Ovostar Reports Operational Results for the First Half of 2020 

Ovostar Union Public Company Limited, a vertically integrated holding company, one of the leading egg and egg products producer in Ukraine, announced its operational results for the six months ended 30 June 2020.

As of 30 June 2020 the Company’s total flock equaled 8.24 mln hens, including 6.91 laying hens (30 June 2019: 7.56 and 6.51 mln hens respectively).

The volume of eggs produced in H1 2020 was 793 mln demonstarting 1% increase YoY (H1 2019: 782 mln). In the reporting period the sales volume in the egg segment totaled...

Urner Barry's Coronavirus Special Report - Volume III

The global COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted consumer behavior, distribution, production, and market prices in a way we have never seen before. From stay-at-home directives that spurred a run on retail while foodservice operations were limited or halted all-together, to production cutbacks caused by labor shortages at the plant level, the industry has had much to contend with over the past several months.

Now, as many states have begun reopening phases, the industry is making strides in returning to a more “normal” business environment—however the face of this new normal will likely look a bit different...

American Egg Board Names Emily Metz President and Chief Executive Officer

The American Egg Board (AEB) announced that, effective in June, Emily Metz will assume the role of President and Chief Executive Officer, leading a strong staff and collaborating with the American egg industry to build demand for U.S. eggs and egg products both domestically and abroad. An agriculture industry veteran and passionate strategist, Metz fills the role vacated by previous CEO Anne Alonzo last month.

“Our industry has not seen this much change and uncertainty in decades, and our producers need a visionary leader to help the industry adapt to a changing marketplace,” said Steve George, Chairman of the American Egg Board. “We thank Anne for continually advancing our industry during her tenure with us, and we look forward to Emily using...

Urner Barry Insights Presents: COVID-19 and the Egg Market 

Recently, the egg market has seen volatility of unprecedented levels. Egg and egg products have seen both record highs and lows over the last few weeks. To help you understand the current trends and challenges facing producers and buyers, Urner Barry Insights hosted an exclusive webinar with Director and Egg Market Reporter, Brian Moscogiuri. 

In case you missed it, view a recording of the webinar HERE. 

Urner Barry's Coronavirus Special Report - Volume II

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Urner Barry Insights: An Exclusive Webinar on the Egg Market Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic

Join us on Tuesday, April 28, 2020, at 2pm EST for an Urner Barry Insights webinar covering the recent volatility in the egg market following the onset of COVID-19 impacts.

Recently, the egg market has seen volatility of unprecedented levels. Egg and egg products have seen both record highs and lows over the last few weeks. Tune in for a market update from Urner Barry’s own Brian Moscogiuri to understand the current trends and challenges facing producers and buyers.

Click HERE to register...

ANALYSIS: Egg Products Market Reeling in the Wake of Foodservice Shutdowns

Roughly one out of every three table eggs produced in the United States is broken by further processors to create egg products. This liquid, dried or frozen egg is...