1.
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products
Export Development Authority
facilitated the first-ever
commercial export shipment of dried whole egg powder from Balangir,
Odisha, to Austria.
2.
The
export marks a significant milestone in promoting value-added agricultural and processed
food exports from
India.
3.
The
consignment was exported by OVO
Farm Pvt. Ltd., an APEDA-registered exporter based in Balangir, Odisha.
4.
The
shipment demonstrates the growing global acceptance of Indian value-added poultry products.
5.
It
also opens new opportunities for exporting processed egg products to premium
international markets.
6.
To
strengthen the regional egg value chain, OVO Farm established a state-of-the-art egg processing facility
in Balangir in 2025.
7.
The
facility manufactures dried egg products that meet national and international
food safety and quality standards.
8.
The
plant complies with:
o Export Inspection Council (EIC) standards
o European Union hygiene requirements
o Other internationally recognized
regulations
9.
The
facility holds:
o FSSC 22000 Version 6 certification
o HALAL certification
o KOSHER certification
10. Dried whole egg powder is produced through
the spray-drying
of liquid eggs.
11. The product is valued for:
·
Long
shelf life
·
Ease
of transportation
·
Versatility
in industrial applications
12. It is widely used in:
·
Food
processing industries
·
Bakeries
·
Confectionery
manufacturing
·
Pharmaceutical
products
13. The production process includes stringent
quality control measures to meet international standards.
14. The exported consignment consisted of 22.6 metric tonnes of dried whole egg
powder.
15. The shipment was virtually flagged off by Abhishek Dev.
16. The event was attended by:
·
Prem
Chand
·
Gaurav
Shivaji Isalwar
·
APEDA
officials and industry stakeholders
17. APEDA provided support through financial
assistance schemes aimed at:
·
Strengthening
processing infrastructure
·
Promoting
food safety and quality management systems
·
Enhancing
laboratory testing facilities
18. These initiatives improve export
competitiveness and help exporters comply with strict international standards.
19. Austria and several other European
countries import egg powder for various food and industrial uses.
20. The successful shipment highlights the
increasing demand for Indian processed food products in the European market.
21. It reinforces India's reputation as a
reliable supplier of high-quality agricultural and food products.
22. The export is expected to:
·
Encourage
investment in poultry processing
·
Strengthen
Odisha’s agro-processing ecosystem
·
Generate
employment opportunities
·
Boost
exports of value-added food products from the state
The first commercial
export of dried whole egg powder from Odisha to Austria represents an important
achievement for India's processed food sector. It showcases the country's
growing capabilities in value-added agricultural exports, strengthens Odisha’s role
in food processing, and supports India's broader goal of expanding its presence
in high-value global markets.
The
Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under
the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, facilitated the first-ever
commercial export shipment of dried whole egg powder from Balangir,
Odisha, to Austria, marking a significant milestone in promoting value-added agricultural
and processed food exports from India.
The
consignment was exported by OVO Farm Pvt. Ltd., Balangir, an APEDA-registered exporter. The shipment reflects
the growing global acceptance of Indian value-added poultry products and opens new
avenues for the export of processed egg products to premium international markets.
To
strengthen the regional egg value chain and promote export-led growth, the exporter
established a state-of-the-art egg processing facility in Balangir
in 2025. The facility manufactures dried egg products that comply with national
and international food safety and quality standards, including EIC standards, European
Union hygiene requirements and other globally recognised regulations. The unit is
certified under FSSC 22000 Version 6 and also holds HALAL and KOSHER certifications.
Dried
whole egg powder is widely used in the food processing industry, bakeries, confectionery
manufacturing and pharmaceutical applications owing to its long shelf life, ease
of transportation and versatility. Produced through the spray-drying of liquid eggs,
the product undergoes stringent quality control measures to ensure compliance with
international standards.
The
export consignment, comprising 22.6 metric tonnes of dried whole egg powder, was
virtually flagged off by Chairman, APEDA, Abhishek Dev, IAS. The event was attended
by Commissioner-cum-Secretary, Fisheries and Animal Resources Development (F&ARD)
Department, Government of Odisha, Prem Chand, IAS, and Collector and District Magistrate,
Balangir, Gaurav Shivaji Isalwar, IAS. Representatives
of the exporting company, senior APEDA officials and other stakeholders also participated
in the programme.
APEDA
has extended support to the exporter through its financial assistance schemes aimed
at strengthening processing infrastructure, promoting the adoption of food safety
and quality management systems, and enhancing laboratory testing capabilities. These
interventions help improve export competitiveness and enable Indian exporters to
meet the stringent requirements of global markets.
Austria
and several other European countries import egg powder for a range of food and industrial
applications. The successful export of this consignment highlights the increasing
demand for Indian processed food products in the European Union and reinforces India's
position as a reliable supplier of high-quality agricultural and food products.
The
export is expected to encourage further investment in poultry processing, strengthen
Odisha's agro-processing ecosystem and create new opportunities
for expanding exports of value-added products from the state.