Trump's 'almost impossible' plan to bring in more eggs is already flailing: report
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Trump's 'almost impossible' plan to bring in more eggs is already flailing: report

Raw Story  

President Donald Trump's administration has been trying to import large quantities of eggs from overseas to make up for the loss of eggs that has occurred while American farms struggle to contain bird flu. "The country is also dealing with bird flu outbreaks, and eggs are important during the ongoing holy month of Ramadan when families often gather for large meals after a day of fasting." Nan-Dirk Mulder, an analyst at financial firm Rabobank, tells Bloomberg that Trump's bid to replace domestic eggs with imports appears doomed from the start. It’s almost impossible, in the short term, to do that.” Bloomberg notes that the United States will have to import between 70 million to 100 million eggs in the next month to make up the current gap produced by eggs lost to bird flu.

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US egg shortage worsens as Poland, Finland & Denmark say no — Who's helping?
3 days, 18 hours ago

US egg shortage worsens as Poland, Finland & Denmark say no — Who's helping?

India Today  

The United States is facing a major challenge as a bird flu outbreak has caused an egg shortage. The main reason is because of catastrophic avian flu epidemic, which has led to the culling of millions of chickens, slashing egg production considerably. It’s a significant step to bring prices down.” US Government's Action Plan To counter the crisis, the US …

Egg crisis: US turns to Brazil to meet demand amid bird flu outbreak
6 days, 18 hours ago

Egg crisis: US turns to Brazil to meet demand amid bird flu outbreak

India Today  

The US has almost doubled imports of Brazilian eggs once used only for pet food and is considering relaxing regulations for eggs laid by chickens raised for meat, as President Donald Trump's administration seeks to bring down sky-high prices spiked by bird flu. Allowing use of broiler chicken eggs would require changing regulations, and some food safety experts warned that …

US plans to import eggs from S Korea, Turkey amid soaring prices
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1 week, 1 day ago

US plans to import eggs from S Korea, Turkey amid soaring prices

Firstpost  

In February, the US Department of Agriculture introduced a $1 billion, five-part initiative aimed at addressing egg prices A sign for customers shopping for eggs at Trader Joe's hangs by cartons of eggs in Merrick, New York, US, February 10, 2025. File Image/Reuters The US government is planning to import eggs from South Korea and Turkey amid a shortage caused …

United States imports eggs from Korea, Turkey to help ease prices
1 week, 1 day ago

United States imports eggs from Korea, Turkey to help ease prices

Raw Story  

The United States is importing Turkish and South Korean eggs to ease an avian flu-fueled supply crunch that has pushed up prices across the country, Donald Trump's agriculture secretary confirmed Friday. Brooke Rollins told reporters in Washington that imports from Turkey and South Korea had already begun and that the White House was also in talks with other countries about …

United States imports eggs from Korea, Turkey to help ease prices
1 week, 2 days ago

United States imports eggs from Korea, Turkey to help ease prices

Hindustan Times  

United States is importing Turkish and South Korean eggs to ease an avian flu-fueled supply crunch that has pushed up prices across the country, Donald Trump's agriculture secretary confirmed Friday. United States imports eggs from Korea, Turkey to help ease prices Brooke Rollins told reporters in Washington that imports from Turkey and South Korea had already begun and that the …

USA’s egg-o-nomic crisis: Netizens troll Trump as he asks Denmark for help after Greenland threats
1 week, 6 days ago

USA’s egg-o-nomic crisis: Netizens troll Trump as he asks Denmark for help after Greenland threats

Hindustan Times  

The United States is currently in the midst of a “scramble” — but not the kind many Americans are used to making for breakfast. The US has asked Denmark to export eggs to help tackle America’s ongoing shortage The price hikes have left many questioning how a nation as powerful and resource-rich as the United States could find itself facing …

Finland refuses to export eggs to the US, Reddit says ‘Trump diplomacy at play’
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1 week, 6 days ago

