International Egg Commission

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Industry Overview

An introduction to the global egg industry

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The World Egg Industry - a few facts and figures

The International Egg Commission (IEC) has members in over 50 egg-producing countries throughout the world. Its members include egg producers, egg packers, egg traders and egg processors, accounting for approximately 80% of world egg production.

 

Eggs - The Key to Life

Eggs are one of nature’s highest quality sources of protein (in relation to human nutrition), and indeed contain many of the key ingredients for life. The proteins contained within eggs are highly important in the development of the brain and muscles, have a key role to play in disease prevention and contribute to well being in later life, particularly in relation to eyesight (avoiding macular degeneration).