tom join Pete and Gerry's leadership team as CEO. Tom is an impressive executive with a wealth of experience across food and consumer businesses that will help us accelerate the company's growth and further its mission."

More about Pete and Gerry’s

Pete and Gerry’s is headquartered in Monroe, New Hampshire, with a second processing facility in Greencastle, Pennsylvania. The company works with over 50 farms in New Hampshire, Vermont and Pennsylvania under the Pete and Gerry’s Organic, Nellie’s Free Range and Consider Pasture brands.

Pete and Gerry’s became the first egg producer to earn its Certified B-Corporation status globally in 2013, which is a private certification of for-profit companies that measures social and environmental performance. In 2020, the company worked on creating the egg sector’s first reusable egg carton made of recycled, BPA-free plastic. In May 2021, the producer was sold to private equity firm Butterfly in hopes of expanding the company’s growth beyond the egg industry.

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