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Dear Winnipeg: let’s all start our day sunny-side-up
WINNIPEG May 27, 2025 – Manitoba’s regulated egg farmers invite you for FREE coffee and delicious egg sandwiches TODAY from 8:00 a.m. until 10:30ish at the corner of King St. and Bannatyne Ave.
Grab a sandwich and refill your coffee, meet local egg farmers, ask them how eggs are produced and learn about the egg’s journey from their farm to your fridge at home. Attendees can take home MEF-branded swag, including whisks, cart coins and cookbooks, and radio station QX104 will be onsite playing music and inviting folks to join the fun.
“We’re egg farmers, and we love what we do – it’s not just our tagline; we actually live it every day. This annual egg sandwich giveaway is a part of loving what we do,” said Edward Maendel, an egg farmer from near Portage la Prairie. “Every day, Manitoba’s 170 egg and pullet farmers care for the hens that help feed our province. It’s wonderful to share what we do on-farm to get those nutritious eggs from our farm to your table.”
Culinary Arts students from Red River College Polytechnic will once again be demonstrating their talents and gaining valuable experience by preparing 1,000 sandwiches fresh onsite at the Paterson Globalfoods Institute in the Exchange.
“Eggs are versatile, nutritious and an essential ingredient for most chefs on a daily basis, so it’s critical that these industry leaders of tomorrow learn how to cook eggs well and truly understand the benefits of eggs and egg products,” said Lylah Erkau, Chair of Baking and Culinary Arts at RRC Polytech. “Our partnership with Manitoba Egg Farmers provides students with added expertise in the classroom as they learn the fundamental role farmers play in feeding our community and growing our economy. This event brings us all together to share that important message with the public and allow the students to hone their skills.”
Chef Eric Lee, an instructor from RRC Polytech’s Culinary Arts program has sourced local ingredients for these delicious egg sandwiches, including fan favourite Bothwell Cheese. He will oversee the kitchen as twenty students get their first taste of a fast-paced breakfast service.
“Cooking one thousand egg sandwiches, in just a few hours, is an amazing learning opportunity for students in our short-order class who must work as a team to plan, prepare and deliver a massive amount of food under the very real pressure of a tight timeline,” said Chef Lee. “In addition to improving the skills and knowledge required to work in a commercial kitchen, they are also building confidence that will serve them well throughout the rest of their studies and their careers.”
“When you buy eggs in Manitoba grocery stores, you are supporting a local Manitoba egg farm—just like ours!” said Maendel. “Those eggs are fresh, nutritious and affordable. Thank you for supporting local egg farmers!”
Start your day with a hot and delicious egg sandwich from 8:00-10:30 a.m. at Old Market Square today while supplies last! Help us celebrate #LocalEggs 🍳🥚
About Manitoba Egg Farmers – We’re Egg Farmers We Love What We Do®
Manitoba Egg Farmers (MEF) represents 170 regulated egg and pullet farmers in our province. MEF is an independent organization, funded entirely by egg and pullet farmers. Regulated egg farmers are the primary caregivers of their hens that produce over 76 million dozen eggs each year and feed all communities across Manitoba. Eggs are nutritious, versatile and can be eaten with any meal. For more information about egg farming in Manitoba, hen care or recipes visit eggs.mb.ca.
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For more information:
Claire McCaffrey
Communications Manager, Manitoba Egg Farmers
p: 204-488-4886 | e: cmccaffrey@eggs.mb.ca