Tag: Eggs

U.S. egg prices are still skyrocketing. Here’s what’s behind the surge

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by: MinotVoice  |  

Egg prices are cracking records, and it’s no yolk. Wholesale prices in the Midwest soared to $5.57 per dozen, a staggering 150% jump from last year. This surge is driven by a rampant bird flu outbreak impacting laying hens, reducing the supply just as demand peaks for holiday baking. As shoppers stock up for festive

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Farm Group Asks FTC to Investigate Egg Price Collusion

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by: Josh Wolsky  |  

If you’ve been to the grocery store in the past few months, you’ve likely noticed the price of eggs. In a short period of time, the price of a dozen ‘Grade A’s has skyrocketed. The U.S. Department of Agriculture blames the avian flu, but a national farmers’ advocacy group wants an FTC investigation into possible

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