Finland refuses to export eggs to the US, Reddit says ‘Trump diplomacy at play’

Hindustan Times  

The United States has reached out to European nations, including Finland and Denmark, asking if they can export eggs as Americans face surging egg prices. The US has struggled with bird flu for several years, and Trump promised to lower egg prices on his first day in office. Association director Veera Lehtilä, however, told Yle on Saturday that egg exports …

US seeks Denmark's help to deal with its egg crisis despite Trump's Greenland takeover dream
2 weeks, 1 day ago

US seeks Denmark's help to deal with its egg crisis despite Trump's Greenland takeover dream

Firstpost  

A representative of the US Department of Agriculture in Europe had sent formal inquiries to egg-producing European countries in late February. X While US President Donald Trump has been repeatedly expressing his ambition to take over Greenland, reports are emerging that the United States is seeking help from Denmark and other European nations to export eggs. The Danish Egg Association …

How many eggs can you send? US asks countries to help lower soaring prices
2 weeks, 2 days ago

How many eggs can you send? US asks countries to help lower soaring prices

India Today  

The United States has reached out to Denmark and other European nations asking if they can export eggs as Americans face surging egg prices, the Nordic country's egg association said on Friday. A letter reviewed by Reuters showed that a representative of US Department of Agriculture in Europe had sent formal inquiries to egg-producing countries in late February seeking information …

'A beautiful thing': Trump brags egg prices have 'come down a lot' — despite them soaring
2 weeks, 3 days ago

'A beautiful thing': Trump brags egg prices have 'come down a lot' — despite them soaring

Raw Story  

As President Donald Trump showcased Tesla electric vehicles on the South Lawn of the White House on Tuesday, he faced questions about the timing of what is being called a “car commercial.” With stock markets tumbling—taking retirement accounts with them—and some Americans grappling with job uncertainty, some wondered about his decision to highlight automobiles made by a company run by …

Egg prices are finally falling. But they’re about to spike again
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Egg prices are finally falling. But they’re about to spike again

CNN  

New York CNN — There may be some cracks forming in the egg market. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins last month announced a plan to invest $1 billion in strategies to rein in soaring egg prices but acknowledged in an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal that it “won’t erase the problem overnight.” She said the egg market won’t stabilize for …

Why Trump’s plan to combat bird flu won’t bring egg prices down immediately
3 weeks ago

Why Trump’s plan to combat bird flu won’t bring egg prices down immediately

Live Mint  

The spread of avian flu has killed millions of chickens across the nation, shrinking the supply of eggs and driving prices higher. The chicken meat industry, which is less impacted by bird flu, has been on the fence about vaccinations since many trade partners won’t import poultry products from nations that allow vaccines for fear that the birds might still …

Business: Is saving a few bucks on eggs really worth the realities of factory farming?
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Business: Is saving a few bucks on eggs really worth the realities of factory farming?

Slate  

This week: Trump’s tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China went into effect – only for him to turn around and suspend many of them. Felix Salmon, Emily Peck, and Elizabeth Spiers discuss Trump’s love of tariffs and the political effects of his trade war. Then, Egg Watch gets a whole segment this week as Chenya Roth joins to discuss the …

Why should America worry about Trump? Try the price of eggs, some Democrats say
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Why should America worry about Trump? Try the price of eggs, some Democrats say

LA Times  

Outside the Texas Capitol in Austin, an activist holds up a sign about egg prices during a protest Tuesday against the Trump administration’s policies. “I’m not saying we shouldn’t worry about those things, because we should and they are important, but they are not primary in the minds of the people in Saginaw, Mich.” The message underscores the Democratic ecosystem’s …

Why should America worry about Trump? Try the price of eggs, say some Democrats
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Why should America worry about Trump? Try the price of eggs, say some Democrats

