CPF Expands "Eggs for Next Gen" to 1,030 Schools, Advancing Food Security Through Better Access to Nutrition

EQS Newswire / 16/10/2026 / 09:00 CET/CEST BANGKOK, THAILAND — 1 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 ensuring consistent access to safe and nutritious diets. 2 824581-13-jpg-550x.jpeg Against this backdrop, Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Company Limited (CPF), in partnership with the Charoen Pokphand for Rural Lives' Development Foundation, is expanding the "Eggs for Next Gen" program, a long-running school nutrition initiative, to 1,030 schools across Thailand, with 12 new schools joining this year. The expansion builds on nearly four decades of efforts to help children gain regular access to fresh eggs as a source of quality protein, while enabling schools to establish sustainable food production. Launched in 1989, the program goes beyond providing food for school lunches. Participating schools receive support including poultry houses, equipment,