Being a compact and natural source of vitamins and minerals needed for the smooth functioning of the body and brain, Egg keeps one energized. The most recent studies and the 2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans both support the use of eggs in a balanced diet. Because eggs are a cheap, readily available source of high-quality protein with a variety of vitamins and minerals that support health at every stage of life, this is especially troubling.
An average egg of large size contains 70 calories which contain supportive nutrients for brain health. As per the advisory of the American Heart Association, healthy individuals can include a whole egg in their heart-healthy dietary consumption patterns. In the case of an older healthy person, this amount could be two eggs per day in relation to a heart-healthy diet.
Because egg-based products are becoming more and more popular driven by the confectionary sector, a wide variety of egg products are currently available on the market. As a result, the growth of the egg and egg product markets can be attributed to the widespread availability of a variety of egg products. These products come in solid, concentrated, crystalline, frozen, liquid, and deep-frozen forms.
As a result of the aforementioned factors, the demand for egg products is expected to reach a valuation of US$ 11.3 billion in 2021, according to the latest Fact.MR study. The value of the egg products market is expected to surge to US$ 23.1 billion by 2031, exhibiting growth at a healthy CAGR of 7.4% over the next ten years.
With the growing importance of Egg in a healthy diet consumption is expected to rise wherein the following companies are gaining global market attention-
Cal-Maine Foods Inc.
The company is the largest egg producer as well as distributor of eggs in the USA. It sold about 1,069 million dozen shell eggs in 2020, or about 19% of the total number of shell eggs consumed domestically. In May 2021 Cal-Maine acquired shares of River Valley Egg Farm from Rose Acre Farms. River Valley was a joint venture between Rose Acre Farms and Cal-Maine Foods.
Sparboe Farms Inc.
The US egg market receives truckloads of eggs from Sparboe Farms, Inc. Additionally, the company generously donates eggs to food pantries in various US states, including Minnesota, Iowa, and Colorado. With 5.5 million chickens, the business has a 2% market share in the egg market. In 2021, it was the top US egg producer.
NestFresh
In 2021, NestFresh, a leader in local, humane and sustainable eggs, has expanded its reach into the world of sustainable and humane food by acquiring New Barn Organics. In 2020, NestFresh, the leader in processed eggs, has shown its category leadership once again with the debut of the brand’s new EGG POP! In response to customer and retailer demand for healthier solutions that don’t sacrifice taste or convenience.
Noble Foods Ltd
The company introduced a new Liquid egg brand named ‘The Great British Egg Co.’, which will be an addition to its existing liquid egg brand in the retail market, ‘The Happy Egg Co. Emerging companies are following such techniques to make a mark in the industry. They are upgrading their facilities and investing in equipment and technologies for processing eggs.
Nature Egg LLP
The company became one of the pioneer firms to introduce liquid eggs in the market. Fresh and pasteurized liquid eggs, pure egg white, and yolk are some of the popular products by this brand that can be directly used in confectionery and other food dishes. EggEasy is available in packages of 5 to 10L all one has to do is pour and use. These products are used dominantly in French toast, pies, and quiches.
Vencomatic UK
For the contemporary poultry farmer, Vencomatic UK offers high-welfare poultry solutions. With its group of engineers, poultry specialists, and committed workers, they are able to offer the aftercare support for which they are recognized. Vencomatic UK collaborates with clients to deliver high-value systems that minimize system eggs and labor and reduce smothering.
Dalehead Foods
In 1969, Dalehead Foods was established. In 1999, Dalehead and Roach Foods amalgamated to create Flagship Foods Ltd, which went on to become one of the top producers of pig meat in the UK. In 2004, Flagship Foods, which at the time consisted of Roach Foods, Dalehead Foods, and Flagship Fresh Meats, joined the Danish Crown group of businesses, a subsidiary of which is Tulip Ltd.