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — As their party struggles to navigate the early days of Donald Trump’s second presidency, some Democrats are convinced that their road to recovery lies in the price of eggs. “When that is your day-to-day worry, the philosophical conversations about a constitutional crisis or the democracy is simply not a luxury you can afford,” Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet, …

‘Bear with me': Donald Trump’s message to US farmers and consumers bracing for tariff effects
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

‘Bear with me': Donald Trump’s message to US farmers and consumers bracing for tariff effects

Hindustan Times  

Farmers and meat producers across the U.S. can expect the new tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China and the retaliatory action from those countries to hurt their bottom lines by billions of dollars if they stay in place a while, and consumers could quickly see higher prices for produce and ground beef. Plus, President Donald Trump could offer farmers significant …

USA egg price hike : America's un 'egg' spected crisis
3 weeks, 3 days ago

USA egg price hike : America's un 'egg' spected crisis

India Today  

The United States is facing an unexpected crisiseggs have become a luxury item. With prices skyrocketing due to bird flu outbreaks, supply chain failures, and rising feed costs, desperate Americans are smuggling eggs from Mexico in a bizarre black-market trade. The cost of poultry feed has surged due to global grain market instability, and rising fuel prices have pushed transportation …

Are egg producers inflating prices during the bird flu outbreak to boost profits?
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1 month ago

Are egg producers inflating prices during the bird flu outbreak to boost profits?

Associated Press  

— Egg producers blame the bird flu outbreak for driving prices to record highs, but critics believe giant companies are taking advantage of their market dominance to profit handsomely at the expense of budget-conscious egg buyers. “Donald Trump promised to lower food prices on ‘Day One’, but with egg prices skyrocketing out of control, he fired the workers charged with …

USDA unveils a $1 billion plan to address the egg crisis
1 month ago

USDA unveils a $1 billion plan to address the egg crisis

NPR  

USDA unveils a $1 billion plan to address the egg crisis toggle caption Frederic J. Brown/AFP via Getty Images Eggs have become the grocery staple that Americans can't stop talking about: whether its fears of widespread bird flu getting worse, or the drastic increase in the cost of eggs as a result of so many chickens dying from illness or …

As egg prices soar, US Customs and Border Protection cracks down on egg smuggling
1 month ago

As egg prices soar, US Customs and Border Protection cracks down on egg smuggling

CNN  

CNN — As consumers face skyrocketing egg prices, US Customs and Border Protection reports an increase of people attempting to smuggle eggs across the border from Mexico. The CBP’s San Diego Field Office reported Thursday seeing a 158% increase in egg interceptions since the fiscal year of 2024. U.S. Customs and Border Protection Further east in Texas, El Paso area …

US is set to spend $1 billion, but can it fix the egg shortage crisis?
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1 month ago

US is set to spend $1 billion, but can it fix the egg shortage crisis?

Firstpost  

The US is facing a severe egg shortage due to the H5N1 avian flu, which has led to the loss of over 140 million egg-laying birds since 2022. In response, the USDA has allocated $1 billion to import 420 million eggs from Turkey, enhance farm biosecurity with $500 million, provide $400 million in financial relief to farmers and invest $100 …

Trump’s got a bird flu plan. So when will eggs stop costing so much?
1 month ago

Trump’s got a bird flu plan. So when will eggs stop costing so much?

CNN  

New York CNN — Egg prices are surging so high that the Trump administration is pledging to step in and solve the crisis — but don’t expect relief the next time you go grocery shopping. Yet in an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal, Rollins acknowledged that it “won’t erase the problem overnight.” Rather, she said the egg market won’t …

What’s in Trump’s $1bn plan to bring egg prices down?
1 month ago

What’s in Trump’s $1bn plan to bring egg prices down?

