Layers

"At the start of the second year of the full-scale war of Russia against Ukraine, the group is working in a highly turbulent business environment," said Borys Bielikov, CEO of Ovostar Union. Photo: Ovostar

26-05-2023 | News

Ovostar Union enjoys strong exports despite production decline

Retailers might struggle to source UK eggs for up to 18 months. Photo: Freepik

23-05-2023 | News

Italian egg farmers benefit from a shrinking number of UK producers

Dr Jim Blessman and his family left the comforts of the US and relocated to this remote part of South Africa to help the local population. Photo: Hyline

16-05-2023 | Article

An egg a day to combat malnutrition in South Africa

Egg producers in California, or those wanting to sell eggs into the state, must comply with Prop 12, which, since January 2022, states that for laying hens, no cages are permitted. Photo: Cor Salverius Photography

15-05-2023 | News

Proposition 12 upheld in the US Supreme Court

A new milestone in US egg production

03-05-2023 | Article

A new milestone in US egg production

Welfare and cost implications of aviary housing systems

19-04-2023 | Article

Welfare and cost implications of aviary housing systems

With higher egg prices, producers start planning expansion of production, including building new poultry houses. Photo: Herbert Wiggerman

11-04-2023 | Article

Egg producers enjoy higher prices and up production

Global egg production has increased by 347 per cent over the last 50 years.

08-04-2023 | Article

Remarkable dynamics of the global egg industry

The bigger picture: Vibrant eggs!

03-04-2023 | Article

The bigger picture: Vibrant eggs!

Avian influenza

Gordon Hickman, head of the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs’ (Defra) exotic disease control division, said that while the 2025/6 season had seen substantial losses, the decision to put in housing measures much earlier than in previous years seems to have successful. Photo: Supplied

28-05 | News

Meeting the ongoing challenge of avian influenza in the UK

The government is working together with the poultry sector on a plan to make vaccination against avian influenza mandatory for laying hen farms. Image created with the help of AI.

27-05 | News

Dutch government moves towards mandatory avian influenza vaccination