According to Las Tacuaras, a major Paraguayan poultry company, the country has become one of the leading consumers of eggs in Latin America. Paraguay dedicates the entire month of October to this effort, a tradition led by the company that produces roughly 960,000 eggs per day, growing Paraguay’s egg consumption in recent years.
The celebration coincides with World Egg Day, which is observed globally on the second Friday of October. Cristian Cáceres, manager of Las Tacuaras, noted the significant shift in public perception and consumption habits in Paraguay over the years.
A surge in Paraguay’s egg consumption
Previously, Cáceres told state media, it was widely believed that daily egg consumption could be harmful, particularly to the heart. However, scientific evidence has since demonstrated the opposite, confirming that eggs are a rich source of high-quality protein and essential nutrients that are difficult to find in a single food source.
This growing awareness has led to a remarkable increase in consumption. According to the latest figures from Las Tacuaras and the Paraguayan Poultry Association (Avipar), the average Paraguayan now consumes between 320 and 350 eggs per year. This is a substantial rise from the 180 eggs per capita recorded in 2024, representing a consumption rate of nearly one egg per day.
“The myths of our parents or grandparents, who said it had many risks, are being broken down, and people know it is a superfood,” Cáceres explained.
Market stability and production
While Paraguay experienced significant price fluctuations for eggs in the past, the market has now stabilised according to Cáceres. “Currently, in general, the market is very stable because egg production is keeping pace with the per capita consumption that Paraguay is having. And in these last two years, it has taken a very big leap.”
To meet this demand, Las Tacuaras alone produces roughly 20 million per month. Las Tacuaras began 52 years ago as a family farm and has since grown to an industrial scale.
Consumer advice
Cáceres also shared practical tips for consumers. He noted that eggs are perishable after 30 to 40 days but can last much longer if stored correctly. “They must be in a cool place, without exposure to sunlight, high temperatures, or humidity. During the Paraguayan summer, it is advisable to keep them in the refrigerator,” he advised.
Regarding the difference between white and brown eggs, he clarified there is no nutritional distinction. “Structurally, there is no difference; the only thing that changes is the genetic line, or the colour of the hen. The white one lays white eggs; the brown one, brown eggs, but nutritionally it is the same.”
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