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Egg sector buoyant despite animal welfare and regulatory challenges

Common themes of a rising demand for healthy protein, alongside uncertainty around Government regulation, planning restraints and increasing activism were discussed at the Pig and Poultry Fair at the NEC Birmingham

Angela Calvert
Head of Livestock, Shows and Sales
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UK egg consumption had reached 209 eggs per person annually, up from 199 in previous years, the conference heard.
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UK egg consumption had reached 209 eggs per person annually, up from 199 in previous years, the conference heard.

The UK egg sector is seeing strong momentum, with speakers on the Egg Outlook panel highlighting rising consumption, market growth and the opportunity to promote eggs as an affordable, healthy source of...

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