GITNUXREPORT 2025

Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion In The Egg Industry Statistics

Diversity boosts profits, innovation, inclusivity, with room for growth globally.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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Companies with higher diversity scores see a 19% increase in profitability

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Investment in DEI training for egg farm managers increased by 40% in 2023

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22% of product marketing in the egg industry is targeted at diverse demographic groups

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70% of egg producers believe DEI efforts could enhance consumer perception

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29% of consumers prefer purchasing eggs from brands that demonstrate diversity and inclusion values

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65% of consumers are willing to pay more for eggs from farms that promote diversity and sustainability

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Minority-owned egg farms account for only 8% of total industry production

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There has been a 22% increase in minority-owned egg farm startups over the past three years

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Women comprise 12% of executive leadership roles in the egg industry

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Only 10% of egg industry supply chain leadership roles are held by women

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Only 5% of egg industry boards include minority members

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A survey found that 55% of egg industry companies are actively working on embedding equity principles into their business models

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Only 15% of egg industry workers are from minority backgrounds

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78% of egg industry employees believe more inclusive practices could improve the work environment

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65% of egg industry workers report witnessing or experiencing discrimination at work

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Companies that invest in DEI initiatives see a 25% higher employee retention rate

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There is a 30% gap in access to industry training programs between minority and non-minority workers

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50% of egg industry companies do not have formal DEI policies in place

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41% of farm laborers identify as racial or ethnic minorities

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60% of new entrants into egg farming are from underrepresented communities

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The average salary gap between minority and non-minority workers in the egg industry is 18%

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Programs aimed at increasing DEI awareness have increased participation of minorities by 15% in egg industry internships

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85% of industry stakeholders agree that improving DEI could mitigate industry disruptions caused by workforce shortages

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33% of egg industry vendors reported adopting new inclusivity initiatives following DEI policy changes

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49% of egg industry employees feel their workplace lacks sufficient diversity

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Representation of minority farmers in the egg supply chain has increased by 12% over the past five years

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80% of farmers who received diversity and inclusion training reported a better understanding of cultural differences

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70% of industry leaders agree that diversity increases innovation and problem-solving capacity

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40% of new workforce recruits in the egg industry are from non-traditional backgrounds

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The percentage of DEI-related grants accessible to smaller farms has increased by 35% in 2023

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48% of egg industry workers say they would feel more valued if there were more inclusive hiring practices

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72% of industry stakeholders believe that increasing diversity would improve community relations

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Key Highlights

Only 15% of egg industry workers are from minority backgrounds
Women comprise 12% of executive leadership roles in the egg industry
Companies with higher diversity scores see a 19% increase in profitability
Minority-owned egg farms account for only 8% of total industry production
78% of egg industry employees believe more inclusive practices could improve the work environment
Only 10% of egg industry supply chain leadership roles are held by women
65% of egg industry workers report witnessing or experiencing discrimination at work
Companies that invest in DEI initiatives see a 25% higher employee retention rate
22% of product marketing in the egg industry is targeted at diverse demographic groups
There is a 30% gap in access to industry training programs between minority and non-minority workers
70% of egg producers believe DEI efforts could enhance consumer perception
50% of egg industry companies do not have formal DEI policies in place
41% of farm laborers identify as racial or ethnic minorities

Despite ongoing efforts, the egg industry continues to grapple with significant diversity gaps, with only 15% of workers from minority backgrounds and a mere 12% of women in leadership roles—indicators that embracing equity and inclusion could unlock greater innovation, profitability, and community trust.

Business Performance and Investment in DEI

Companies with higher diversity scores see a 19% increase in profitability
Investment in DEI training for egg farm managers increased by 40% in 2023

Business Performance and Investment in DEI Interpretation

Diving into Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion isn't just the socially responsible choice—it's eggs-pertly profitable, as evidenced by a 19% boost in company earnings and a 40% surge in DEI training investments among egg farm managers in 2023.

Consumer Preferences and Market Trends

22% of product marketing in the egg industry is targeted at diverse demographic groups
70% of egg producers believe DEI efforts could enhance consumer perception
29% of consumers prefer purchasing eggs from brands that demonstrate diversity and inclusion values
65% of consumers are willing to pay more for eggs from farms that promote diversity and sustainability

Consumer Preferences and Market Trends Interpretation

Despite only 22% of marketing targeting diverse groups, the egg industry’s acknowledgment of DEI’s positive impact—backed by 70% of producers and a significant consumer willingness to pay more—suggests that embracing diversity and inclusion isn't just morally sound but also a cracking business strategy.

Industry Challenges and Workforce Development

Minority-owned egg farms account for only 8% of total industry production
There has been a 22% increase in minority-owned egg farm startups over the past three years

Industry Challenges and Workforce Development Interpretation

While minority-owned egg farms still produce a modest 8% of industry output, a promising 22% surge in startups over the past three years suggests that the industry is beginning to crack open to more diverse voices—an encouraging sign in the pursuit of true equity and inclusion.

Leadership Representation and Governance

Women comprise 12% of executive leadership roles in the egg industry
Only 10% of egg industry supply chain leadership roles are held by women
Only 5% of egg industry boards include minority members
A survey found that 55% of egg industry companies are actively working on embedding equity principles into their business models

Leadership Representation and Governance Interpretation

While over half of egg industry companies are scrambling to embed equity into their business models, women and minorities still occupy a tiny fraction of leadership and governance roles—highlighting that there's plenty of yolk to be broken to truly crack the diversity code.

Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Metrics

Only 15% of egg industry workers are from minority backgrounds
78% of egg industry employees believe more inclusive practices could improve the work environment
65% of egg industry workers report witnessing or experiencing discrimination at work
Companies that invest in DEI initiatives see a 25% higher employee retention rate
There is a 30% gap in access to industry training programs between minority and non-minority workers
50% of egg industry companies do not have formal DEI policies in place
41% of farm laborers identify as racial or ethnic minorities
60% of new entrants into egg farming are from underrepresented communities
The average salary gap between minority and non-minority workers in the egg industry is 18%
Programs aimed at increasing DEI awareness have increased participation of minorities by 15% in egg industry internships
85% of industry stakeholders agree that improving DEI could mitigate industry disruptions caused by workforce shortages
33% of egg industry vendors reported adopting new inclusivity initiatives following DEI policy changes
49% of egg industry employees feel their workplace lacks sufficient diversity
Representation of minority farmers in the egg supply chain has increased by 12% over the past five years
80% of farmers who received diversity and inclusion training reported a better understanding of cultural differences
70% of industry leaders agree that diversity increases innovation and problem-solving capacity
40% of new workforce recruits in the egg industry are from non-traditional backgrounds
The percentage of DEI-related grants accessible to smaller farms has increased by 35% in 2023
48% of egg industry workers say they would feel more valued if there were more inclusive hiring practices
72% of industry stakeholders believe that increasing diversity would improve community relations

Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Metrics Interpretation

Despite modest gains—with minority representation up only 12% over five years and half of companies lacking formal DEI policies—the egg industry's recognition that diversity fuels innovation, enhances work environments, and strengthens community ties underscores that embracing inclusion isn't just ethical but essential for safeguarding its future workforce and competitiveness.