Who can receive eggs?
Most of our community can pick up rescued eggs as an add-on right now - but we can't deliver them to every postcode just yet. If you can't see eggs available as an add-on in your account, this means they haven't reached your area. Rest assured, we're working hard to make eggs available to all Oddbox customers as soon as possible - watch this space!
Where do your eggs come from?
Our eggs come from St. Ewe, a multi-award-winning, B Corp egg producer which is focused on animal welfare. St. Ewe is based in Cornwall with family values at its heart. They only work with like-minded British family farmers who give their hens the outdoor lifestyle they deserve.
Are the eggs free range?
Yes. All of St. Ewe's eggs are free-range, with every one of their producers meeting strict standards. This means the hens are kept in sheds but have continuous access to outdoor runs during the day, where they can forage, dust bathe and explore. There must be a minimum of four square meters of outdoor space per hen.
What food safety and welfare certifications do the eggs have?
All St. Ewe hen eggs have the British Lion mark, which is a non-negotiable requirement. This mark guarantees high standards for food safety and traceability, including salmonella vaccination for all hens. St. Ewe and all its suppliers are also RSPCA Assured. This scheme focuses on animal welfare and sets higher standards than regular legislation.
Are the eggs organic?
No - St. Ewe don’t produce organic eggs and have no plans at this stage to do so. All their hen eggs are free-range and come from birds that are RSPCA Assured.
What is St. Ewe’s approach to the environment?
We chose to partner with St. Ewe because they’re working hard to lower their environmental impact in several key areas:
- Carbon Footprint: Many of St. Ewe's producers are using renewable energy and doing great things for biodiversity – like planting trees and introducing more woodland ranges. St. Ewe's ‘EggBox’ production site uses 'Green planet energy' and has its own solar panels, allowing the machines to be run Carbon-Neutral.
- Feed: St. Ewe is working hard to reduce their reliance on soy - the biggest negative environmental impactor in egg production - by either finding alternatives or ensuring 100% verified deforestation and conversion-free soy by 2026. They have ongoing research with partners like the University of Exeter to help explore alternative protein sources, such as legumes, sunflowers and insects.
- Manure Management: Most producers use muck stores and keep records of manure sales or spreading on their land, following strict regulations. Any excess manure is typically sold to arable farms as a cost-effective alternative to commercial fertilisers, with strict record keeping.
How do the eggs help fight food waste?
To fit with our food waste-fighting mission, we’re prioritising surplus eggs that are at risk of going to waste. Just like fruit and veg suppliers, egg packers often have “too many” of certain sizes or colours that don't meet the specific demands of their retail customers. By rescuing eggs in all sizes and colours, we can support egg packers and give our community interesting and constantly changing mixed egg packs. When surplus eggs aren’t available, we’ll switch to standard packs temporarily.
What does B Corp status mean?
In March 2025, St. Ewe became Europe’s first egg packer to achieve B Corp Certification. This certification is a huge milestone that reinforces their leadership in UK food security and sustainability. The manufacturer of their egg cartons is also B Corp certified.
What kind of packaging does St. Ewe use?
St. Ewe are the only packers who use corrugated egg cartons. This packaging is tougher than standard egg boxes, which helps to reduce the number of eggs wasted throughout the supply chain. All papers used are FSC certified, 100% recycled, 100% recyclable and 100% compostable. The inks used are mineral oil-free. St. Ewe prefer moulded pulp or cardboard due to its strong environmental credentials and avoids packaging made from materials like PLA or Bagasse.