Australians consume seven billion eggs, face confusion over carton labels
Australians consume seven billion eggs annually, but navigating egg carton labels can be confusing. With cage egg sales plummeting from 70 percent in 2009 to under 10 percent now, experts emphasize the importance of choosing higher welfare options like pasture-raised or free-range. Still, three in ten eggs come from caged hens, highlighting ongoing concerns for hen welfare.
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Published 06 Jul 2026, 19:00 UTC · Updated 06 Jul 2026, 19:10 UTC
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