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New Zealand’s egg farmers produce over one billion eggs every year and Kiwis consume around 237 eggs per year* on average!

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It’s no wonder eggs are so popular. Eggs are naturally healthy and nutritious for all ages, versatile, quick, and easy to prepare. Plus they’re tasty and great value too!

Eggs are one of the most affordable sources of high-quality easily digestible protein
Eggs contain vital vitamins and minerals like Vitamins A and D, iron, iodine, selenium and choline, and are a great source of Omega-3s and important antioxidants

For the many nutritional benefits of eggs, tasty recipe ideas, storage tips and more, visit the I Love Eggs website.

For fun facts about eggs click here.

What’s in an egg?

Seemingly simple, eggs are one of nature’s perfect whole foods and are surprisingly complex. The diagram below shows the internal structure of an egg and how it all works.

To download a detailed poster version click here

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About the Egg Producers Federation

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

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NZ Eggs/I Love Eggs
Ministry for Primary Industries
NZ Feed Manufacturers Association
Poultry Industry Association New Zealand
WorkSafe New Zealand

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