The protein boom is undergoing a major transformation, and in 2026, eggs are not just for breakfast. They are taking center stage and becoming the clean-protein foundation of a new generation of versatile snacks. In my exclusive interview with Oolie Foods VP of Sales and Marketing, Faith Ferguson, she shares her knowledge of why eggs are emerging as the smartest clean protein, along with her expertise, Oolie’s impressive products, and more.
Thank you so much for joining us. You have quite an impressive background.
I’m a passionate foodie, an ingredient snob, a dedicated label-reader, and someone who manages food allergies while living a keto lifestyle. Basically, I am Oolie’s ideal fan! I came into food manufacturing by accident. It started with ignoring a no soliciting sign to make a cold-call sales pitch at a food plant. Fast forward more than a decade after pioneering hard-boiled eggs as a retail-ready, grab-and-go product, I became known as “The Egg Lady.” I would be at a trade show and hear someone say, “Hey, there’s the Egg Lady!” I decided it was more important for customers to remember my product than my name, so I leaned into it. Now, nearly 20 years in the industry, I proudly call myself the “Oolie Egg Lady” because Oolie is the most deliciously revolutionary way of eating eggs. I’m excited to share the incredible power of this simple, egg-based brand with everyone.
Oolie is an amazing and innovative brand. Tell us why we would want to implement Oolie into our diet.
Oolie delivers the unexpected, such as a dairy-free yogurt with 11 grams of highly bioavailable protein and nearly every other nutrient you need in your daily diet; plus savory dips with 16 grams of complete protein containing all nine essential amino acids. And there’s no eggy taste. There’s not a drop of dairy, soy, nuts, gluten, or thickeners in our products. Our dips contain no oils of any kind, completely seed-oil free. Even more impressive, Oolie is made by upcycling ‘ugly’ hard-boiled eggs into a creamy base that carries delicious flavors like Vanilla and Key Lime in our yogurts, and Yellow Curry and Mediterranean Tomato in our dips.
What sets Oolie apart from others and what are your top products?
Oolie is the world’s first egg-based brand of dips and yogurts. Every product is made with at least 50% free-range eggs, delivering unparalleled nutrient density and protein-rich satiety. Our Garlic & Herb and Mediterranean Tomato Dips have quickly become favorites. Oolie’s versatility makes it a natural meal shortcut, similar to sour cream or hummus, but with better protein and flavor. In the yogurt line, Vanilla stands out, offering rich, guilt-free indulgence reminiscent of crème brûlée.
I see you offer a bunch of Oolie recipes to get creative in the kitchen. What are your favorites?
I challenge myself to find a new use for Oolie every week. My current favorite is a simple three-ingredient Yellow Curry Chicken: slow-cooked chicken (shredded or diced), Oolie Yellow Curry Dip, and a splash of chicken bone broth for blending. I enjoy it warm or cold, with a fork or crudités, for lunch or dinner. It’s incredibly satisfying and full of flavor.
What is something about eggs that most people are unaware of?
Eggs are the protein standard by which all other proteins are measured. The only protein more perfectly matched is mother’s milk, which is not readily available at retail. Eggs have the highest bioavailability of any whole food protein, meaning the human body can use egg protein more efficiently than almost any other source, roughly twice that of plant-based proteins.
Working in the wellness industry for so many years, do you have any top health tips or habits that you could share?
Read and understand labels. If you need a chemistry degree to know what something is, don’t eat it. All Oolie products contain short, recognizable ingredient lists filled with foods you know and love. That should be the standard, not the exception.
Anything else we should know?
Oolie proves that choosing better protein and living dairy-free isn’t a trade-off, it’s the new standard. Go enjoy life, deliciously.
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