What IGRECA does

IGRECA is a French family-owned B2B egg-processing company headquartered in Seiches-sur-le-Loir, Maine-et-Loire, founded in 1947 by chemical engineer Yves-Aristide Justeau as France's first egg dehydration factory. The company transforms shell eggs into three core product formats — powdered, liquid, and frozen ovoproducts — covering whole egg, yolk, and white, with all formats available across multiple egg-farming origins (organic, free-range, barn). Its underlying technology is built around spray-drying (atomisation) for powder production, high-temperature pasteurization for liquid products, and industrial egg-breaking and separation lines, complemented by a proprietary computer-assisted production management system, an in-house physicochemical and microbiological quality laboratory operating under HACCP, and a custom-built wastewater treatment plant scaled for the water output of a 25,000-inhabitant city.

The company's value proposition is anchored on replacing manual egg cracking for industrial buyers with consistent, traceable, shelf-stable ingredients (up to 36 months for powders, 12–24 months for frozen, 3–6 weeks refrigerated for liquid), preserving the functional properties of fresh eggs (emulsification via lecithin, foaming/coagulation via ovalbumin, binding, and coloring). A 'Solutions Sur-Mesure' custom-formulation service runs a six-step R&D-to-industrialization pipeline for bespoke taste, texture, and nutritional specifications. Production capacity is approximately 6 million eggs per day — more than 1 billion annually, equivalent to roughly 10% of French national egg production — with exports to 98+ countries supported by a dedicated refrigerated logistics network and 24-hour dispatch.

IGRECA serves two primary B2B segments: agri-food manufacturers (pastries, biscuits, ice creams, sauces, prepared meals, confectionery) and food service/catering operators. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales — a dedicated commercial team handles B2B quotations on a multi-year contractual basis with pricing not publicly disclosed, supported by a secure 'Espace Pro' client portal and structured contact channels for commercial, HR, and quality inquiries. The company holds ISO 9001, BRCGS Food, HACCP, Label Rouge, AB Organic, Fairtrade/Max Havelaar, Kacher, and EDE certifications. Ownership remains within the founder's family (third generation), with Matthieu Justeau serving as Director of Publication; the group structure includes wholly-owned subsidiaries Mayjex (UK) and Eggway, and a core upstream supply partnership with Terrena, a major French agricultural cooperative.

Name

IGRECA

Legal name

IGRECA

Website

https://igreca.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

IGRECA is a French family-owned B2B egg processor (founded 1947) that manufactures powdered, liquid, and frozen ovoproducts for food processing and food service customers, exporting to 98+ countries with capacity of ~1 billion eggs processed annually.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Egg Products / Ovoproducts Processing

NAICS

Dried and Dehydrated Food Manufacturing (311423), Frozen Specialty Food Manufacturing (311412), Food Manufacturing (311)

SIC

Food And Kindred Products (2000), Miscellaneous Food Preparations & Kindred Products (2090)

akta.pro primary industry

Egg ingredient manufacturing (albumen, yolk solids, egg protein isolates/hydrolysates) (AFANAHAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty egg products & blends (salted/sugared, fortified, functional, custom formulations) (AFANAHAE), Value-Added Egg Products (Hard-Boiled, Omelets, Egg Mixes) Wholesale (AFAIAEAH), Egg breaking & separation (yolk/white; whole egg) (AFANAHAA)

Keywords

• Egg processing
• Ovoproducts manufacturing
• Powdered egg products
• Industrial egg ingredients
• Food ingredient supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Seiches-sur-le-loir

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. B2B Sale of Processed Egg Products: IGRECA manufactures and sells processed egg products (powdered, liquid, and frozen) directly to food processing industries and food service companies. Products are sold in bulk formats: 25kg bags for powder, 1000kg aseptic tanks for liquid, and 20–25kg blocks for frozen products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

IGRECA manufactures and sells processed egg products (ovoproduits) in three formats — powder, liquid (pasteurized), and frozen — derived from egg whites, yolks, or whole eggs. Products are sold in bulk B2B volumes (25kg bag-in-box for powder, 1,000kg aseptic tanks for liquid, 20–25kg blocks for frozen) to food processing industries and food service operators, with bespoke formulations available on request.

