Odisha Exports Egg Powder to Austria

Odisha sent its first commercial shipment of dried whole egg powder to Austria on 20 and 21 June 2026. The consignment weighed 22.6 metric tonnes and was exported by OVO Farm Pvt. Ltd., an APEDA-registered company in Bolangir, Odisha.

Egg Powder as a Processed Food Product

Dried whole egg powder is a processed poultry product made from eggs and used in bakery, confectionery, food processing, and pharmaceutical industries. The product has a long shelf life and is traded in international markets as an ingredient for industrial food preparation.

APEDA and Export Facilitation

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority functions under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India. APEDA facilitates exports of agricultural and processed food products through registration, market access support, and export promotion activities.

Processing Facility and Food Safety Standards

The egg powder was produced at a modern egg processing facility established in Bolangir in 2025. The facility holds FSSC 22000 Version 6, HALAL, and KOSHER certifications, which are used in food safety, religious compliance, and international trade documentation.

Important Facts for Exams

• APEDA was established under the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority Act, 1985.
• FSSC 22000 is a food safety certification scheme recognised in global food supply chains.
• HALAL certification is used for products permitted under Islamic dietary rules.
• KOSHER certification is used for products that comply with Jewish dietary laws.

Odisha in Agri-Processing Trade

Bolangir in Odisha is associated with the production and export of processed egg products. The shipment to Austria is linked with India’s processed poultry exports and with the use of certified agri-processing facilities in eastern India.