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Adding value to egg products

Egg processing serves a rapidly increasing market worldwide. The number of eggs going for breaking are now at an all time high representing a third of total production in places like North America, the EU or Japan. Meanwhile, there is an increase in demand for product differentiation to meet separate market requirements. Extensive surveys have emphasised consumer preference for a deep yellow colour in a number of important products, including eggs, pasta or cakes.
By Jose M. Hernandez, Catherine Hamelin, Takehiko Hayakawa, Beatriz Ibarra and Renato Souza, DSM Nutritional Products (jose-maria.hernandez@dsm.com) Global egg consumption has tripled in... read more »

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Taking eggs further – Part 2: Maximum yield through proper processing

Raw egg material accounts for 80% of all costs in a processing plant - every last drop is money. Gentle cracking and correct opening along with gentle handling of the yolk and white are imperative for reaching the highest yield. By achieving just 0.5% more yield can mean huge profit gains. read more >

Return of the good egg

In November 2008, the Turkish Branch of the World's Poultry Science Association arranged a symposium on egg quality. Following challenges of the 1970s and 1980s, including cholesterol and Salmonella, new elements like the inclusion of selenium and the benefits of choline, lutein, folic acid are now being discussed. All of these efforts are aimed at improving the positioning of the egg in human nutrition. read more >

In ovo vaccination against coccidiosis

Coccidiosis control was and still is a matter of treating birds through feed or spray administration. Another new method, however, also seems effective. Pfizer Poultry Health introduces Inovocox, immunising day-olds through in ovo injection. read more >

Asia dominates in egg consumption

The gross majority of egg consumption takes place in the intensely populated region of Asia where this protein serves as a major food. A great variety exists in the production, processing and pricing of eggs and egg products. read more >

Good egg storage to obtain more chicks

Hatchability greatly depends on the fertility of the breeder flock, but storage of hatching eggs is also a major determining factor. Preventing embryonic death is the leading objective, and this depends on various influencing factors. read more >
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