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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.
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.
California egg shortage drives prices to nearly $9 per dozen
The cost of eggs in California has jumped nearly 70% in the past month, reaching $8.97 for a dozen. The price hike, highlighted in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s December egg markets report, owes largely to a series of highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreaks that have decimated the state’s poultry flocks.
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
Show Caption1 of 5 Eggs at the bargain grocery store Aldi were $8.49 a dozen in Tustin on Sunday, Jan. 5. The bird flu has culled millions of egg-laying chickens nationwide, forcing up prices amid strong demand from consumers.
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In California, Eggs Are Almost $9 a Dozen
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Florida Publix stores experience egg shortages. Here’s why
ORLANDO, Fla. – If you’re looking for eggs at Publix, you’re likely out of luck. The Florida-based supermarket on Wednesday ...
Local bakery forced to hunt for eggs as CA egg prices rise amid supply shortage, demand
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Egg shortage from avian flu expected to linger into mid-2025
Some markets report empty shelves, while others are rationing purchases to ensure eggs remain available to more customers.
Bird flu: Bay Area restaurants brace for impact as egg price skyrockets, supply plummets
"We are worried we don't get any eggs. What are we going to do?" said Merie Belluomini, co-owner of San Francisco's Victoria Pastry Company.
'Eggs are costing more than meat:' Bird flu depletes egg supply, sends prices skyward
The shortfall has sent egg prices everywhere rocketing in a trend that has accelerated during the holidays. At Pete’s, co-owner Lindsay Timpson said the restaurant paid $43 for a case of eggs a year ...
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Local customers warned about egg supplies
Shoppers at local WinCo stores this weekend likely noticed signs informing them about how the store’s egg supply is being ...
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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 ...
Massachusetts egg prices up, supplies dwindle amid ongoing bird flu fears
Avian flu outbreaks and increased demand during the holiday season continue to be blamed for increasing egg prices and decreasing stock available at some Massachusetts grocery stores.
The Egg Shortage, Explained—Why Are Eggs So Expensive?
Learn why there’s an egg shortage in 2024, how bird flu has impacted chicken farms, and what it means for consumers in ...