How are fresh eggs collected and cooled on commercial farms?

On commercial farms, the collection and cooling of fresh eggs are highly mechanized processes designed to maintain quality and safety.

• Collection: Eggs are gathered from the hens using automatic collection belts that transport them from the housing area.12
• Cooling: Once collected, the eggs are stored on-site in a cooler maintained at approximately 7 °C (45 °F) before they are transported to a central processing plant for washing, sanitizing, and grading.1

This rapid movement through market channels and controlled storage helps ensure that the eggs remain fresh for the consumer.1