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In European Union's inflation crisis, the humble egg takes the cake

The humble egg has become a star performer for all the wrong reasons as inflation has hit households across the European Union extremely hard over the year. The EU's statistical agency Eurostat announced Friday that the average price of an egg that important staple for poor families and gourmet cooks alike had risen by 30 per cent over the year to January 2023, becoming a symbol of how the cost of living has hit everyone in the 27-nation bloc. Even if the latest inflation figures show that annual inflation in the 20-nation eurozone has started to decline to 8.5 per cent in February, the sector of food, alcohol and tobacco continued to rise and stood at 15 per cent. And then, eggs outperform just about all. Two years ago, egg inflation still stood at a lean 1 per cent, rising to 7 per cent the year after before reaching 30 per cent in February. Egg prices were whipped up the most in the Czech Republic, rising 85 per cent over the year, followed closely by two other central Europea

In European Union's inflation crisis, the humble egg takes the cake
Updated On : 10 Mar 2023 | 9:51 PM IST

Lankan govt gives temporary green light to import of eggs from India

A temporary permission had been granted to import eggs for a period of two months

Lankan govt gives temporary green light to import of eggs from India
Updated On : 15 Feb 2023 | 12:13 PM IST

Malaysia's egg shortage sets Indian hatcheries on path to record exports

India shipped 5 million eggs to Malaysia in December and will ship 10 million in January and up to 15 million in February, according Kumar

Malaysia's egg shortage sets Indian hatcheries on path to record exports
Updated On : 23 Jan 2023 | 9:56 AM IST

Swiggy Instamart delivered 50 mn egg, 30 mn milk orders in past two years

Some 62,000 tonnes of fruits and vegetables were ordered on Instamart during the past year. This is the weight of about 15,500 Asian elephants, Swiggy said

Swiggy Instamart delivered 50 mn egg, 30 mn milk orders in past two years
Updated On : 29 Aug 2022 | 5:16 PM IST

On the table, protein-rich plant-based alternatives to meat and eggs

Global statistics in recent years show a trend toward plant-based eating. It's no wonder that the global foodtech market is forecast to exceed $342 billion by 2027

On the table, protein-rich plant-based alternatives to meat and eggs
Updated On : 17 May 2022 | 11:01 AM IST

Govt objects to Singapore's restrictions on meat, eggs import

Singapore claimed that meat, eggs, and their products must be imported from approved sources in accredited countries or regions that meet the Singapore Food Agency's (SFA) standards

Govt objects to Singapore's restrictions on meat, eggs import
Updated On : 11 Jan 2022 | 11:46 PM IST

Eggoz raises $3.5 mn in Series A funding round led by NABVENTURES

With this funding, Eggoz intends to increase its brand footprint, launch egg-based value-added products, and enter new geographies.

Eggoz raises $3.5 mn in Series A funding round led by NABVENTURES
Updated On : 23 Dec 2021 | 11:53 AM IST

Eggs are farm produce, transporting them is exempt from GST: Karnataka AAR

The ruling was pronounced on an application by SAS Cargo, which transports eggs and hatcheries by rail

Eggs are farm produce, transporting them is exempt from GST: Karnataka AAR
Updated On : 13 Nov 2021 | 1:44 AM IST

South Korean government will import 200 million eggs by September

Korean government will import 200 million eggs by next month to stabilise egg prices. It is planning to increase direct sales of imported eggs to customers by supplying more than half to large supermarkets.Hong Nam-ki, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Strategy and Finance, announced the import plan after visiting Daejeon Ojeong-dong Agriculture and Seafood Market and E-mart Dunsan Branch on the 3rd to check consumer prices.The government will significantly increase the volume of imported eggs to 100 million in August and 100 million in September.More than half of imported eggs will be supplied to large retailers such as supermarkets.Previously, imported eggs were mainly supplied to catering companies and processing companies, but now consumers can purchase imported eggs directly.The price of 30 imported eggs of the aT Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation will also be reduced by 1,000 won from 4,000 won to 3,000 won from coming 5th."In order to cut the price of eggs

South Korean government will import 200 million eggs by September
Updated On : 04 Aug 2021 | 8:34 AM IST

Demand for eggs bounces back amid 2nd Covid wave

The demand for eggs, which had fallen during January-February due to the bird flu outbreak, has bounced back with rise in consumption of key poultry commodity, according to government officials.

Demand for eggs bounces back amid 2nd Covid wave
Updated On : 02 Jun 2021 | 3:55 PM IST

Commerce ministry issues draft order for exports of eggs, egg products

The commerce ministry has come out with a draft order as per which eggs and egg products would be subjected to quality control or inspection prior to exports

Commerce ministry issues draft order for exports of eggs, egg products
Updated On : 23 Feb 2021 | 11:22 PM IST

India's milk, egg production registers 6% increase despite coronavirus

Despite the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the economy, milk and egg production in India has increased by 6%

India's milk, egg production registers 6% increase despite coronavirus
Updated On : 16 Sep 2020 | 7:25 AM IST

Eggs increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, premature death: Study

Healthier people tend to eat more eggs because they feel there's a lot of protein in them

Eggs increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, premature death: Study
Updated On : 17 Mar 2019 | 12:18 AM IST

Egg prices hit record high

However, higher input costs eat into profits of farms

Egg prices hit record high
Updated On : 29 Jun 2016 | 10:35 PM IST