2024 Theme & Key Messages | United by Eggs
This year’s World Egg Day theme ‘United by eggs’ celebrated how the incredible egg can connect and unite people from all corners of the globe.
Eggs can be found in cuisines across our planet’s cultures and countries, showcasing their universal appeal and essential role in global nutrition.
As well as being an environmentally friendly animal protein source and their abundance of nutritional benefits, eggs have the power to bring people together. They can play a crucial role in fostering cross cultural understanding and promoting solidarity within communities across the world.
We hope that this year’s theme inspires everyone, no matter your location, specialism or area of expertise, to celebrate how we can be #UnitedByEggs.
Key messages
United in the pursuit of health
- Eggs are nutrient dense, contributing to health, development and function of the body and brain.
- Eggs provide essential vitamins, minerals and high-quality protein which are vital for every stage of life.
- Eggs are widely available sources of high-quality protein, making them accessible to people across different socio-economic backgrounds, fostering unity in nutrition.
- Choosing eggs helps contribute to a healthier planet for all of us. Eggs require few resources and produce few greenhouse gas emissions.
- Eggs are a simple, versatile and complete source of nutrition.
Uniting people through tradition
- Eggs are a universal food found in cuisines across cultures and continents, bringing people together through shared culinary traditions.
- Eggs play a central role in many cultural and religious festivals, highlighting their significance in bringing communities together.
Uniting families and supporting communities
- Supporting local egg farmers boosts local economies and food security. This fosters a sense of unity and collective well-being within communities.
- Due to their outstanding versatility, eggs can be enjoyed as an ingredient or the centre of a dish, for any mealtime throughout the day.
- Nothing brings people together like the joy of a home-cooked meal, make sure to add an egg to amplify your nutrient intake.
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