Cage-free eggs are produced from poultry that is allowed to wander in open. Cage-free poultry has observed a healthier lifestyle, which has uplifted the nutritional quality of the eggs. Commercially available cage-free eggs come in white and brown color, having varying size like small, medium, large, and others. Also, cage-free eggs are moderately bigger in size and more yolk content than the conventional caged eggs.
Market Forecast
Cage-free eggs embrace many health supporting qualities, which has raised its consumption in the population suffering from high cholesterol level in the recent years. Moreover, extraordinary demand from the consumers has encouraged the manufacturers to shift to cage-free eggs business over conventional caged eggs. Furthermore, high content of omega-3 fatty acid in cage-free eggs makes it a good choice for consumers, which also promotes a better heart health.
Downstream Analysis
Cage-free eggs market are segmented on the basis of egg color, egg size, and distribution channel. The egg color segment is comprised of white and brown color. The white colored cage-free egg is dominating the global market. White egg is low-priced and involves low investment in feed. In addition, the white egg gets matured in a shorter period, so its yield is high. However, the poultry industry is experiencing high demand for brown eggs owing to the high amount of omega-3 fatty acids, which maintains an optimum level of body cholesterol.
Competitive Analysis
The major players in the cage-free eggs market
Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (U.S.)
Midwest Poultry Services, L.P.(U.S.)
Eggland's Best, LLC. (U.S.)
Weaver Brothers, Inc. (U.S.)
Herbruck Poultry Ranch, Inc. (U.S.)
Kuramochi Sangyo Co., Ltd. (Japan)
Lakes Freerange Egg Co., Ltd. (U.K.)
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Regional Analysis
The global cage-free eggs market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and rest of the world (RoW). Europe is dominating the global market followed by North America. In Europe, Poland is accounted for a greater consumption of cage-free eggs owing to the large size and bright orange yolks, which is rich in fatty acids and maintain an optimum level of body cholesterol. Additionally, it has a better taste than the conventional caged eggs.