National Egg Month: celebrating one of our most versatile ingredients

Every May, the UK celebrates National Egg Month, a month‑long event that champions one of the nation’s most versatile, nutritious and affordable foods.

Taking place throughout May each year, National Egg Month – which actually dates back to the 1960s – highlights the humble egg’s role in everyday cooking, from quick breakfasts and light lunches to baking and family meals.

Eggs are naturally rich in high‑quality protein and essential vitamins and minerals, making them a simple and reliable staple for households looking to eat well on a budget. Whether boiled, scrambled, poached or used in baking, eggs are a prime example of how a basic ingredient can deliver both value and variety in the kitchen.

Buying eggs smartly in Jersey

With food prices remaining a concern for many Islanders, National Egg Month is also a timely reminder to shop carefully.

In Jersey, consumers can use Prices.je, the Jersey Consumer Council’s official price comparison website, to compare the cost of everyday grocery items – including eggs – across the Island’s major supermarkets. Grocery prices are refreshed fortnightly, helping shoppers quickly identify where the best value can be found.

We survey the price of the ‘cheapest half dozen’ eggs available in each supermarket, and there is usually more than £1 difference between the cheapest and most expensive, depending on where you shop.

If you are looking to buy a six‑pack of eggs at the lowest price in Jersey, a quick check on Prices.je before visiting the shops can reveal which retailers are currently offering the cheapest option, removing guesswork and helping households save money.

Supporting local: Jersey’s egg producers

On Prices.je we survey the cheapest available eggs in our supermarkets.

But alongside our price comparisons, Island shoppers also have the option of choosing eggs produced right here in Jersey, produced by members of the Genuine Jersey Products Association

Sometimes paying a bit more can mean better quality, less food miles, and a more sustainable product.

Buying local not only shortens supply chains and improves freshness but also supports animal welfare and the Island’s farming community.

Among the eggs producers in Jersey are:

• Happy Hens is the Island’s oldest and largest free‑range egg producer. Based in Grouville, Happy Hens keeps around 8,000 hens in mobile housing with access to open fields. Their eggs are typically delivered within 24 hours of laying and are widely available through supermarkets, smaller shops, farm shops, restaurants and hotels across the Island.
• Another key local supplier is Hamptonne Farm Ltd in St Lawrence, a family‑run business. Hamptonne Farm produces free‑range eggs using mobile polytunnels that allow hens to roam freely. Eggs are collected twice daily, graded on site, and supplied to most local supermarkets, farm shops and hospitality outlets in Jersey.
• Sheep Shed Jersey is also based in St Lawrence, at Potage Farm. They are another Jersey farm with a strong focus on sustainability, traceability and animal welfare. Their free‑range hens forage on pasture, with eggs collected and packed daily on the farm to ensure freshness and high quality before reaching consumers.

If you can’t find these eggs in your supermarket you will probably be able to get them at your local farm shop. You can even look out for them at road-side stalls.