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% share o