nvention
Prior to the invention of the egg box, they were delivered in a basket. In 1911, British Columbian newspaper editor Joseph Coyle invented the egg box out of paper. This invention was the result of a debate between a farmer and hotel owner over broken eggs and both parties were blaming the other.
They were made by hand until 1919, when he designed a machine to make the egg boxes.
In the 1950's, H.G. Bennett improved upon the egg carton.
The Structure of Egg Boxes
These items are made from various materials such as Styrofoam, recycled paper, molded pulp or plastic. The grooves in the case that hold each egg are structured that way to absorb shock and to prevent damage during transportation.