Rising egg prices are squeezing local cafes and restaurants. Here’s how they’re responding
As farmers are forced to slaughter millions of chickens per month to prevent the spread of the bird flu, average prices for a dozen Grade A eggs in the United States increased to $4.95 in January, the AP reported, passing the previous record of $4.82 two years ago. The Department of Agriculture predicts a further 20% price increase this year.
Twin Cities restaurants, retailers, consumers brace for egg prices to keep rising
Egg lovers are getting creative. A private company — RentTheChicken.com — offers to connect consumers across the country to suppliers that rent out laying hens and portable coops, with prices ranging from about $500 to $1,000 for a seven-month rental.
Rising egg prices and high demand are prompting consumers to rent or buy chickens, but experts warn the move may not cut costs
As the bird flu outbreak impacts egg shortages and prices, some people are turning to renting or buying backyard chickens.
Egg prices soar, consumers look for alternative options
Egg prices soar, consumers look for alternative options
Egg Prices Are Soaring—Here Are 4 High-Protein Breakfast Swaps
Fact checked by Nick Blackmer Bird flu outbreaks have led to egg shortages and price hikes across the United States. If you normally start your day with an omelet or egg sandwich, there are plenty of protein-rich options for an equally nutritious breakfast.
Local store lose profits over high egg prices
The Market at EastPoint prides itself on healthier and affordable food options, but because of the increase in egg prices, it is forcing customers to leave them on the shelf, resulting in a financial loss for the store.
Charlotte egg prices soar 175% due to avian flu shortage
Egg prices in the Charlotte area have surged by up to 175% in less than two months, with some stores now charging as much as $7.99 per dozen.
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Record high egg prices affecting local diner's employees
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To help solve its egg price crisis, America is turning to Turkey (the country)
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Bakeries can't beat egg prices, so your cake may cost more
Small businesses that churn out everything from pies to breakfast sandwiches are increasingly passing on costs they can’t ...
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What climate change means for bird flu — and the soaring price of eggs
Extreme weather is shifting the migratory patterns of birds, increasing the chances of deadly avian flu outbreaks on farms.
Egg Shortage: As Prices Climb 15%, Nevada Suspends Cage-Free Egg Law
The Department of Agriculture warned egg prices may increase more than 20% this year, after December saw a year-over-year ...
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Sonoma County restaurants raise prices, add an egg surcharge amid soaring costs
As the country contends with an ongoing bird flu outbreak and egg shortages, national chain restaurant Waffle House has added ...
Egg prices soar as Southland bakeries prepare for paczki craze
The rising cost of eggs, a key ingredient in the dough and the custard filling for paczki, has led to some price hikes at ...