Egg hub business model next step for IEF in Sub-Saharan Africa

The development of a robust and validated sustainable business model for commercially viable small professional egg farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa is a key strategy for the International Egg Foundation’s new chief executive, Cassy Price. Many countries in the region only have an average annual per capita consumption ranging from 12-50 eggs even though there is rising consumer demand due to their high source of protein. However, at present, egg production and access is mainly centred around middle-class urban areas, resulting in large parts of the population outside of these regions being excluded from consistent access to safe, affordable eggs. Price said the IEF has developed business hub models that will draw in and initially support small-scale commercial farmers in egg production, improving access to eggs and boosting nutrition. Funding for the establishment of the first of these hubs is currently being sought through grant funding organisations. “This first model will engage a ...