The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), operating under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, has successfully facilitated the first-ever commercial export shipment of dried whole egg powder from Balangir, Odisha, to Austria. This achievement marks a significant milestone in promoting value-added agricultural and processed food exports from India.
Export Details and Key Players
According to a statement released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the consignment was exported by OVO Farm Pvt Ltd, an APEDA-registered exporter based in Balangir. This shipment underscores the growing global acceptance of Indian value-added poultry products and opens new avenues for exporting processed egg products to premium international markets.
State-of-the-Art Processing Facility
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. This 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 recognized regulations. The unit is certified under FSSC 22000 Version 6 and also holds HALAL and KOSHER certifications.
Applications of Dried Whole Egg Powder
Dried whole egg powder is widely used in the food processing industry, bakeries, confectionery manufacturing, and pharmaceutical applications due to its long shelf life, ease of transportation, and versatility. Produced through spray-drying of liquid eggs, the product undergoes stringent quality control measures to ensure compliance with international standards.
Flag-Off Ceremony
The export consignment, comprising 22.6 metric tonnes of dried whole egg powder, was virtually flagged off by APEDA Chairman Shri Abhishek Dev, IAS. The event was attended by Commissioner-cum-Secretary of the Fisheries and Animal Resources Development (F&ARD) Department, Government of Odisha, Shri Prem Chand, IAS, and Collector and District Magistrate of Balangir, Shri Gaurav Shivaji Isalwar, IAS. Representatives of the exporting company, senior APEDA officials, and other stakeholders also participated in the programme.
APEDA Support and Global Demand
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.
Future Implications
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.
