egg shortage 結果共13筆

Acting Minister Chen announces destruction of 2.2 million expired eggs by April 19; costs and process to be disclosed on MOA website.

Taipei’s Acting Minister of Agriculture, Chen Junne-jih, announced the implementation of a specialized avian influenza prevention program in September, including increased testing frequency to monitor the disease. This comes in response to recent outbreaks in Japan and chicken farms in Yunlin County, raising concerns about egg price hikes and shortages. Chen warned that the situation may worsen with the expected drop in temperature next week. Taiwan has been conducting active and passive surveillance for avian influenza since September, focusing on high-risk areas near migratory bird paths and implementing biosecurity measures at poultry farms. Chen assured that the country’s egg production capability has recovered since the shortage earlier this year, with reserves of liquid eggs available for emergencies. Domestic egg reserves will be released first in the event of increased market demand, with the import of liquid eggs only considered if a severe outbreak leads to a supply shortage. Chen emphasized the importance of maintaining appropriate stock levels through the imported egg project to ensure a stable egg supply despite the challenges posed by avian influenza.

The kanji of the year for 2023 in Japan is ＂稅＂ (tax), chosen by the Japan Kanji Aptitude Testing Foundation. This is the second time since 2014 that the character for tax has been selected. The choice symbolizes the Japanese people’s increased attention to tax issues, including tax increases and cuts. Over 147,000 individuals participated in the vote, with ＂稅＂ (tax) receiving the most votes. The second and third most voted characters were ＂暑＂ (heat) and ＂戰＂ (war), respectively. In Taiwan, the ＂2023 Character of the Year＂ results were announced, with ＂缺＂ (lack/shortage) taking the top spot, followed by ＂蛋＂ (egg) and ＂詐＂ (fraud) in second and third places, reflecting specific societal concerns in the region.

Multiple municipalities in Taiwan, including Taipei, New Taipei, Keelung, Taoyuan, and Taichung, have announced the lifting of the ban on imported liquid eggs in school lunches, following a controversy over their use. The ban will be lifted starting from December 11, with the condition that only liquid eggs produced in December and carrying the Certified Agricultural Standards (CAS) mark can be used. CAS-certified liquid eggs, priced at approximately NT＄125 per kilogram, are 1.5 times more expensive than regular shell eggs but guarantee higher quality. Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-Yen cited the resolution of the ＂egg shortage crisis＂ and strengthened regulation on liquid egg production as reasons for lifting the ban. School meal providers can now gradually reintroduce egg dishes that were previously removed from students’ menus. Former Agriculture Minister Chen Chi-chung expressed his view on the ban lift, emphasizing the importance of food safety in a Facebook post.

Despite Typhoon Haikui moving away, food prices in Taiwan remain high. Imported vegetables have also become more expensive due to disrupted shipping schedules.

The egg shortage might continue until next year, the Council of Agriculture (COA) Minister Chen Chi-chung (陳吉仲) said Tuesday (April 11).

Taiwan is facing another severe egg shortage this year, with few solutions available.

Taiwan is facing another severe egg shortage this year, with few solutions available. 

Despite efforts by Taiwan’s Council of Agriculture to promote the upgrading of chicken coops in the wake of the ongoing egg shortage, chicken farmers remain hesitant due to the exorbitant costs involved. 

In the midst of an egg shortage, Minjing Elementary School in central Taiwan has unexpectedly benefited from its Food and Agriculture Education program.

An egg shortage has emerged as a growing concern for the Taiwanese public in recent weeks. In response, Taiwan’s government has implemented various measures aimed at addressing the issue.

The Taiwan Council of Agriculture (COA) has decided to put a stop to egg price hikes, despite a shortage of 4.6 million eggs. 

Taiwan is feeling the brunt of a widespread egg shortage due to global events.