New figures show Australians are now eating a record 282 eggs per person a year, up from around 135 three decades ago
SYDNEY, Oct. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Australians are eating more than twice as many eggs as they were three decades ago, according to figures released today by Australian Eggs to mark 30 years of World Egg Day.
Consumption has reached 282 eggs per person a year, up from approximately 135 in 1996 and 267 last year. That is an extra 147 eggs a year for every Australian, meaning consumption has more than doubled over a period in which almost everything else about the way Australians eat has changed.
"Reaching 282 eggs per person is a real milestone for the industry, but the more interesting story is the trajectory," says Rowan McMonnies, Managing Director of Australian Eggs. "Thirty years is long enough to see a genuine shift in behaviour, and eggs have gained ground steadily through every food trend of that period."
"Part of that is practical. Eggs are quick, they suit any meal of the day and they work at any level of cooking ability. The other factor is that the nutrition conversation has shifted decisively in favour of eggs."
The single biggest change over those 30 years has been in how eggs and nutrition are understood.
For decades, eggs were treated with caution because of their dietary cholesterol, and many Australians grew up being told to limit how many they ate. The evidence has since evolved. A randomised controlled trial published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition in 2025, led by researchers at the University of South Australia, tested the effects of dietary cholesterol and saturated fat separately. In 61 adults whose LDL cholesterol was already below 3.5 mmol/L, eating two eggs a day within a low saturated fat diet did not raise LDL, the type of cholesterol commonly called bad cholesterol because it can build up in the artery walls. Saturated fat, not dietary cholesterol, was the factor that moved the numbers.
Australian guidance has moved with it. The Heart Foundation no longer sets a limit on the number of eggs healthy Australians can eat, provided they are enjoyed as part of a heart-healthy eating pattern.
"Eggs have had quite the reputation evolution," says dietitian and nutritionist Susie Burrell. "For a long time, cholesterol was the first thing people thought of when they thought about eggs. We now understand that saturated fat has a far greater influence on blood cholesterol than the cholesterol in food does."
"The bigger shift is that we have stopped assessing foods one nutrient at a time. What matters is the overall pattern of what someone eats, and eggs sit comfortably inside a heart-healthy diet."
Protein is dominating food and health conversations, and eggs have benefited from that. Burrell argues the focus is too narrow.
"Protein is important, but it is one part of the picture," she says. "It accounts for just one of the 17 different vitamins and nutrients, including vitamin D, vitamin B12, choline, selenium and iodine, found in eggs. Not many foods that simple do that much."
"Thirty years ago people were mostly thinking about what to cut out. Today the question is what to include, and that is a far better question."
How Australians cook eggs has changed as much as how many they eat. A repertoire that once ran to boiled, fried, scrambled and the occasional quiche now includes shakshuka, Korean steamed eggs, Japanese tamagoyaki and huevos rancheros, all of which sit alongside the classics on the Australian Eggs recipe pages.
"The hardest part of eating well is usually deciding what to make," Burrell says. "To take the pressure out of the decision making, we've built a spinner on the Australian Eggs website that lands you on one of 30 recipes, each with a different egg nutritional benefit attached. Helping you discover what to cook while also learning what eating eggs does for your health at the same time."
The 30 World Egg Day recipes are available to spin through at https://www.australianeggs.org.au/world-egg-day
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AUSTRALIANS ARE EATING MORE THAN TWICE AS MANY EGGS AS THEY DID 30 YEARS AGO
- Fourth edition builds on last year's momentum, advancing partnerships across financial services and technology.
- Bringing together 40+ speakers, international delegations, and the inaugural Tech Talent Hub, the event demonstrates the scale of industry participation behind Fintech Forward 2026.
MANAMA, Bahrain, Oct. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Fintech Forward 2026 (FF26), the Gulf region's flagship financial forum, wrapped up today at Exhibition World Bahrain with more than 60 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs), strategic agreements, and key announcements unveiled, securing over 2900 local and international participants. Marking the fourth edition, the forum welcomed its largest number of sponsors and exhibitors to date, underscoring the strength of industry engagement and a shared ambition to shape the next chapter of financial services.
