Hy-Line International
Biotechnology ResearchIowa, United States51-200 Employees
Hy-Line International is a biotechnology-focused company that develops and markets egg-laying poultry genetic stock. Founded in 1936 by Henry A. Wallace, it was an early adopter of hybridization in commercial layer breeding and now employs an in-house molecular genetics team to integrate DNA-based approaches into its breeding program. Based in West Des Moines, Iowa, the firm serves a global market, producing brown, tint, and white egg stock for more than 120 countries and ranking as the largest selling layer in both the American and global markets. In the poultry genetics sector, Hy-Line provides commercial producers with breeding stock to support egg production. In 2026, the company participated in the IPPE trade show, reflecting ongoing industry engagement.