Product overview

IGRECA is a French family-owned egg processing company founded in 1947, operating as a B2B supplier to the food industry. The product portfolio consists of three main product lines plus custom solutions: (1) Powdered egg products (Blanc d'œuf en poudre, Jaune d'œuf en poudre, Œuf entier en poudre) using spray-drying atomization technology with shelf lives up to 36 months; (2) Liquid egg products (Blanc d'œuf liquide, Jaune d'œuf liquide, Œuf entier liquide) pasteurized and packaged in 1000kg aseptic tanks with 3-6 week DLC; and (3) Frozen egg products (Blanc d'œuf congelé, Jaune d'œuf congelé, Œuf entier congelé) stored at -12 to -18°C with 12-24 month shelf life. Products are available in different egg farming origins (organic/free-range/barn). The custom Solutions Sur-Mesure offering provides tailored formulations through a dedicated R&D process.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Blanc dœuf en poudre (Egg White Powder) Dried egg white processed through spray-drying technology, packaged in 25kg bagged cartons. Preserves proteins (ovalbumine) and functional properties of fresh egg white. Shelf life up to 36 months when stored at 15–25°C. Sold B2B to food processing industries and food service operators.
• Jaune dœuf en poudre (Egg Yolk Powder) Dried egg yolk processed via atomization spray-drying. Eight times less voluminous than fresh eggs. Shelf life of 12 months at 15–25°C. Contains lecithin for emulsification properties. Sold B2B in 25kg bagged cartons to food processing and food service industries.
• Œuf entier en poudre (Whole Egg Powder) Whole egg (white and yolk mixed) reduced to powder form via spray-drying. Four times less voluminous than fresh eggs, no cold storage required. 12-month shelf life (DDM) at 15–25°C. Sold B2B in 25kg bag-in-box packaging to food processing and food service operators.
• Blanc dœuf liquide (Liquid Egg White) Liquid egg white pasteurized at high temperature (50–70°C). Packaged in 1,000kg aseptic stainless steel tanks or 5/10/20kg plastic tanks. Delivered within 24 hours. DLC of 3–6 weeks. Sold B2B to food processing and food service operators.
• Jaune dœuf liquide (Liquid Egg Yolk) Liquid egg yolk pasteurized for extended shelf life. Contains lecithin for emulsifying properties. Same nutritional qualities as fresh yolk including vitamins A, B, D, E and proteins. Packaged in 1,000kg aseptic tanks or smaller formats. Sold B2B to food processing and food service.
• Œuf entier liquide (Liquid Whole Egg) Pasteurized liquid whole egg (white and yolk mixed). Packaged in 1,000kg aseptic stainless steel or plastic tanks. Delivered within 24 hours in France. Preserves coloring and emulsifying properties of yolk. Sold B2B to food processing and food service operators.
• Blanc dœuf congelé (Frozen Egg White) Frozen egg white stored at -12 to -18°C in 25kg rectangular containers. Extended shelf life of 12–24 months. Preserves coagulating and foaming properties of ovalbumine. Sold B2B to food processing and food service operators.
• Jaune dœuf congelé (Frozen Egg Yolk) Frozen egg yolk at -12 to -18°C in 25kg containers. 12–24 month shelf life. Preserves nutritional and functional qualities including lecithin for emulsification. Sold B2B to food processing and food service operators.
• Œuf entier congelé (Frozen Whole Egg) Frozen whole egg (white and yolk mixed) at -12°C minimum. 12–24 month shelf life. Requires rapid use after thawing. Same nutritional and functional qualities as fresh eggs. Sold B2B to food processing and food service operators.
• Solutions Sur-Mesure (Custom Egg Product Solutions) Custom egg product solutions following a 6-step process: client need analysis, R&D formulation, testing/validation, pilot production, full-scale manufacturing, and delivery with ongoing support. Tailored to specific taste, texture, and nutritional requirements. Targeted at B2B food industry customers requiring unique specifications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 80% of eggs sourced from alternative farming (free-range, organic, barn), predominantly French origin
• +4 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• MayjexminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMayjex is listed as a subsidiary/partner on IGRECA's company page. Based in the UK (mayjex.co.uk), the nature of the partnership appears to be related to the egg products or food industry supply chain.
• EggwayminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEggway is listed as a partner on IGRECA's company page. The company appears to operate in the egg products or poultry sector (eggway.com), with a partnership relationship supporting IGRECA's upstream supply chain.
• TerrenacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTerrena is a major French agricultural cooperative and is listed as one of IGRECA's key partners/filiales. Given Terrena's position as a large French agri-food cooperative, this partnership is a significant upstream supply chain and strategic relationship, with Terrena likely supplying eggs to IGRECA's production facility.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Hubei Shendan Health Food: China's largest egg products manufacturer producing liquid egg, egg powder, and freeze-dried egg products for industrial customers — comparable in scale and product mix to IGRECA but serving primarily Asian markets.
• Deb-El Food Products: US-based egg products manufacturer offering liquid, frozen, and dried egg products to the food industry — directly comparable product formats to IGRECA but operating in the North American market with limited European overlap.

Others

• Actini Group: French designer and manufacturer of pasteurization and liquid-egg processing equipment — directly relevant as an enabling infrastructure provider to the ovoproducts industry in which IGRECA competes, supplying process technology to many of IGRECA's direct peers.

Direct peers

• Eurovo Group: Italy-headquartered, one of Europe's largest ovoproducts manufacturers with a multi-format portfolio (liquid, frozen, powdered eggs) and pan-European distribution — directly competes with IGRECA for the same B2B food-manufacturer customers across Europe.
• Sanovo Egg Group: Denmark-based global supplier of egg-processing equipment and egg products, offering liquid, frozen, and powdered eggs to the food industry — directly overlaps with IGRECA's core product formats and customer base.
• Ovobel: Belgian ovoproducts manufacturer producing pasteurized liquid egg, frozen egg, and egg powder for industrial and foodservice clients across Europe — comparable in scale and product mix to IGRECA, including focus on alternative-farming sourcing.
• Bouwhuis Enthoven: Dutch egg processing company producing liquid, frozen, and powdered egg products for the European food industry — competes directly with IGRECA in industrial B2B channels across Northwest Europe.

Broad incumbents

• Kewpie Corporation: Japan-headquartered global food manufacturer whose core mayonnaise and processed-egg products use egg ingredients at industrial scale — overlaps with IGRECA's processed-egg-ingredient category but addresses a broader CPG portfolio.
• Kerry Group: Ireland-based global taste and nutrition ingredients company serving the same food-manufacturer customer base as IGRECA — comparable B2B business model and channel access, but with a much broader portfolio spanning flavors, functional ingredients, and proteins.
• Cargill: Global food-ingredients conglomerate with a significant egg products and protein ingredients business — overlaps with IGRECA's B2B ingredient supply model but operates across a vastly wider portfolio including plant proteins, oils, and sweeteners.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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