The 65% increase in announcements and signings at FF26 highlights the Forum's growing role as a catalyst for tangible economic outcomes. Several of this year's announcements and MoUs build on connections forged at FF25, demonstrating how Bahrain's agile financial ecosystem converts dialogue and access to decisionmakers into sustained momentum. This is the Team Bahrain approach in action, harnessing public-private partnership to drive innovation, strengthen the ecosystem and unlock new pathways for growth.
Among the developments announced at FF26 was a Google Cloud Universal Ledger pilot showcased by BBK. The project is being delivered in collaboration with ARRAY Innovation, a portfolio company of Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company, the Kingdom's sovereign wealth fund. It explores the use of advanced digital ledger technology within BBK's core banking operations, with potential applications in tokenized payments and programmable settlement.
Beyon and barq Group's (Technologies Union) also announced an agreement which brought together Beyon Money's operations with barq's fintech platform, with Beyon set to retain economic interest in barq, subject to final documentation and regulatory approvals.
FF26 also saw BENEFIT announce the National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) as the first participating bank and anchor banking partner in the Trade Finance Registry pilot. Developed in collaboration with Singapore-based trade finance fraud prevention specialist MonetaGo and Bahrain FinTech Bay (BFB), the pilot aims to reduce risk across trade finance. Bahrain FinTech Bay also launched its fourth Fintech Ecosystem Report (2024–2026), charting Bahrain's progression to regulated execution and highlighting opportunities in AI, tokenisation, and cross-border payments. FF26 also marked the announcement of the third edition of the NBB Innovation Programme in partnership with BFB, continuing its presence at Fintech Forward for a second consecutive year.
Further announcements included Beyon Connect's plans to launch an AML Referral Programme, with AMAN Compliance Solutions joining as its first referral partner, helping organisations access specialised financial crime prevention and compliance expertise, alongside an MoU between Beyon Connect and BENEFIT to explore joint fintech opportunities locally and internationally, combining their complementary capabilities across digital identity, payments, credit and information services, as well as data analytics. BENEFIT and Huawei also signed an MoU to explore cooperation in digital infrastructure, artificial intelligence and other advanced technologies, reflecting the growing intersection between financial services and emerging technology.
Additionally, Kuwait Finance House – Bahrain announced an MoU with stc Bahrain to expand their existing partnership, exploring new areas of collaboration across digital solutions and integrated use cases, while further advancing digital capabilities in cash management, reconciliation, and trade finance.
The exhibition also debuted the Tech Talent Hub, featuring Citi, J.P. Morgan and KPMG and highlighting the role of Bahraini talent in supporting global clients and operations from the Kingdom, alongside the skills and career pathways shaping the future of financial services and technology. Bahrain's highly skilled, future-proofed and diverse talent base continues to be a defining strength of the Kingdom's economy, underpinned by strong workforce participation.
Bahrain has built a well-established financial services ecosystem over decades, supported by progressive regulation, advanced digital infrastructure, and a commitment to innovation. Financial and insurance activities remain the largest contributor to the Kingdom's economy, accounting for 17.6% of real GDP in 2025, with the sector continuing to play a central role in driving economic growth and attracting investment. The sector is supported by a forward-looking regulatory environment led by the Central Bank of Bahrain, alongside a skilled workforce, and strong digital infrastructure.
Hosted by the Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB) and programmed by Forbes Middle East, FF26 was supported by the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB), the Labour Fund (Tamkeen), the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA), and Bahrain FinTech Bay (BFB) and was held under the theme "Finance in the Age of Intelligent Infrastructure."
