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Future prospects for the European egg industry

Eggs and egg products are continuously gaining popularity worldwide. The industry, particularly in the EU, will face new challenges. Feed costs are high, more stringent food safety standards are being imposed, and consumers are demanding high quality products with a greater interest in animal welfare.
By Magdelaine Pascale, ITAVI, Paris, France  In 2007, world egg production reached 63 million t (1,000 billion eggs, 16.4 eggs per kg). China is by far the primary producer with a 41%... read more »

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Foundation is key for eggshell quality

Establishing a good foundation is the basis of a good egg, whether it is laid for consumption or for reproduction purposes. To a large extent, this depends on the diet on which the bird is fed. Evidence is now accumulating that organic selenium influences structural changes in the mammillary layer of shells, which leads to improved shell quality. read more >

Wholesome drinking water to prevent watery eggs

A fresh egg has thick albumen (egg-white), whereas an egg with watery albumen is considered to be an older egg. However, it is not always the age that determines the quality of the albumen. Many factors are involved. It is now questioned if in hot summers the quality of drinking water has a role to play in the quality of the albumen. read more >

EU’s chicken integration champions in Romania

Romania’s poultry meat sector has had to struggle through difficult years of avian influenza and Newcastle Disease outbreaks, as well as dramatic drops in poultry prices mid-decade. However, a tremendous recovery is now being made. Domestic market sales increased by at least 30% this year, and expansion is evident among leading processors. read more >

Efficiency and automation ended pulp and trolley era

Logistical advantages and major labour cost savings convinced the Dutch egg trader, Roel van Zetten, to enter a new era in egg handling. He changed from pulp to plastic trays and switched from trolleys to pallets to fully automate destacking and transfer of eggs to the grader/packers. read more >

More organic poultry meat and eggs in the US

A rapidly expanding market for organic poultry and egg products in the US can be seen. In particular, the number of organic broilers signals an expanding domestic supply. Both organic broilers and organic eggs receive a significant premium over conventional products. read more >
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