Egg Prices Soaring at Your Grocery Store? It’s Because of Bird Flu
Wholesale prices for large eggs hit $5.57 per dozen in the Midwest in December, which was up 150% from a year ago, according to commodity data firm Expana. Prices were even higher in California, reaching a record high of $8.85 per dozen.
Bird flu, holiday demand to blame for skyrocketing egg prices and shortage
If you've been to the grocery store lately, you've likely noticed the price for eggs has not only gone up, but they're not always easy to find.
Egg shortage from avian flu expected to linger into mid-2025
Some markets in the Bay Area report empty shelves, while others are rationing purchases to ensure eggs remain available to more customers.
Egg shortage to continue impacting grocery stores in 2025
A national egg shortage caused by avian influenza, also known as bird flu, could lead to empty shelves and higher prices in 2025. The biggest impact of the bird
British Columbians share photos of bare shelves amid bird flu egg shortage
Grocery stores around the province are posting signs advising customers that they're temporarily out of eggs and bird flu is to blame.
Egg shortage due to avian flu expected to ease by 2025, says USDA
Looking ahead, the USDA projects egg production will rise by about 3% in 2025 compared to 2024, easing prices. The average price next year is expected to drop to $2.30 per dozen, with first-quarter prices averaging $2.95 per dozen.
Egg shortage forcing restaurants to raise prices
An egg shortage is forcing some restaurants to raise their prices. The owner of one eatery in San Luis Obispo California explains the impact the egg shortage is having on his business.
Bird flu, holiday season demand to blame for skyrocketing egg prices and shortage
If you've been to the grocery store lately, you've likely noticed the price for eggs has not only gone up, but they're not always easy to find.
'Eggs are costing more than meat:' Bird flu depletes egg supply, sends prices skyward
A growing nationwide egg shortage driven by bird flu means omelets are a little smaller at Pete’s Breakfast House on Ventura’s Main Street. The shortfall has sent egg prices everywhere rocketing in a trend that has accelerated during the holidays.
Bird flu causing egg prices to soar to new record high
Egg prices are soaring, breaking new records as the bird flu outbreak grows. Why it matters: No food item has been as much of an inflation poster child like eggs, and their prices often give a clue about the economic environment.
Bird flu outbreak leads to egg shortage, price surge in California
The recent bird flu outbreak is not only running up the price of eggs, but it’s led to a shortage across California.
National egg shortage hits the Northstate, including Redding health food store
A national egg shortage is impacting grocery stores right here in the Northstate, like Orchard Nutrition Center in Redding.
Why there's an egg shortage in BC right now
There's a shortage of eggs in BC as high seasonal demand paired with bird flu challenges leave some shelves bare.
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