Cost per gram of Protein Comparison September 2020
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Media Statements
Guidance for smaller producers on delivery of eggs during the Covid-19 lockdown period
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5 April 2020: Dear industry member In the last week since the Level 4 lockdown period began, there has been a fair bit of confusion amongst some members about what can and cannot be done by essential industry producers of products such as eggs. The guidance below has been received from MBIE. MBIE has clarified […]
Read MoreIntroducing Trace My Egg – the egg stamping programme
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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 […]
Read MoreUnscrambling egg confusion
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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 […]
Read MoreStatement regarding the definition of free-range layer hen farming in New Zealand
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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 […]
Read MorePress statement regarding the illegal labelling of eggs
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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 […]
Read MoreWhy chicken litter is not the source of velvet leaf infestation
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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 […]
Read MoreColony cage farming provides strong welfare
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Media Release 7 April 2016 Isolated negligence of one farmer does not reflect Colony farming practice Allegations by SAFE that the Colony cage farming system causes increased mortality and poor welfare among layer hens is being strongly rejected by the Egg Industry. The Egg Producer Federation (EPF) has been working with the Ministry of Primary […]
Read MoreThe Colony Cage Environment System – See For Yourself
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The Colony system of egg production has been in the news lately but many New Zealanders are still unfamiliar with it.
Read MoreMedia information – Key facts and useful background on NZ egg farming
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What is? Free-range egg production – Birds have access to the range all day; maximum flock density is 2,500 birds per hectare (inside area density is 1111 square cm per bird); birds have perches, nest boxes and scratching areas Barn production – Birds do not have access to range; inside density of 1428 square cms per […]
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