michael

Biography

  Michael Foods Inc. is a leading food processor and distributor with business in egg products as well as refrigerated grocery and potato products. The company is the largest supplier of processed eggs in the world

Research Interest

   Michael Foods was deeply affected by the U.S. avian influenza outbreak of 2014-15. In May 2015, the company reported about 35 percent of its egg volume commitments had been affected by the avian influenza outbreak. The outbreak caused losses for Post and the layoff of Michael Foods workers. In June 2015, Michael filed a lawsuit against Hawkeye Pride Egg Farms, part of Center Fresh Group, alleging the egg producer breached its egg supply contract after the outbreak, causing Michael to fail to meet supply obligations