“The amount we could export would not solve their egg shortage,” says the head of the Finnish Poultry Association.
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How would this even work? If sent on a boat, they would have to refrigerate them to damn near freezing so they can make the trip. If flown, the added cost would be steep.
The whole fresh egg supply chain seems to be linked to local farms.
Why would they need to be refrigerated for the trip? Would a ship take longer than 20 days?
It’s a U.S. thing. Eggs are refrigerated to prevent salmonella. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration rules require eggs be kept under 45°F/7°C at all times.
But why would the eggs need to be refrigerated on the ship already? If it’s a US law wouldn’t it just start applying once the eggs reach the US? Here chickens are required to be vaccinated against salmonella anyways so that shouldn’t be a big issue.
Could be rules of import.
Afaik they’re refrigerated because they’re “ultra washed” (because I don’t remember details), which removes the natural coating/protection of the eggs.