{
  "id": 14924350,
  "title": "CPF Expands “Eggs for Next Gen” to 1,030 Schools, Advancing Food Security Through Better Access to Nutrition",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/cpf-expands-eggs-for-next-gen-to-1-030-schools-advancing-food-14924350",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-16T08:05:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Arabian Post",
    "slug": "arabian-post",
    "url": "https://thearabianpost.com/cpf-expands-eggs-for-next-gen-to-1030-schools-advancing-food-security-through-better-access-to-nutrition/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bangkok, Thailand – Access to nutritious food is crucial for food security. In Thailand, around 10% of children under five experience severe child food poverty, while 13% are stunted and 7% are underweight. The Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Company Limited (CPF) is addressing these issues through the \"Eggs for Next Gen\" program, which is expanding to 1,030 schools this year. This school nutrition initiative, in partnership with the Charoen Pokphand for Rural Lives’ Development Foundation, has been providing fresh eggs as a source of quality protein to schools since its launch in 1989. Participating schools receive support, including poultry houses, equipment, laying hens, feed, and technical knowledge in various aspects of animal health and farm management. This enables schools to establish sustainable food production and gain practical agricultural skills for students and teachers. The program benefits over 229,502 students, 17,447 academic staff, and 2,690 communities, while generating revenue for future production cycles. CPF views food security as ensuring consistent access to safe and nutritious diets, not just having enough food. By helping schools produce fresh eggs locally, the program brings quality protein closer to children, supports healthier diets, and builds practical knowledge and capabilities for long-term food self-reliance. CPF's global presence and commitment to food security align with its \"Kitchen of the World\" vision, emphasizing food safety, nutrition, responsible production, and sustainable supply chains.",
  "summary": "BANGKOK, THAILAND - Media OutReach Newswire – 16 October 2026 - Access to nutritious food remains a critical part of food security. In Thailand, around one in 10 children under five lives in severe child food poverty, while national data show that 13% of children under five are stunted and 7% are underweight, underscoring that food security is not only about having enough food, but also about…",
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        "outlet": "Arabian Post",
        "title": "CPF Expands “Eggs for Next Gen” to 1,030 Schools, Advancing Food Security Through Better Access to Nutrition",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/cpf-expands-eggs-for-next-gen-to-1-030-schools-advancing-food",
        "published": "2026-10-16T08:05:09.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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