MANAMA, Bahrain, Oct. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Fintech Forward 2026 (FF26), the Gulf region's flagship financial forum, wrapped up today at Exhibition World Bahrain with more than 60 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs), strategic agreements, and key announcements unveiled, securing over 2900 local and international participants. Marking the fourth edition, the forum welcomed its largest number of sponsors and exhibitors to date, underscoring the strength of industry engagement and a shared ambition to shape the next chapter of financial services.
The 65% increase in announcements and signings at FF26 highlights the Forum's growing role as a catalyst for tangible economic outcomes. Several of this year's announcements and MoUs build on connections forged at FF25, demonstrating how Bahrain's agile financial ecosystem converts dialogue and access to decisionmakers into sustained momentum. This is the Team Bahrain approach in action, harnessing public-private partnership to drive innovation, strengthen the ecosystem and unlock new pathways for growth.
Among the developments announced at FF26 was a Google Cloud Universal Ledger pilot showcased by BBK. The project is being delivered in collaboration with ARRAY Innovation, a portfolio company of Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company, the Kingdom's sovereign wealth fund. It explores the use of advanced digital ledger technology within BBK's core banking operations, with potential applications in tokenized payments and programmable settlement.
Beyon and barq Group's (Technologies Union) also announced an agreement which brought together Beyon Money's operations with barq's fintech platform, with Beyon set to retain economic interest in barq, subject to final documentation and regulatory approvals.
FF26 also saw BENEFIT announce the National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) as the first participating bank and anchor banking partner in the Trade Finance Registry pilot. Developed in collaboration with Singapore-based trade finance fraud prevention specialist MonetaGo and Bahrain FinTech Bay (BFB), the pilot aims to reduce risk across trade finance. Bahrain FinTech Bay also launched its fourth Fintech Ecosystem Report (2024–2026), charting Bahrain's progression to regulated execution and highlighting opportunities in AI, tokenisation, and cross-border payments. FF26 also marked the announcement of the third edition of the NBB Innovation Programme in partnership with BFB, continuing its presence at Fintech Forward for a second consecutive year.
Further announcements included Beyon Connect's plans to launch an AML Referral Programme, with AMAN Compliance Solutions joining as its first referral partner, helping organisations access specialised financial crime prevention and compliance expertise, alongside an MoU between Beyon Connect and BENEFIT to explore joint fintech opportunities locally and internationally, combining their complementary capabilities across digital identity, payments, credit and information services, as well as data analytics. BENEFIT and Huawei also signed an MoU to explore cooperation in digital infrastructure, artificial intelligence and other advanced technologies, reflecting the growing intersection between financial services and emerging technology.
Additionally, Kuwait Finance House – Bahrain announced an MoU with stc Bahrain to expand their existing partnership, exploring new areas of collaboration across digital solutions and integrated use cases, while further advancing digital capabilities in cash management, reconciliation, and trade finance.
The exhibition also debuted the Tech Talent Hub, featuring Citi, J.P. Morgan and KPMG and highlighting the role of Bahraini talent in supporting global clients and operations from the Kingdom, alongside the skills and career pathways shaping the future of financial services and technology. Bahrain's highly skilled, future-proofed and diverse talent base continues to be a defining strength of the Kingdom's economy, underpinned by strong workforce participation.
Bahrain has built a well-established financial services ecosystem over decades, supported by progressive regulation, advanced digital infrastructure, and a commitment to innovation. Financial and insurance activities remain the largest contributor to the Kingdom's economy, accounting for 17.6% of real GDP in 2025, with the sector continuing to play a central role in driving economic growth and attracting investment. The sector is supported by a forward-looking regulatory environment led by the Central Bank of Bahrain, alongside a skilled workforce, and strong digital infrastructure.
Hosted by the Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB) and programmed by Forbes Middle East, FF26 was supported by the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB), the Labour Fund (Tamkeen), the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA), and Bahrain FinTech Bay (BFB) and was held under the theme "Finance in the Age of Intelligent Infrastructure."
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Fintech Forward 2026 Concludes in Bahrain with over 60 Strategic Agreements Signed, Drawing 2900 Participants
