Global Egg Industry Outlook: Shaping strategies in fast-changing times
In ‘The impact of geopolitical instability on the egg industry’ Rabobank’s Nan-Dirk Mulder shares his expert insights into the biggest …
Industry News
International Egg Commission unleashes new 10-year initiative to double egg consumption globally
UN names eggs as a star ingredient for World Food Day
To celebrate World Food Day on Saturday 16th October, the United Nations (UN) has named eggs as a star …
World Egg Day celebrated in over 100 countries across the globe
We are delighted to report the success of World Egg Day 2021, and would like to thank every individual and …
Global egg production grows by 3.5%
The latest global data shows a continuous growth in egg production worldwide, with a 3.5% growth from 2018 to 2019. …
World Egg Day 2022: Celebrating ‘Eggs for a better life’ this October
World Egg Day will be celebrated across the globe on Friday 14 October. This year’s theme, ‘Eggs for a better …
Delivering Equitable and Sustainable Food Systems
Statement by the global egg and poultry meat sector. As a society, we face a unique challenge. The challenge to …
Global preparations are underway to celebrate 25 years of World Egg Day
World Egg Day will be celebrated across the globe on Friday 8 October 2021. This year’s theme, ‘Eggs for all: …
MOU signed to support growth in global egg and poultry industries
The International Egg Commission (IEC) and International Poultry Council (IPC) have signed a renewed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen …
Industry Insight: Fending against pathogens, the role of a strong immune system for laying hens and egg consumers
In our latest industry insight article, IEC Value Chain Partner, DSM Animal Nutrition and Health, explore the role of a strong immune system for laying hens and egg consumers
Industry Insight: Reducing our environmental impact while supporting the bottom line
The egg industry has made tremendous gains in its sustainable credentials over the past 50 years and holds the position as the most sustainable source of high-quality animal protein. In our latest insight article, IEC Value Chain Partner, DSM Animal Nutrition and Health, explore how the industry can continue to improve its sustainable credentials, while also supporting the bottom line of businesses.
The Importance of Avian Influenza Surveillance
The recent northern winter has had a very limited number of Avian Influenza outbreaks reported. The IEC’s Avian Influenza Global Expert Group considers that this is no reason for producers, whether southern or northern hemisphere producers, to let their guard down.
Global egg industry adopts formal position on antimicrobial resistance
The global egg industry formally endorsed the following statement on the industry’s use of antimicrobials during the Global Leadership Conference of the International Egg Commission which took place in Kyoto from 9th to 13th September.
Egg Industry Announces Commitment to United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals
Today in Kyoto, the World Egg Organisation (WEO) announced the global egg industry’s pledge to work in partnership with the United Nations, to fulfil its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Adding our Voice to the Global Call to End Forced Labour
Think for just a moment about the challenges facing global agriculture and our food system over the coming decades, and …
Global egg customers commit to halting deforestation from soy production in the Cerrado
Soy (meal) plays an essential role in feed for the egg industry. However, the increasing global demand for soy as animal feed is leading to deforestation, most significantly in South America which is also an important sourcing region for the egg industry given South America’s high-quality soy production.
