New Zealanders eat 85 million dozen eggs a year, which equates to 231 eggs per person. Whether you're a poached, fried or scrambled egg fan, or a French toast or omelette lover, World Egg Day is a chance to further prove your adoration of this nutritious and delicious food.
This World Egg Day Kiwis were encouraged to eat an egg for breakfast in their favourite form; perhaps its egg soldiers with the kids, microwaved scrambled eggs or a tasty cheese omelette. By enjoying eggs for breakfast you'll be joining a world-wide celebration of one of the most versatile foods on the market.
Not only are eggs tasty, convenient and great value for money, they're a proven part of a well-balanced diet. Eggs are a nutritional powerhouse providing 11 different vitamins and minerals, high quality protein, healthy fats (including omegas-3) and important antioxidants.
WHAT: World Egg Day
WHEN: Friday, October 14th 2011
WHERE: Nationwide
