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Taiwan group aims for 60% washed egg market in 2 years
Taiwan’s Egg Processing Association reports that washed eggs now make up over 30% of the market. The group aims for 60% in two years, enhancing safety and transparency.
2024/11/21 16:39
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Egg prices steady despite rising demand in Taipei
The Taipei City Egg Merchants Association announced egg prices will stay the same this week despite increased demand. Oversupply and price hikes draw criticism.
2024/11/20 09:21
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Egg prices rise despite oversupply, minister responds
Taiwan’s agriculture minister warns of inspections if egg prices show monopolistic behavior amid oversupply. Seasonal demand may stabilize prices.
2024/11/18 10:27
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Chiayi City aids cancer patients in fertility preservation
Chiayi City’s Public Health Bureau offers subsidies for cancer patients preserving fertility. The program aids residents with egg or sperm freezing, supporting treatments at licensed facilities.
2024/11/14 22:00
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Taipei egg market optimistic despite price hikes
The chairman of the Taipei City Egg Merchants Association is optimistic about the egg market’s future despite recent price hikes. Lin Tien-lai highlights the need to phase out older hens and establish a robust market mechanism to address challenges. Egg prices have risen but remain below production costs, affecting small farms. Lin believes market saturation will adjust over time, leading to recovery.
2024/11/12 20:00
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Yoshi pastries now NT$900 for eight, citing cost hikes
Yoshi Bakery in Taipei will open pre-orders for its popular salted egg yolk pastries on Nov. 19. The new 8-piece box costs NT$900. Orders are limited to five boxes per person.
2024/11/05 13:59
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Consumers’ Foundation slams Taiwan egg price hike
The Consumers’ Foundation criticizes Taiwan’s egg price hike as unreasonable, citing oversupply. Concerns arise over transparency in the price-setting process.
2024/10/28 15:42
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Egg prices to rise NT$3 per catty
Taipei’s egg prices rise as the Taipei City Egg Merchants Association announces a NT$3 increase per catty. Farmers face challenges with costs and production.
2024/10/28 10:52
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Controversial egg imports spark investigation in Taipei
Taipei prosecutors investigate a controversial egg import case involving former and current agriculture ministers and a foundation president. Allegations include collusion and improper procurement practices during Taiwan’s egg shortage.
2024/10/28 10:35
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Agriculture minister addresses egg surplus solutions
The Ministry of Agriculture in Taiwan plans to expand egg distribution channels to address a surplus and stabilize prices. Minister Chen Junne-jih highlights the shared responsibility of the industry and the ministry in managing production and sales.
2024/10/17 10:27
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Taipei egg prices drop amid surplus production
Taipei’s egg prices drop to NT$21.5 per catty due to a surplus. The Taipei City Egg Merchants Association cites overproduction and storage issues as key factors.
2024/10/15 21:00
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Taiwan’s CPI rises for fourth month, hitting 2.36% in August
Discover the latest on Taiwan’s economy: August’s Consumer Price Index rose by 2.36%, marking the fourth month of inflation above 2%. Factors include higher rents and dining costs, offset by lower egg and fuel prices. A trend toward stability is expected.
2024/09/06 17:20
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KMT Chao criticizes selective judiciary approach in Taiwan
Discover the latest on Chao Shao-kang’s call for judicial fairness in Taiwan, highlighting concerns over the Core Pacific City case and the Ultra Source egg scandal. Learn why he deems the situation a political witch hunt.
2024/09/06 15:35
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Pingtung duck egg prices drop as supply stabilizes
Discover how Pingtung’s duck egg supply is stabilizing post-Typhoon Gaemi, leading to a price drop from NT$50 to NT$48 per catty ahead of the Mid-Autumn Festival.
2024/08/26 17:27
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為「先有雞還先有蛋」起衝突 印尼醉漢連捅15刀殺死好友
全世界最知名千年哲學問題「先有雞還是先有蛋」(Chicken or the egg),如今竟成為引發命案的主要原因。印尼警方日前接獲通報,當地有兩名男子,疑似在喝醉狀態下,爭論著先有雞還是先有蛋,其中一人疑似不滿對方的答案和態度,竟持刀對好友連續捅了15刀,造成對方傷重不治。
2024/07/30 14:57
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Taiwan’s egg farmers face challenges after Typhoon Gaemi
Discover how Typhoon Gaemi and other factors have led to a significant increase in egg prices in Taipei, with a detailed analysis of the current supply and demand situation.
2024/07/28 20:00
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Poultry association to protest feed prices on Aug. 1
Taiwan’s poultry industry plans to protest on Aug. 1, as egg prices hit a three-year low and feed prices remain high despite a drop in international corn prices.
2024/07/22 17:40
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知名網購爆歇業!他「8年合約」千顆蛋飛了 業者認:無法支付
網購成為現代人購買商品的方便管道之一,然而廠商與消費者之間的消費糾紛也層出不窮。日前知名網購雞蛋平台「My Egg」無預警宣布歇業,引發消費者錯愕,更有民眾控訴自己簽了8年合約,繳了一萬多元,目前仍有3000多顆蛋未拿到。對此,業者回應因成本增加才做出此決定,坦言目前無法支付薪資與消費者退費。
2024/07/10 11:59
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Taiwan to offer egg freezing subsidies for cancer patients
Discover how Taiwan’s Health Promotion Administration plans to introduce medical egg freezing subsidies for young cancer patients by year-end, aiming to mitigate infertility risks post-treatment.
2024/07/08 14:03
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Taiwan’s CPI hits 4-month high with 2.42% increase in June
CPI up 2.42% in June, highest in 4 months Fruit prices soared 22.60%, rents and dining out rose Egg prices fell, core CPI grew 1.83% annually Medical costs up 3.78%, housing rose 2.27%
2024/07/05 17:06
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Violations in egg storage costs lead to subsidy cuts
Discover how Taiwan’s Ministry of Agriculture plans to recover over 50% of subsidies from the National Animal Industry Foundation due to violations in procurement laws related to cold storage expenses.
2024/06/26 16:44
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Taiwan to cull 1.8M hens monthly to address egg glut
Discover how Taiwan’s Ministry of Agriculture plans to address the egg oversupply by culling 1.8 million old hens monthly, aiming to stabilize the market and egg prices.
2024/06/18 16:04
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香港男星台灣開唱!台下突遞大紅包 「背後原因」曝光
2024「吾夜Woo Love生活節」在上週末於基隆和平島地質公園登場,作為台灣第一個以跨夜演出為號召,吸引了許多夜貓族、聽團仔前來朝聖,陣容也十分國際化,包括香港創作才子黃耀明、泰國元祖級樂團Cocktail、日本新銳創作女聲a子,以及曾多次獲得韓國獨立音樂獎的樂團Standing Egg等,而黃耀明一登台,就有很多來自香港的粉絲送上鮮花還有大紅包,原來6月16日恰巧是黃耀明的生日,好友陳珊妮也特地專程來探班送上生日祝福,黃耀明開心的說最棒的禮物就是跟大家在吾夜相聚一起。
2024/06/17 18:57
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Taiwan sees major egg price cuts amid market slump
Discover how Taiwan’s major retailers are slashing egg prices to the lowest in nearly two years, responding to market conditions and public scrutiny. Learn about the promotions and price cuts starting June 14.
2024/06/14 15:05
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Taipei egg prices hit three-year low amid market slump
Discover the latest on Taipei’s egg market: Prices hit a three-year low with the fifth cut in less than two months amid sluggish demand. Learn how this affects farmers and consumers.
2024/06/12 10:18