To brace for potential egg shortages driven by outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza, the Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Ministry is moving to expand the use of processed eggs that can be stored for long periods. The ministry plans to freeze and keep a set volume of liquid egg — eggs without the shells, such as beaten egg — so they can be used when overall supplies fall. The initiative is also aimed at preventing sharp price increases, with implementation targeted for fiscal 2026.