Al Jazeera  

A dozen eggs in the US currently cost $4.95, an all-time high. “American farmers need relief, and American consumers need affordable food,” wrote Trump’s Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins in a Wall Street Journal editorial. “To every family struggling to buy eggs: We hear you, we’re fighting for you and help is on the way.” But just how bad is the …

Trump promised to lower egg prices on ‘day one.’ Now his administration admits there’s no ‘silver bullet’
1 month ago

Trump promised to lower egg prices on ‘day one.’ Now his administration admits there’s no ‘silver bullet’

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy During the campaign, President …

Egg prices could jump another 41% this year, USDA says, as Trump’s bird flu plan unveiled
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1 month ago

Egg prices could jump another 41% this year, USDA says, as Trump’s bird flu plan unveiled

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Agriculture Department predicts the current record prices for eggs could soar more than 40% in 2025, as the Trump administration offered the first new details Wednesday about its plan to battle bird flu and ease the cost of eggs. Egg and poultry farmers have already been working to protect their birds ever since the 2015 bird flu …

Democrats smell an egg scam in the US as prices soar, demand probe
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1 month ago

Democrats smell an egg scam in the US as prices soar, demand probe

Firstpost  

According to statistics from the US Bureau of Labour Statistics and the CDC, egg costs reached a record high in January as avian influenza continues to decimate flocks around the country, including in Maryland On her first day on the job, the new US Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins convened a meeting to discuss the agency’s options for managing …

To help solve its egg price crisis, America is turning to Turkey (the country)
1 month ago

To help solve its egg price crisis, America is turning to Turkey (the country)

CNN  

New York CNN — America’s egg shortage has led US businesses to turn to Turkey. Turkey plans to export 420 million eggs to the United States this year, the most ever, according to the Egg Producers Central Union in Turkey. “Bird flu is the main reason of increasing export capacity,” said Ibrahim Afyon, chairman of the Egg Producers Central Union …

Grocery stores impose egg limits as prices soar and supplies shrink
1 month ago

Grocery stores impose egg limits as prices soar and supplies shrink

Salon  

In recent months, I’ve started playing a new game of luck before every trip to my local supermarket. “We hope these limits will help to ensure that as many of our customers who need eggs are able to purchase them when they visit Trader Joe's,” the company said in a statement to NPR. “Rather than increasing prices across the menu, …

To help solve its egg price crisis, America is turning to Turkey (the country)
1 month ago

To help solve its egg price crisis, America is turning to Turkey (the country)

CNN  

New York CNN — America’s egg shortage has led US businesses to turn to Turkey. Turkey plans to export 420 million eggs to the United States this year, the most ever, according to the Egg Producers Central Union in Turkey. “Bird flu is the main reason of increasing export capacity,” said Ibrahim Afyon, chairman of the Egg Producers Central Union …

Senators from both parties demand Trump administration take action against bird flu: ‘A new urgency is required’
1 month, 1 week ago

Senators from both parties demand Trump administration take action against bird flu: ‘A new urgency is required’

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Groups of bipartisan senators are writing to newly-confirmed Agriculture Secretary Brooke …

Trump news: Seems the president is feeling the heat on the egg-prices issue.
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump news: Seems the president is feeling the heat on the egg-prices issue.

Slate  

Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. And economist Larry Summers, in an indelible turn of phrase, writes that “egg price excitement” is particularly troubling as a potential leading indicator of wider inflation: Egg price excitement is a harbinger of more things to come in an …

As egg prices soar, Trump administration plans new strategy to fight bird flu
1 month, 1 week ago

As egg prices soar, Trump administration plans new strategy to fight bird flu

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — With egg prices soaring, the Trump administration is planning a new strategy for fighting bird flu that stresses vaccinations and tighter biosecurity instead of killing off millions of chickens when the disease strikes a flock. The federal government will seek “better ways, with biosecurity and medication and so on” rather than the current standard practice of destroying all …

From farms to bakeries, egg shortages and price hikes are challenging small businesses
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1 month, 1 week ago

From farms to bakeries, egg shortages and price hikes are challenging small businesses

