Global egg production continues to increase at an average of 3% per year
23 November 2022 | The latest global data shows continuous growth in egg production worldwide, with an average yearly increase of 3% over the past 20 years.
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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. …
Global egg industry celebrates return of prestigious awards
The IEC’s prestigious awards made a triumphant return at the IEC Global Leadership Conference Rotterdam 2022, honouring the success of …
“United by Eggs”: Join the global celebration on World Egg Day 2024
7 August 2024 | World Egg Day 2024 will be celebrated around the world on Friday 11 October with this year’s theme, ‘United by Eggs’.
World Egg Day 2023: Celebrating ‘Eggs for a healthy future’ this October
24 August 2023 | World Egg Day 2023 will be celebrated around the world on Friday 13 October with this year’s theme, ‘Eggs for a healthy future’.
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.
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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.
