‘Largest and longest’ global cage-free campaign a success Yum! Brands – the world’s largest fast-food company – has pledged to eliminate battery cages and instead source...
New plant-based liquid egg patented Eat Beyond’s portfolio company, Nabati Foods, has patented its new plant-based liquid egg product, Nabati Plant...
Consultation on procurement of cage-free processed eggs Moves to improve supply chain models for the procurement of cage-free processed egg ingredients have been...
Production decline drives up eggs prices in Ukraine A record-breaking drop in egg production in Ukraine since the beginning of 2021 is likely to drive egg prices on...
UK's Morrisons makes advances in bird welfare Advances in bird welfare were achieved last year by Morrisons, British farming’s largest direct supermarket...
Role of eggs highlighted at UN Food Conference Worldwide, 2 million egg farmers and their families provide accessible, affordable and sustainable nutrition....
SE Asian hospitality sector moves toward cage-free eggs A total of 15 hotel chains from 10 Southeast Asian countries came together recently to look at building animal...
Egg sector faces onslaught of alternative proteins More than US$ 3 billion was invested by alternative protein companies last year.
First cage-free barn opened in Vietnam Vietnam joins other Southeast Asian countries in the movement to promote cage-free eggs.
Kazakhstan companies face dwindling profitability Large egg farms in Kazakhstan struggle to make a profit now they have to sell eggs below cost price.
Australia: Caged hens could be phased out by 2036 The draft report, Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines, has recommended eggs from cages be phased...
US pulse check on EU move to ban caged birds Moves by the European Parliament to press for a ban on caged birds will be felt keenly by international food...
Most companies meet 2020 pledge to ban caged eggs Nearly 9 out of 10 companies fulfilled their cage-free commitments to stop using eggs from caged environments by...
Laying hen welfare guidelines upgraded in Taiwan Taiwan has revised its official guidelines for laying hen welfare for the first time since they were introduced...
Uzbekistan introduces subsidies for poultry, egg producers Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has approved a bailout package for the domestic poultry industry.
Largest UK retailer expands white egg offering to consumers Unprecedented demand for eggs during the Covid pandemic led UK retailers to stock white eggs in large numbers...
An end to Brexit uncertainty could be in sight Export orders for British poultrymeat cancelled, the threat of tariff-free egg imports with no regard for...
Brexit dominating Britain’s agenda Anyone who has taken even a cursory glance at news in the UK since the beginning of 2019 will know that Brexit...
Poultry sector inherently innovative As 2018 draws to a close, it’s worth reflecting on the year past, and those that went before it.
Eggs’ role in ending protein poverty Eggs really have a great story to tell. Soaring in popularity in developed regions, few religious restrictions...
Train wreck in slow motion No less than 17 countries had to deal with tainted eggs originating from the Netherlands and Belgium recently,...
Clever marketing can lift your egg price Good marketing – and understanding shoppers’ minds – can often seem like a dark art. Fortunately the...
Veterinary concerns must outweigh economic concerns According to avian influenza experts, the bird flu carrying wild widgeons should be out of the largest part of...
Innovation: The driving force in modern poultry farming Without innovation it would be impossible to keep pace with the growing global demand for poultry products, meat...
Fish Oil and Eggs I understand there is considerable interest in adding high levels of fish oil to diets for laying hens as a...
Green Eggs Recently, I had a call from Mexico regarding a quite rare occurrence. Eggs started being green (slightly so, but...
Controlling Egg Size Recently, I was commissioned to provide an extensive review on how to increase egg size (weight) in laying hens...
Egg Quality - What do you think? Small, dirty, cracked, or misshaped eggs remain a constant loss of profitability in any modern commercial facility.
Don't forget eggs! Forgotten? Forget it, when eating more eggs the chance of forgetting something diminishes. That can be concluded...
Campaign - eat more chicken and eggs Poultry products, including chicken and egg products, contain high and good nutrition value and are an excellent...
Healthy news 'Eggs said to keep blood pressure down' was the title of a news item on www.WorldPoultry.net in February. It...
Current challenges of commercial poultry nutrition Poultry meat and egg production have increased considerably worldwide since 1970. The increase in the size of...
Boosting turkey reproductive output A research team in the US has received a US$ 500,000 grant to develop strategies to overcome the constraints...
CP Foods revs up cage-free production Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF) is set to rev up cage-free egg production to meet the increasing demand from the...
Interview: Different ways to farm eggs Canadian Jon Krahn was selected for the Young Egg Leader programme of the International Egg Commission. One year...
How does the layer industry manage without antibiotics? The tipping point for poultry has potentially been reached. A recent survey revealed that 43% of consumers...
FreeBirds project advances organic production The aim of the pan-European FreeBirds project has been to develop successful husbandry practices in organic...
Broiler breeders prefer wooden nests Number of eggs, fertility and hatchability – as a broiler breeder operation there are many parameters to keep on...
Cage-free eggs: US food companies under pressure Several major US food companies have been exposed for failing to meet their public commitments to source 100%...
Desperate times call for desperate measures Wairarapa egg farm shares their experience of coping with a national egg oversupply.
Pulsed UV light to decontaminate eggs Pulsed ultraviolet (UV) light can be an effective means of killing pathogens found on eggshells.
Improving shell quality and egg quantity with the right... All the variables need to be right for optimal performance.
Blueprint for sustainable egg production Egg farmers of Canada has released its first Sustainability Report.
US farm pushing forward free-range egg sales One company at the forefront of the free-range movement tells Poultry World how it does business.
Unlocking the value of sustainable business practices Egg producers need more sustainability guidance to measure and track their carbon footprint on their own farm.
Omega-3 from algae for nutritious eggs Fish oil is a traditional source of omega-3, but due to limited global annual production, there is a deficit. A...
Selling free-range eggs online When New-Zealand free-range layer farmer Bruce Greig was faced with a drop in demand duet o Covid-19, he started...
Opportunities for the egg industry remain untapped Emphasising on healthy living and nutrition among consumers brings a big opportunity for the egg sector,...
Is the fridge door the best place to keep eggs? What are the implications for eggs kept in the fridge door? Is there a better option?
Why is this egg stuck? This egg is stuck in the tray. How did this happen, what are the consequences and how can it be prevented?
Are these cracks fresh or old? If you see a crack on an egg, how do you determine its age? And how can you minimise them from occurring?
How do you get feathers on eggs? Why have these eggs got feathers on them and what is the impact on grading machines?
Why is this egg belt very full? The density of eggs on the egg belt is not constant throughout the laying cycle. So how do you avoid a situation...
Why is this abnormal egg on the house floor? This egg was laid late. How can this happen? And what can be done to prevent it?
Why are there stripes on these eggs? Stripes on the egg shell can mean a couple things. These stripes are hen footprints, find out what that means...
Why is this egg covered in blood? Eggs should not have blood them. This is what you can do to prevent it.
Why are upper laying nests cramped with hens? This is the reason most hens are in the upper laying nests.
Why are eggs in front of the nest box? If eggs in front of the nest box is a frequent occurrence, what is the cause and what can you do to prevent it?
The cause of soft shells Soft or shell-less eggs are not only messy, they indicate something is wrong.
When hens can't stand properly If hens are not fully able to stand, it could have one of these causes.