Egg producers have rebounded and offer an ample supply of egg ingredients in all forms
November 2, 2016
Food formulators and ingredient buyers now can enjoy an ample supply of eggs and egg ingredients in all forms—including shell eggs and further processed liquid, dried or frozen eggs. The egg industry worked diligently to recover from the impact it suffered due to the unprecedented avian influenza (AI) outbreak in 2015.
Notable efforts at producing plant-derived meat substitutes and analogs abound. And sports and energy food and beverage designers tapped into the value of protein for active bodies years ago. Further, with a major shift under way to reduce reliance on meat as a primary daily source of protein, ingredient technologists are engaged in providing high-value, technologically advanced protein alternatives.