Nu Dawn Eggs

Description

Nu Dawn Eggs, produced by Nu Dawn Eggs (NDE), is a remarkable independent egg producer in South Africa. Let’s crack open some details about these eggs:

1. Origin and Ownership:
   • NDE has been operating since 2001.
   • It was initially part of the Nulaid Eggs division of Pioneer Foods.
   • In 2001, with Pioneer Foods’ support, a group of employees secured a loan to buy the business. They changed the name to uKhahlamba Poultry Farm (UPF).
   • In 2008, UPF became black-owned and decided to supply table eggs directly to the market under the brand Nu Dawn Eggs.
2. Production and Quality:
   • NDE maintains a consistent capacity of over 400,000 hens across 10 houses.
   • The layer hens are primarily Lohmann Silver and Lohmann Brown breeds, with plans to transition to Dekalb Amberlink layers.
   • Point-of-lay pullets arrive at NDE at 18 weeks and spend 54 weeks in egg production before being culled at 72 weeks.
   • The culled hens are then sold live in bulk to buyers, mainly from the KZN South Coast area.
3. Management and Commitment:
   • Seo Mtetwa, the managing director and majority shareholder, actively oversees day-to-day operations.
   • NDE’s commitment to quality and consistency has made it a reliable supplier to retailers and hawkers across KZN and even as far as Mthatha in the Eastern Cape.

Whether scrambled, fried, or poached, Nu Dawn Eggs bring a sunny start to your day! 🥚☀️

For more information or to purchase, you can explore Nu Dawn Eggs at Enyameni Butchery.¹