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California voters pass anti-cage Proposition 12

61 percent of votes cast in favor of law that calls for eggs produced or sold in the state to come from cage-free systems
November 7, 2018
Roy Graber
California voters approved the Proposition 12 ballot measure, which calls for all eggs produced or sold in the state to come from cage-free laying systems by the end of 2021.
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Fox News brings Proposition 12 egg issue to masses

Network with a reputation of biased reporting examined both sides of the issue with those against animal confinement proposal having the most convincing arguments
October 29, 2018
Roy Graber
Say what you want about Fox News and whether they are biased in their reporting when it comes to right-wing versus left-wing politics.
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Who are the top 10 egg producers of Asia?

Thailand’s CP Group tops list with a flock of 22 million hens
October 12, 2018
Roy Graber
The Poultry International 2018 survey of the world’s top poultry companies has been completed, and that survey shows that the two biggest egg companies in Asia – Charoen Pokphand (CP) Group and Ise Inc., dominate the industry in the continent.
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How egg sanitation, grading advances improve safety

Advances in egg washing and grading equipment have been designed to enhance the safety and quality of eggs by employing new technologies and being easy to clean and sanitize.
October 11, 2018
Jerry Dreyer
New egg washing and grading systems that employ ultraviolet light, lasers and machine-learning enhance egg safety and quality.
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AEB plans to host buyers at the upcoming AFB show

The American Egg Board is working to advance trade with key international egg buyers by hosting buyer prospects
September 27, 2018
Deven King
The American Egg Board is actively advancing trade with key international egg buyers through strategic initiatives, including hosting buyers at the upcoming Americas Food and Beverage show in Miami, Florida.
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3 ways algae can improve egg quality

Algae in layer diets can have better health benefits for people, it can contribute to better yolk pigments, and it can improve egg output by hens
September 18, 2018
Ann Reus
The use of algae in layer diets can help improve egg quality in several ways: it can produce eggs that have better health benefits for people, it can contribute to better yolk pigments, and it can improve egg output by hens.
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