Erode-headquartered SKM Eggs has bagged the “Export Excellence Award” under 100 per cent EOU (Export Oriented Unit) category in Agro and Food sector. The award was given away in one stroke for two consecutive years (2012-13 and 2013-14).

Madras Export Processing Zone (MEPZ), Special Economic zone, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India recognized SKM Eggs as Best Exporters.

The company has the capacity to break 18 lakh eggs per day. “We have contracted with farmers for supply of eggs,” its Chief Executive Shivakumar told this correspondent adding “export of egg powder is mainly to Japan, European countries and the Middle East. Only negligible volume is sold in the domestic market”.

The company clocked a turnover of Rs 269.20 cr in 2014-15, up from Rs 237.10 cr the earlier year.

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