American Egg Board
The American Egg Board is a U.S. checkoff program that promotes the consumption of eggs and egg products.
Mission
The mission of the American Egg Board (AEB) is to increase the demand for eggs and egg products through research, education, and promotion. AEB works to expand markets, develop new uses for eggs, and share nutritional information, aiming to benefit all sectors of the egg industry while providing consumers with valuable information about eggs.[1]
Parent organization
The American Egg Board operates under the oversight of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, specifically through the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS).[2]
Legislation authorizing creation
The AEB was established under the Egg Research and Consumer Information Act of 1974, which mandates the collection of assessments from egg producers for research and promotion activities.[3]
Number of employees
The exact number of employees at the AEB isn't specified in the provided sources, but it functions with a staff that supports its various programs.[1]
Last total enacted budget
The last total enacted budget for the American Egg Board is not publicly detailed in the sources provided, as it operates through checkoff funds collected from egg producers.[1]
Leader's title
The leader of the organization holds the title "President & CEO."[1]
Services provided
The American Egg Board provides services such as market research, nutritional education, recipe development, and promotional campaigns aimed at both consumers and food service industries. AEB also conducts consumer research, develops educational materials, and supports the egg industry through public relations efforts and export promotion.[1]
Regulations overseen
The AEB does not oversee regulations but operates under regulations set by the USDA regarding checkoff programs. It must comply with laws ensuring that promotion activities are generic and do not favor one producer over another. Additionally, AEB activities are guided by regulations concerning the collection and use of checkoff funds.[1]
Headquarters address
The headquarters address for the American Egg Board is: 1450 S. Lynnhaven Pkwy, Suite 108, Virginia Beach, VA 23453, USA[4]
Website
The website for the American Egg Board is [6](https://www.aeb.org).[1]
Wikipedia article title
The title of the Wikipedia article about it is "American Egg Board."[5]