Egg prices have soared, with costs now outpacing those of meat staples like salmon and chicken. The rising prices are attributed to an outbreak of bird flu and the culling of millions of hens, leading to significant supply constraints. As consumer frustration mounts, businesses face challenges as they adapt to the soaring costs. The U.S. Department of Agriculture predicts minimal chances for supply recovery in the near term, further aggravating the situation for consumers reliant on this popular protein source.
Imagine telling someone five years ago that a carton of eggs would cost more than a pound of salmon fillet or a whole rotisserie chicken.
The disease has led to the death or culling of 27 million laying hens-nearly 10 percent of the nation's commercial flock-in the past eight weeks alone.
As a result, the egg supply is severely constrained. Businesses are struggling.
Americans paying more for their omelets and bacon-egg-and-cheeses are incensed.
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