What Huevos Dagu does

Huevos Dagu (legal entity DAGU, S.A.) is a Spanish egg producer founded in 1974 in Guadalajara, Spain, and currently operating as a subsidiary of Hevo Group. The company controls the full vertical chain of egg production, from manufacturing its own animal feed at a 190,000-ton-capacity factory in Cabanillas del Campo to operating a 2-million-hen laying flock across multiple alternative farming systems (conventional, free-range, barn, and organic), through to packaging and refrigerated distribution. Daily output reaches 2 million eggs, and post the July 2026 acquisition of Germany's Möritz, group capacity rose to 180 million dozen eggs annually.

DAGU's commercial offering centers on fresh shell eggs for the Spanish consumer market plus a secondary line of processed ovoproducts (boiled and peeled quail and chicken eggs, pasteurized liquid whole egg, albumin, and liquid yolk in BIB and bulk formats for the HORECA and food processing sectors). Distribution flows primarily through the eight largest Spanish grocery and wholesale chains (Mercadona, Carrefour, Alcampo, Eroski, Hipercor, Makro, BM, Coviran), supplemented by seven regional distribution delegations enabling next-day store delivery, plus an export business to European markets with over ten years of operating history.

Revenue is generated through standard B2B product sales with pricing negotiated at the retail or wholesale buyer level; no consumer-facing pricing or revenue disclosure is published. Customer concentration is spread across multiple major retail accounts, food service distributors, and European export buyers. The company holds IFS Food, FSSC 22000, and Welfare Quality (AENOR) certifications required for premium retail and export access, and has invested in renewable energy infrastructure (photovoltaic panels and manure heat-recovery) to support ESG positioning with retail buyers.

Name

Huevos Dagu

Legal name

DAGU, S.A.

Website

https://dagu.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Huevos Dagu (DAGU, S.A.) is a vertically integrated Spanish egg producer owned by Hevo Group, producing 2 million eggs daily from a 2 million-hen flock across multiple farming systems. It supplies fresh eggs and ovoproducts to major Spanish retailers and European export markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fresh Egg Production and Ovoproducts

NAICS

Chicken Egg Production (11231), Poultry and Egg Production (1123), Animal Food Manufacturing (31111)

SIC

Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200), Food And Kindred Products (2000), Miscellaneous Food Preparations & Kindred Products (2090)

akta.pro primary industry

Layer Hen Egg Production (Table Eggs) (AFAEADAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Layer (Egg Production) Feed (AFADACAB), Liquid egg processing (pasteurized whole/yolk/white) (AFANAHAB), Egg ingredient manufacturing (albumen, yolk solids, egg protein isolates/hydrolysates) (AFANAHAG), Value-Added Egg Products (Hard-Boiled, Omelets, Egg Mixes) Wholesale (AFAIAEAH), Eggs & Egg Products (Shell, Liquid, Value-Added) (CRADACAJ)

Keywords

• Fresh egg production
• Ovoproducts processing
• Layer hen farming
• Animal feed manufacturing
• Pasteurized liquid eggs

Headquarters

HQ city

Cabanillas Del Campo

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fresh Eggs: Production and sale of fresh eggs including conventional, free-range, barn, and organic eggs under various brand presentations
2. Ovoproducts: Processed egg products including boiled and peeled quail eggs, boiled and peeled hen eggs, liquid whole eggs, liquid egg whites (albumin), and liquid egg yolks. Sold in bottles, BIB formats, and bulk containers for food service and industry
3. Export: International egg exports using Reefer High Cube 40' containers with specialized packaging, serving European markets with over 10 years of export experience

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Huevos Dagu produces and markets fresh shell eggs (conventional, free-range, barn, and organic) and a range of ovoproducts including cooked and peeled quail and chicken eggs, pasteurized liquid whole egg, liquid egg white (albumin), and liquid egg yolk. The company controls the full production chain from its own animal feed manufacturing through laying hen farming to packaging and distribution to Spanish retail chains, food service operators, and European export markets.

