Overview
- The second Friday of October marks World Egg Day, created in 1996 by the International Egg Commission to spotlight the food’s role in diets and food security.
- Mexico became a key supplier to the United States after early‑2025 avian flu culls, with exports reportedly quadrupling and domestic prices rising 20% to 30% in some regions.
- Argentina reported 380 eggs per person in the first half of 2025, underscoring the egg’s status as a low‑cost, nutrient‑dense staple across Latin America.
- Health messaging grew more nuanced as a cardiologist urged reconsidering frequent intake based on recent studies, while broader guidance continued to endorse eggs for most healthy people.
- Practical advice emphasized boiling to preserve protein, avoiding raw eggs for safety, and refrigerating in warm climates without temperature swings, as outreach events in Peru and Mexico served thousands and dispelled common myths.