10 October 2025
World Egg Day
Packed with Natural Nutrition
Eggs contain 13 essential nutrients in one simple ingredient, providing key building blocks for health.
Minimally processed by nature, eggs offer whole, real nutrition with no added ingredients.
Throughout every stage of life, eggs support both physical and cognitive health, from early development to healthy ageing.
Modest but Mighty
Although they are one humble ingredient, there are endless ways to enjoy eggs. They adapt easily to cuisines, dishes, and mealtimes all over the world.
Thanks to their natural versatility, eggs can be produced almost anywhere, helping support local food systems and communities.
Nutrition for Everybody
High-quality protein from eggs helps support muscle health, contributing to strength, growth, and repair.
Choline found in eggs supports brain development, memory, and cognitive function.
For maternal health and pregnancy, eggs are rich in nutrients, supplying folate, vitamin B12, and vitamin D, all of which are crucial for healthy pregnancy and foetal development.
Lutein and zeaxanthin in eggs promote healthy vision and protect the eyes from age-related damage.
Vitamin D and phosphorus from eggs strengthen bones and teeth, supporting skeletal health at every age.
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I’m the World Egg Day’s Mascot!
Click here to download the World Egg Organisation’s Children’s Activity Packs - there’s 4 to choose from”
