Inicia is the largest egg production and distribution company in the country, with an annual commercialisation of 50,000,000 eggs. Founded by Jean-Baptiste Wiehe and Bernard Montocchio in 1978, the company has introduced the first-ever branded Mauritian egg and also grown vertically into related sectors such as chicks and animal feed production, as well as farming equipment, veterinary, and pet products. Inicia is recognized as a major player in the agro sector in Mauritius.