U.S. Top Egg Companies Report Released

Rockford, IL – March 9, 2020 – WATT Global Media recently released the February edition of Egg Industry magazine featuring the latest rankings for the top egg producers in the U.S. These companies lead the egg industry according to the size of their layer flocks.

Egg Industry’s exclusive survey of Top Companies identified 68 egg producers in the U.S. with flocks that totaled 342.28 million hens housed as of December 31, 2018, up from 337.88 in 2018. The survey shows layer flocks continue to increase despite an oversupply of eggs and mounting losses.

“The U.S. is adding table egg laying hens faster than the growth of the human population,” says Terrence O’Keefe, Director of Content. “According to Census Bureau estimates. the population had increased at a rate of 0.65% annually compared to a 3% rate for flocks. The cage-free layer expansion is creating an oversupply situation for eggs of all types and will lead to volatile egg prices.”

To compile this report, Egg Industry conducts the survey annually with results from a combination of company-submitted information and estimates from industry sources. The Top Company edition includes information not found elsewhere with additional details available online.

For egg production and other agrifood industries, WATT Global Media offers an expansive database that includes over 1,000 poultry producers from around the world plus trends in egg and poultry production. Within the database, listings are offered globally and by geographic region with a comprehensive index.

Each listing includes a link to detailed profiles with information such as company headquarters, contacts, products, production volume, subsidiaries and additional brands. Databases have search, sort and compare options. Free website registration is required to view data and download information from the online system.

For more Top Company insights – including a spreadsheet of the leading U.S. egg producers over a five-year timespan – go to www.wattagnet.com/product-portfolio.

Find the digital edition of Egg Industry’s Top Companies magazine at www.eggindustry-digital.com.

About Egg Industry Magazine

Egg Industry is the egg industry’s global resource with information on current issues, trends, production practices, processing, personalities and emerging technology. https://www.wattagnet.com/egg

About WATT Global Media

WATT Global Media grows agrifood and pet food businesses with proven results for over 100 years. Access the market expertise, engaged audiences and targeted solutions that lead to successful connections in the poultry, feed and pet food markets. With WATT Global Media, gain a global advantage in implementing dynamic marketing solutions through innovative technology and delivery channels. www.WATTGlobalMedia.com

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