Eggs play a vital role in all food service operations, as a key ingredient in many recipes and a wonderful protein-packed snack on their own. Michigan is home to a growing egg industry, ranking as the nation’s sixth largest producer of eggs. 

Facts and Tips

• Fact: Michigan is now home to 15 million laying hens, which each produce 250-300 eggs per year.
• Storage Tip: Refrigerate eggs at 45°F or lower when they are received and keep them refrigerated until they are used.
• Nutrition Tip: One egg supplies 12% of an adult’s required daily protein.

Resources

Use the product guide and promotional materials linked below to learn more about sourcing, serving and celebrating Michigan eggs at your institution!

Cultivate Michigan Resources

• Egg Product Guide (PDF) - Includes facts, tips, purchasing information & recipes!
• Promotional Materials
• Egg Window Decal (PDF)
• Egg Poster - 8 1/2'' x 11'' (PDF)
• Egg Poster - 8 1/2 x 14'' (PDF)
• Egg Poster - 18" x 24" (PDF)

Featured Recipe

Mini Bacon & Swiss Quiche

Featured Story

Cracking the Code: Bronson Healthcare's Journey to Local Eggs