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Why eggs are nearly $9 a dozen in California — and when prices could drop
Egg prices at the grocery store shocked many consumers over the recent holiday season, and those prices are expected to continue to climb after an unanticipated spike in the number of bird flu cases in late 2024 led to a significant drop in the number of egg-laying hens in the United States.
‘Normal’ California egg prices months away, analyst says
The key is the loss of egg makers. Moscogiuri says the industry is down 20 million hens to flu in the past three months out of the nation’s typical 312 million flock. California farmers culled 9 million egg layers in 2024’s last two months alone.
Nearly $9 a dozen: Why egg prices are skyrocketing and for how long
The average price of a dozen large eggs starkly increased in California in December to $8.97, up from $5.68 in late November, according to a U.S. Department of Agriculture report.
California restaurants scrambling to stay afloat amid $9 egg prices: ‘It’s f—-ing killing me’
California restaurants have no choice but to continue buying eggs en masse for their breakfast omelettes and baked goods despite soaring prices – sending their bottom line under.
Egg Prices Crack $9 Mark Across California
California consumers are facing sticker shock at the grocery store as egg prices hit an eye-watering $8.97 per dozen in December, nearly 60% higher than November's $5.68 price tag. As the U.S. Department of Agriculture reports, this sharp increase shows no signs of dropping as we enter 2025.
Egg prices in California reach $9 per dozen in some areas
Egg prices in California have increased to nearly $9 per dozen in some areas due to the outbreak of bird flu across the state, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
California Egg Prices Surge to Nearly $9
Egg prices in California have soared nearly 70% due to a severe bird flu outbreak that has decimated poultry flocks, leading to shortages and economic strain.
Egg Prices Crack Budgets as California Businesses Scramble Amidst Historic Shortage
California's egg industry is strained with high prices and reduced supply, attributed to bird flu and seasonal molting.
Bird flu plays part in rising California egg prices. See how much prices are going up
Bird flu continues to play a part in higher egg prices in California. The U.S. Department of Agriculture, in a Dec. 27 report, said a dozen large shell eggs in the state rose to $8.97.
Egg prices in parts of California will blow your mind
Concerns surrounding avian influenza, better known as Bird Flu, are at the center of a sharp spike in egg prices in California.
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Ready to pay $9 for eggs? Why prices are so high right now
The holiday effect: People use a lot of eggs over the holidays, too, which has driven up demand in recent weeks. “The ...
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What to know about egg prices as bird flu continues to impact laying flocks
Why egg prices and supply have been impacted by avian influenza and what it means for American shoppers at the grocery store.