Renova Technologies is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Shockwave, LLC, founded in 2019. ReOvo ingredients are produced by Renova Technologies. Renova uses Shockwave’s drying and particle size reduction technology to transform eggshell — a byproduct otherwise sent to landfill — into a line of natural, functional ingredients, including ReOvo™ Eggshell Membrane.
Demand for natural collagen ingredients is growing fast across cosmetics, nutraceuticals, and pet nutrition — but most collagen on the market comes from marine or bovine sources, which carry their own sourcing and sustainability concerns. Brands formulating in these categories are increasingly looking for alternative collagen sources that are natural, traceable, and don’t compete with food-grade animal protein supply chains.
Meanwhile, a usable collagen source is discarded every day as part of ordinary egg processing: the thin membrane lining the inside of the shell. Eggshell membrane contains collagen types I, V and X, along with hyaluronic acid and chondroitin — the same compounds used in joint, skin, and coat formulations. Left unprocessed, however, it’s simply a byproduct with no path to market, typically discarded along with the shell itself.
A Natural Collagen Source, Ready to Use
Shockwave’s processing technology recovers and stabilizes eggshell membrane, separating it from the shell and unlocking it as a usable ingredient marketed under our Renova brand. The result is a natural, sustainable, upcycled source of collagen and bioactive compounds for cosmetic, nutraceutical, and pet nutrition applications.
Need ReOvo membrane specs for your formulation?
Three Forms, Built for Your Application
Raw Eggshell Membrane
Available NowIsolated from whole eggshell and milled. Heat-dried; not pasteurized. See the spec sheet for microbiological limits. ReOvo 200 is an off-white powder that contains collagen types I, V and X, along with the membrane’s naturally occurring hyaluronic acid and chondroitin. With ≤1,680 micron particle size, ≤8% moisture, up to 50% protein, and a 24-month shelf life, it’s well suited for cosmetic and personal care formulations. It is natural and U.S.-sourced.
- Particle Size
- ≤ 1,680 μm
- Moisture
- ≤ 8%
- Protein
- Up to 50%
- Shelf Life
- 24 months
- Sourcing
- U.S.-sourced
- Best For
- Cosmetics, personal care
Pasteurized Eggshell Membrane
Available NowMilled and heat-treated rather than hydrolyzed, ReOvo 210 retains its native collagen structure and GAGs (chondroitin, hyaluronic acid, glucosamine) in an ultra-fine, ≤30 micron, free-flowing powder. It carries a 24-month shelf life and is natural and U.S.-sourced. Production capacity up to 300,000 lb/yr; contact us for current availability and lead times. It’s best suited for joint and mobility support, skin and coat wellness, and powder toppers and multivitamin blends — though its intact (non-hydrolyzed) protein structure makes it a poor fit for limited-ingredient diets.
- Particle Size
- ≤ 30 μm
- Structure
- Native collagen + GAGs
- Shelf Life
- 24 months
- Sourcing
- U.S.-sourced
- Capacity
- Up to 300,000 lb/yr
- Best For
- Joint, skin & coat, toppers
Hydrolyzed Eggshell Membrane
In developmentRefined through a controlled enzymatic process, ReOvo 240 breaks the native protein structure down into small, highly soluble peptides (≥95% water solubility, ≥75% protein), unlocking use cases the native membrane can’t serve — limited-ingredient diets, sensitive stomach and skin formulas, palatability-focused formulations, and wet food, broths, and gravies. ReOvo 240 is in development.
- Solubility
- ≥ 95%
- Protein
- ≥ 75%
- Structure
- Small peptides
- Best For
- Limited-ingredient diets, wet food, broths
- Availability
- In development
Eggshell Membrane is part of Renova’s broader ingredient platform, which turns eggshell — a byproduct historically sent straight to the landfill — into a family of natural, functional ingredients. For brands evaluating alternatives to marine or bovine collagen, it is upcycled from egg processing; a non-bovine, non-marine collagen source.
Why Manufacturers Choose Eggshell Membrane
- Natural, sustainable source of collagen and GAGs (chondroitin, hyaluronic acid, glucosamine)
- Raw (ReOvo 200) and pasteurized (ReOvo 210) formats in production now
- Native and hydrolyzed formats suited to different formulation needs
- ReOvo 240, in development, is a hydrolyzed format whose high solubility suits wet-format products
- Natural, U.S.-sourced ingredient
- Upcycled ingredient supporting sustainability goals
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For full specs, formulation guidance, or to place an order, visit our Renova brand pages — the same formulations suited to applications across cosmetics, nutraceuticals, and pet nutrition.
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