Celebrating World Egg Day

They're small, but mighty! Whether you’re poaching, baking or turning them into the golden heart of a pavlova, eggs are one of New Zealand’s most-loved and versatile foods. To celebrate World Egg Day, we’re giving these everyday heroes the attention they deserve, from nutrition intel to clever ways to reuse shells in your garden.

Eggs contain 13 essential nutrients, including all nine amino acids, high-quality protein, and choline to support brain development and cognitive function.

Eggs also deliver vitamins A, D, E and B12, selenium and iodine, nutrients that help maintain healthy eyes, bones and immune systems. They’re suitable for every stage of life, from babies starting solids to older adults needing easy, digestible protein.

Fun Fact: Two medium eggs provide about 13 grams of protein and around a third of your daily selenium needs, not bad for a quick breakfast!

The power of the egg goes beyond breakfast too. Here are a few eco-friendly ways to use every part:

• Feed your soil: Crushed eggshells add calcium to compost and help balance soil pH over time.

• Start seedlings: Cardboard egg cartons make excellent biodegradable seed trays — just poke drainage holes and plant straight into the garden later.

• Natural cleaner: The membrane inside eggshells can be used to gently polish silver or clean cloudy glass.

• Crafty reuse: Rinsed shells and cartons are ideal for craft projects, from candle moulds to Easter decorations.

Scrambled, boiled, baked or fried, eggs make mealtimes easy. They’re the backbone of comfort classics like quiche, frittata and creamy carbonara, and the secret to glossy meringues, silky custards and sponge cakes that rise to the occasion.

Explore our World Egg Day recipe collection here

Information courtesy of “I Love Eggs” / Egg Producers Federation of New Zealand.