Our Work
The International Egg Commission (IEC) has a varied work programme, designed to support egg businesses to continue to develop and grow the global egg industry by fostering collaboration and sharing best practice.
Vision 365
Join the movement to double global egg consumption by 2032! Vision 365 is a 10-year plan launched by the IEC to unleash the full potential of eggs by developing the nutritional reputation of the egg on a global scale.
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Nutrition
The egg is a nutrition powerhouse, containing most of the vitamins, minerals and antioxidants required by the body. The IEC supports the global egg industry to promote the nutritional value through the International Egg Nutrition Centre (IENC).
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Sustainability
Not only are eggs affordable, they are also environmentally sustainable, thanks to efficiencies made throughout the egg value chain. The IEC and its members are committed to continuing to improve the sustainability of eggs, making them the protein of choice around the world.
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Biosecurity
Good biosecurity is at the centre of profitable egg production. The IEC, with the support of the Avian Influenza Global Expert Group, champions the implementation of good biosecurity through the provision of practical tools to support producers.
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Industry Representation
The IEC is recognised by, and is actively engaged with the leading international and inter-governmental bodies representing the egg industry at a global level.
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Egg Processing
Egg Processors International (EPI) is a division of the IEC which represents egg processors from all over the world. As the global voice of the world’s egg processors, EPI has an important role to play in promoting and protecting the interests of the egg products industry worldwide.
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Young Egg Leaders
The Young Egg Leaders (YEL) programme was established to foster existing talents within the egg industry, proving a fast-track platform for applicants with thriving careers. The programme provides a range of unique opportunities and mentoring from senior egg industry figures to release the full potential of the next generation of leaders.
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Awards
Each year the IEC celebrates the outstanding achievements of organisations and individuals from within the egg industry, with awards for the International Egg Person of the Year, Egg Products Company of the year and the Golden Egg Award for Eggsellence in Marketing.
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World Egg Day
World Egg Day was established by the IEC in 1996, as a global celebration of the benefits of eggs and their importance in human nutrition. The IEC continues to facilitate and amplify the World Egg Day message, providing a number of resource to support the industry.
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