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Egg Shortages Highlight the Urgent Need for Alternatives—And We’re Here to Help

The ongoing egg shortage in the U.S. has once again demonstrated the fragility of our food system. At Plant Origin, we see this as a wake-up call—one that reinforces the need for sustainable, reliable, and scalable alternatives to traditional animal-based products. This is exactly why we developed Exx, our plant-based egg replacer.

What’s Causing the Egg Shortage?
Over the past few years, the U.S. egg industry has faced significant disruptions, with avian influenza outbreaks forcing farmers to cull more than 150 million chickens worldwide. This drastic reduction in the laying hen population has led to soaring egg prices, with some areas seeing costs rise to as much as $9 per dozen. Even major retailers like Walmart and Kroger have imposed purchase limits, while restaurants are adding surcharges on egg-based dishes to manage costs.

Despite intervention efforts, including a $1.7 billion investment from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, experts predict that supply issues may persist well into 2025. The situation has left businesses and consumers scrambling for reliable alternatives.
A Better Way Forward: Plant-Based Innovation
At Plant Origin, we believe food shortages like this should not dictate how people eat. This is why we created Exx, a plant-based egg replacer made from hydrolyzed rice bran protein—a sustainable, nutritious, and cost-stable alternative that doesn’t rely on volatile livestock production.

Unlike conventional eggs, Exx is:
✅ Shelf-stable and long-lasting, reducing food waste and storage issues
✅ Free from cholesterol, making it a heart-healthy option
✅ Sustainably sourced, using rice bran protein from byproducts of rice production

By utilizing existing agricultural byproducts, we reduce waste and create a circular, resilient food system that isn’t impacted by animal disease outbreaks or unstable supply chains.
Now is the Time for Change
The current egg crisis isn’t just a short-term problem—it’s a sign of deeper structural issues in our food industry. Instead of relying on traditional supply chains that are vulnerable to disease and resource depletion, it’s time to embrace innovation.
At Plant Origin, we are dedicated to being part of this new food future—one where sustainability, reliability, and health go hand in hand. The egg shortage may be a crisis, but it’s also an opportunity: to rethink, reimagine, and rebuild a better food system for everyone.
Join us in this movement. The future of food is plant-based.
📩 Want to learn more? Contact us at [email protected]
🌱 Discover Exx: HTTP://www.plantorigin.co

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Monday, January 6 is the application deadline for the 2024 Seeding The Future Global Food System Challenge! 🌱 Be sure your team submits their game-changing innovations for consideration before Monday here: https://hubs.la/Q0316sm70

A big thank you to everyone who participated, shared, or followed along with this year's application cycle. Follow along on social media for more updates soon! Pictured is 2023 Seed Grant winner AQUAGENIUS.

Malaysian couple Seleste Tan and Mogan Anthony founded Lady Wong, a patisserie in New York City's East Village, offering traditional and modern Asian desserts such as pandan layer cake, lapis sago, kuih seri muka, and snow skin mooncakes. Drawing on their experience in Michelin-starred kitchens and blending French pastry techniques with Southeast Asian influences, they introduced New Yorkers to the nostalgic flavours of kuih muih.

What started as a pandemic project in their home kitchen evolved into pop-ups and a permanent shop. Lady Wong’s success has been recognised by publications such as The New York Times and Eater NY, which named it Best Bakery in 2022. Malaysians abroad celebrate its success, while some at home call for a renewed focus on perfecting kuih muih instead of prioritising international pastry trends.

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