Product overview

Huevos Dagu is a Spanish egg producer offering a comprehensive portfolio centered on fresh shell eggs and processed egg products (ovoproducts). The core offering comprises fresh eggs from multiple production systems (conventional, free-range, barn, and organic), complemented by a range of value-added products including pre-cooked eggs (quail and chicken), pasteurized liquid egg products (whole egg, albumin, and yolk). The company operates its own feed manufacturing facility with 190,000 tonnes annual capacity to control the full production chain from feed to finished product. Distribution spans major Spanish retail chains and international export markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fresh Shell Eggs Fresh shell eggs from hens raised in controlled environments, available in multiple housing systems including conventional, free-range (campero), barn (suelo), and organic production methods. Sold to Spanish retail consumers through major supermarket chains.
• Cooked and Peeled Quail Eggs Pre-cooked, peeled quail eggs available in 18-egg and 48-egg packages, requiring refrigeration and lasting 4 days once opened. Targeted at food service and retail consumers.
• Cooked and Peeled Chicken Eggs Pre-cooked, peeled chicken eggs in 75-egg packaging, preserved in solution and requiring refrigeration at 0-4°C. Targeted at food service and retail consumers.
• Liquid Whole Egg Pasteurized liquid whole egg (yolk and white combined) from very fresh chicken eggs, available in 1kg bottles, 5L/10L/20L BIB formats, and bulk containers. Once opened, consume within 24 hours. Targeted at HORECA, food industry, and retail consumers.
• Liquid Egg Albumin (Egg White) Pasteurized liquid egg white from very fresh chicken eggs. 1 liter equals approximately 30 egg whites. Ideal for protein diets, sports nutrition, and baking. Available in 1L bottles and 5L/10L BIB formats.
• Liquid Egg Yolk Pasteurized liquid egg yolk from very fresh chicken eggs, available in 1L bottles for retail and hospitality/industry use.
• Export Eggs (HOZK and KOZ Packaged) Bulk eggs classified by weight (S, M, L classes) and packaged in specialized HOZK and KOZ cartons for international shipping in 40' Reefer High Cube containers to European markets, supported by IFS and FSSC certifications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Full traceability from day-old chicks to finished product
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ElancocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 July 2024Collaboration in animal health and social responsibility campaigns. Elanco and DAGU have partnered on 'Desparasita con un par de huevos' campaign donating eggs to Mensajeros de la Paz foundation, and also worked together on 'Sumando Juntos' program donating eggs to Banco de Alimentos de Madrid.
• GuawcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 July 2024Network of pet specialty stores collaborating with DAGU and Elanco on 'Desparasita con un par de huevos' charitable egg donation campaign supporting Mensajeros de la Paz.
• Fundación Mensajeros de la PazminorOthersFoundation receiving egg donations from DAGU's charitable campaigns, serving people in vulnerable situations.
• Hevo GroupcoreOthersParent company of Spanish egg producer Dagu. Hevo Group completed acquisition of Germany's Möritz in July 2026, expanding Dagu's production capacity to 180 million dozen eggs per year.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Vital Farms: US-based pasture-raised and certified humane egg brand with a strong premium positioning in retail. Comparable in that Dagu is expanding welfare-certified tiers, though Vital Farms operates with a brand-led, premium model rather than integrated commodity production.
• Egg Innovations: US producer of pasture-raised, free-range and organic shell eggs distributed through specialty and natural food retail channels. Comparable focus on welfare-certified and specialty eggs in retail, though at smaller scale and US-only.

Broad incumbents

• Cal-Maine Foods: Largest shell egg producer in the United States, distributing conventional, cage-free, organic and specialty eggs through grocery and food service channels. Comparable product portfolio and retail distribution model, though at significantly larger scale and in a different geography.
• Michael Foods: US producer of value-added egg products (pasteurized liquid, hard-cooked, dried) serving food service and industrial customers, owned by Post Holdings. Directly comparable to Dagu's ovoproducts/B2B segment.
• Rose Acre Farms: Second-largest US shell egg producer, producing conventional, cage-free and specialty eggs including liquid egg products for retail and food service. Comparable in vertical integration and product breadth, though US-focused.

Direct peers

• Eurovo Group: Italian integrated egg producer and processor manufacturing shell eggs, liquid eggs and egg-based ingredients for retail and industrial customers across Europe. Comparable vertical integration model and European B2B/retail mix.
• Huevos Guillén: One of Spain's largest egg producers, headquartered in Valencia, distributing shell eggs and ovoproducts through major Spanish retailers. Closely comparable to Huevos Dagu in scale, product mix, customer base, and Iberian retail focus.
• Ovobex: Netherlands-based processor of liquid egg products (whole egg, yolk, albumen) serving European B2B and food service customers. Highly comparable to Dagu's ovoproduct stream and European export operations.
• Interovo Egg Group: One of Europe's largest integrated egg producers with operations across the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium and Spain, producing shell eggs and egg products. Directly comparable given Dagu's Iberian base and recent German expansion via Möritz.
• Piensos del Segre (PINCASA): Spanish poultry group combining feed manufacturing, layer farming and egg distribution, primarily serving the Spanish market. Comparable vertically integrated model and Iberian retail focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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