Among the animal proteins, only milk has lower GHG emissions than poultry eggs. This is because in a sense, they are both renewable farm products. A cow produces thousands of pounds of milk and a hen lays hundreds of eggs. The egg industry is emphasizing its sustainability attributes in a bid to grow the industry at a faster rate. The number of eggs available per person has been falling (see graph below) as people out produce hens.  The industry is improving its climate footprint faster than other industry sectors through improved feed efficiency, housing advancements and manure management. Egg substitutes have been available for years but have never gained more than a small foothold. Given the emphasis on meat alternatives, eggs may...

TAGS – Livestock, North America, Macroeconomics