Eggs have long been a staple in kitchens worldwide, celebrated for their versatility, affordability, and nutritional value. Packed with 6 grams of protein each, eggs are a powerhouse of essential nutrients. However, recent spikes in egg prices have left many consumers scrambling for alternatives. According to the USDA, egg prices surged by 36% in 2023, with a dozen grade-A … [Read more...] about Egg prices are up — and expected to get worse this year. 5 egg alternatives, how to make them last longer and more to know
Egg Prices
Egg prices are soaring. Don’t expect that to change anytime soon
Egg prices are soaring. Don't expect that to change anytime soon. Bird flu is forcing farmers to slaughter millions of chickens a month, pushing U.S. egg prices to more than double their cost in the summer of 2023. And it appears there may be no relief in sight, given the surge in demand as Easter approaches. The average price per dozen nationwide hit $4.15 in December. … [Read more...] about Egg prices are soaring. Don’t expect that to change anytime soon
It’s not just bird flu. Here’s why eggs have gotten so expensive
I wish I had good news about eggs, but alas, I do not. Egg prices are soaring again as the bird flu sweeps the US for the third straight year, cutting into supply. On the other side of the equation, seasonal factors have pushed demand up (all that holiday baking and cold winter weather makes people into egg-heads), and consumers have been buying eggs more than normal for the … [Read more...] about It’s not just bird flu. Here’s why eggs have gotten so expensive