OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 9, 2026 /CNW/ -- Today is World Egg Day, a global celebration of nutritious, versatile eggs and the dedicated farmers who produce them. To mark the day, Egg Farmers of Canada is recognizing the 1,290 Canadian egg farmers and farm families across the country who are dedicated to producing food right here at home. Through supply management, egg farmers work together to provide the eggs Canadians can count on year-round while meeting rigorous food safety and animal welfare standards.

"The care and commitment of egg farmers extends well beyond the farm gate—they play an important role in strengthening Canada's food system and contributing to Canada's bright food future," said Roger Pelissero, third-generation egg farmer and Chair of Egg Farmers of Canada. "There is a strong sense of purpose behind every Canadian egg. Today, we honour the people who have built their lives around feeding our communities and ensuring a resilient and dependable supply of eggs across Canada."

As World Egg Day gets underway, Egg Farmers of Canada has released a special video featuring Canadian egg farmers and showcasing the passion they bring to producing eggs. Everyone is invited to join the celebration by sharing their appreciation for egg farmers on social media using the hashtag #CanadianEggs and tagging @eggsoeufs. Visit eggfarmers.ca/worldeggday to watch the video.

About Egg Farmers of Canada

Now in its sixth decade as one of Canada's leading agriculture organizations, Egg Farmers of Canada manages the national egg supply and promotes egg consumption while representing the interests of 1,290 regulated egg farmers and egg farm families from coast to coast. Visit eggfarmers.ca for more information.

About World Egg Day

World Egg Day was established in Vienna in 1996, when it was decided to celebrate the power of the egg on the second Friday in October each year. In 2026, World Egg Day marks its 30th anniversary, celebrating three decades of recognizing the egg's incredible nutritional value and versatility across the globe. This year, World Egg Day falls on Friday, October 9, 2026.

SOURCE Egg Farmers of Canada