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MPI Press Release re No Further Salmonella Enteritidis Detected

Posted December 14, 2022

The article below states that there has been no further Salmonella Enteritidis detected after industry wide testing. RNZ article – Salmonella

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Food Item Cost Per Gram Protein Comparison (updated December 2022)

Posted September 1, 2022

Cost per gram of Protein Comparison March 2022 Cost per gram of Protein Comparison September 2022 Cost per gram of Protein Comparison December 2022    

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Rapid Antigen Testing (RAT) – Stockists

Posted March 7, 2022

Below are links to companies who have advised EPF that they are able to supply Rapid Antigen Tests https://requestrats.covid19.health.nz/ Advanced Diagnostics – www.rats.advancediagnostics.co.nz Vet Hygiene Solutions –  www.vhs.co.nz Vendella – Email [email protected] https://sobercheck.co.nz/product/orient-gene-covid-19-rapid-antigen-test-box-of-20/  

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International Study: Chickens pose no SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) risk to human health

Posted April 7, 2020

Dear Vet Tech Committee member   FYI please find below and attached a press release being circulated to media today. A copy is also being placed on the EPF and PIANZ websites.   Tuesday 7 April 2020 International Study proves chickens cannot carry the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) virus, posing NO risk to human health The Poultry […]

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Introducing Trace My Egg – the egg stamping programme

Posted June 25, 2019

25 June 2019 Introducing Trace My Egg – the egg stamping programme The EPF is the proud to manage the nationwide egg stamping programme: ‘Trace My Egg’. Trace My Egg is a source-assurance initiative that spans the egg industry in New Zealand. It is recognisable by its 5-digit codes which are stamped onto the shells […]

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Unscrambling egg confusion

Posted August 23, 2017

Media Release from Eggs Inc., 22 August 2017 Unscrambling Egg Confusion New Statement Clarifies Eggs Every Day Is Okay A new statement agreed by the Ministry of Health clears up confusion around one of New Zealand’s favourite foods. Are eggs good for us and how often can we eat them? After decades of communicating the […]

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Statement regarding the definition of free-range layer hen farming in New Zealand

Posted March 17, 2017

17 March Here are the definitions of free-range layer hen farming in New Zealand. They are excerpted from the Animal Welfare (Layer Hens) Code of Welfare 2012. These Standards were drawn up by the National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (NAWAC), an independent, Government-appointed panel of animal welfare experts including academics and representatives of the NZ Veterinary Association and the […]

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Press statement regarding the illegal labelling of eggs

Posted March 17, 2017

Media Release 13 March 2017 Illegal labelling of eggs is an isolated incident and does not reflect Industry practice Statement from Michael Brooks, Executive Director of the Egg Producers Federation “The Egg Producers Federation is extremely disappointed in the illegal and misleading activity allegedly undertaken by a sole operator who is under investigation by the […]

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Why chicken litter is not the source of velvet leaf infestation

Posted April 11, 2016

There has been commentary recently, particularly in the Waikato area and in the South Island, about velvet leaf infestation. Some parties have attempted to put the blame for its appearance on farms on use of chicken litter or any fertiliser sourcing from meat chicken or layer hen farms. The argument being used by certain parties […]

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Latest News

  • MPI Press Release re No Further Salmonella Enteritidis Detected
  • Food Item Cost Per Gram Protein Comparison (updated December 2022)
  • Rapid Antigen Testing (RAT) – Stockists
  • International Study: Chickens pose no SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) risk to human health
  • Introducing Trace My Egg – the egg stamping programme

    Meet Our Farmers

    • Chris Martin, Wairarapa Eggs

      Chris Martin of Wairarapa Eggs aspires to provide the perfect egg for whatever his customers need it for. The perfect...

    • Laurie Horsfall, Hawkes Bay Eggs

      At Hawkes Bay Eggs the farm is a true family business. Between Laurie, his wife, two daughters and son, all...

    • Karen Kelly, Glenpark

      Karen could be best described as Glenpark’s ‘mother hen’. As farm manager in charge of more than 20 full and...

    • Graeme Napier, Henergy

      Graeme is somewhat of a farming pioneer in New Zealand, having been inspired to introduce modern barn farming to the...

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    The Egg Producers Federation of New Zealand Inc. (EPF) represents the interests of all the commercial egg producers in this country.

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