Bird flu resurgence drives up egg prices, spurring some to stock up
Publishing timestamp: 2024-04-23 23:26:50
Summary
Avian influenza outbreaks in poultry facilities across the U.S., Japan, and other nations have caused egg prices to jump. The surge in prices is due to the highly pathogenic avian influenza hitting egg farms and reducing production. Consumers around the world are finding new ways to cope with the higher egg prices, such as stocking up on eggs or seeking alternative proteins.
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