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APEDA facilitates first-ever export of dried whole egg powder from Odisha to Austria

APEDA announced on 20 June 2026 the first-ever commercial export of dried whole egg powder from Balangir, Odisha, to Austria.

Summary

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated the first-ever commercial export shipment of dried whole egg powder from Balangir, Odisha, to Austria, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said on 20 June 2026. The 22.6-tonne APEDA-facilitated consignment by OVO Farm Pvt Ltd was virtually flagged off by APEDA Chairman Abhishek Dev.

Key facts

First
Dried whole egg powder export from Odisha
Route
Balangir, Odisha to Austria
Quantity
22.6 metric tonnes
Exporter
OVO Farm Pvt Ltd, Balangir
Flagged off by
APEDA Chairman Abhishek Dev

Practice MCQs 2 questions

Q1

APEDA facilitated the first-ever commercial export of dried whole egg powder from Balangir, Odisha, to which country (announced 20 June 2026)?

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Correct answer: C — Austria

The first-ever shipment of dried whole egg powder from Balangir, Odisha, went to Austria.

Q2 Advanced

What was the size of the first dried whole egg powder consignment from Odisha to Austria, flagged off by APEDA?

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Correct answer: D — 22.6 metric tonnes

The consignment comprised 22.6 metric tonnes of dried whole egg powder.

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