Egg
Processing Market Report: Innovative Processing for Convenient Living
What is Egg Processing?
Egg Processing is a technique used to enhance the
functional properties of eggs. This set of the process involves breaking,
mixing, filtering, stabilizing, pasteurizing, blending, freezing, cooling, and
packaging of eggs. The processing of egg is crucial as eggs are seen as a
valuable and versatile ingredient used in cooking.
Different Product Types & Applications
Processed eggs are considered as a convenience food as it
eliminates the need to crack the shells. The rise in demand for convenience
foods has resulted in the overall growth of this market. Owing to technological
advancements, processed eggs are more effectively cleaned and pasteurized,
thereby assuring safety, decreased the risk of external contamination and
longer shelf life. Furthermore, the increased use of egg in bakery, dairy,
confectionery, as well as ready to eat products has resulted in the growth of
this market. This trend is likely to continue in the coming years as
well.
North America is the largest market for processed egg
products
North America leads the global egg processing market.
This is owing to the region’s rapid technological advancements in this field as
well as rising demand for ready to eat products. However, stringent rules and
regulations which are continually changing for processed foods are said to be a
challenge for the egg processing industry in that region. The Asia-Pacific
region is expected to witness a high growth rate in the coming years. This is
owing to its rapid urbanization, awareness of the favorable properties of
processed egg products such as pre-cooked eggs, dried eggs or frozen egg yolks
and population growth in these areas.
Market Drivers
Technological advancements in this market have led to the
effective cleaning and pasteurization of egg products. With an increasing
number of people receiving awareness on this fact, the processed egg market has
a rapid growth. Powdered eggs are also made using advanced technology, and
these products are popular owing to their longer shelf life. Also, the increase
in demand for convenience food has led to the growth of this market as an egg
is a very versatile ingredient which is consumed in almost every culture. The
increasing application of egg in new kinds of foods as well as its growing
applications in the bakery, confectionery and ready to eat products have
propelled the growth of the egg processing market. The ease of transportation
of these processed egg products has also resulted in the overall growth of the
market. Owing to the nutritional value of eggs, it is also gaining popularity
in sports and bodybuilding application. The albumen of the egg is used in
products formulated for bodybuilders as it is a rich source of protein. The
easy availability of these products through a variety of channels is further
contributing to the market growth.
Egg Processing Industry Outlook
The egg processing manufacturers, to address the
increasing competition in the market, are adopting various strategies.
Introduction of new processed egg products seems to be a trend among key market
players. For instance, Avril SCA has broadened its commitment towards
alternative eggs claiming that all the eggs produced, sold or used by the Avril
Group will come solely from French livestock units where the laying hens are
reared in barns, or under free-range or organic conditions. The group has
already released products into the market that uses alternative eggs.
Similarly, Eurovo recently launched a product line named the Naturelle. The
product contains pasteurized liquid eggs in a new 250g bottle format.
Egg processing top companies include Actini Group, Avril
SCA, Bouwhuis Enthoven, Eurovo S.R.L., Igreca S.A., Interovo Egg Group B.V,
Moba B.V., Pelbo S.P.A., Sanovo Technology Group, and Rose Acre Farms.