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Small business owners that rely on eggs for their products are facing sticker shock because the usually reliable staple is in short supply. “It sounds kind of silly, but when I I’m the sole proprietor and I have a huge volume of work, to have to take a dozen of eggs out of my walk-in at a …

US egg prices soar to ₹860/Dozen as bird flu spreads
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1 month, 1 week ago

US egg prices soar to ₹860/Dozen as bird flu spreads

Deccan Chronicle  

Egg prices in the United States have soared to record highs, with consumers paying as much as $10 per dozen in some areas due to a severe bird flu outbreak. The surge in prices follows a drastic reduction in egg-laying hens, forcing retailers to impose purchase limits and pushing up food costs nationwide. The crisis is reminiscent of the 2015 …

US eggs prices hit a record high of $4.95 amid bird flu outbreak, likely to keep climbing
1 month, 2 weeks ago

US eggs prices hit a record high of $4.95 amid bird flu outbreak, likely to keep climbing

Hindustan Times  

Egg prices hit a record high as the U.S. contends with an ongoing bird flu outbreak, but consumers didn't need government figures released Wednesday to tell them eggs are terribly expensive and hard to find at times. US egg prices: The main reason that eggs are more expensive is the bird flu outbreak. The spike in egg prices was the …

US eggs prices hit a record high of $4.95 and are likely to keep climbing
1 month, 2 weeks ago

US eggs prices hit a record high of $4.95 and are likely to keep climbing

Associated Press  

— Egg prices reached a record high in the U.S. last month, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Wednesday. The latest monthly consumer price index confirmed what consumers, bakers and food companies already knew: an ongoing bird flu outbreak that began in 2022 are making eggs terribly expensive right now. The Agriculture Department says more than 23 million birds were …

Bird flu spreading in US, causing egg shortage, pushing prices & fuelling fears
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Bird flu spreading in US, causing egg shortage, pushing prices & fuelling fears

Firstpost  

Last week, the wholesale prices for large, white shell eggs touched $8 a dozen, breaching the previous all-time high record of $5.46 per dozen A dozen eggs are seen in a carton on February 10, 2025 in Monterey Park, California. AFP Poultry farms across the US are reeling under cases of bird flu, decreasing production of eggs and driving up …

"This is crushing me": Egg prices hit record high in January
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

"This is crushing me": Egg prices hit record high in January

Salon  

Egg prices in U.S. grocery stores reached a record high last month, as ongoing bird flu outbreaks limit supply. Related Your questions about bird flu answered by experts "I said I wasn’t going to do it, but this is crushing me,” Karen Huebner of Walton Hills' Hot Grillz Diner told the outlet. Analysts who spoke to the Times say two …

Soaring egg prices have U.S. consumers squawking
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Soaring egg prices have U.S. consumers squawking

Raw Story  

A resurgence of avian flu, which first struck the United States in 2022, is hitting chicken farms hard, sending egg prices soaring and rattling consumers accustomed to buying this dietary staple for only a few dollars. Responding to irate consumers, a Washington supermarket posted this explanation: "You may notice a price increase on eggs at this time due to the …

High egg prices weren’t Biden’s fault. They’re not Trump’s either, but they’re his problem now
1 month, 2 weeks ago

High egg prices weren’t Biden’s fault. They’re not Trump’s either, but they’re his problem now

CNN  

New York CNN — The soaring price of eggs has alarmed consumers and the agriculture industry, and practically everyone in Washington is pointing fingers in various directions to direct blame. Industry leaders including the American Egg Board are calling for a “comprehensive response” to the virus to stop the spread and stop prices from rising. Last week, pushing back, White …

100,000 eggs STOLEN from distributor as prices skyrocket
1 month, 3 weeks ago

100,000 eggs STOLEN from distributor as prices skyrocket

Daily Mail  

Brazen thieves have stolen around 100,000 eggs from the back of a distribution trailer in Pennsylvania - as prices continue to skyrocket. A sign hangs on an empty shelf in a natural food store on January 27, 2025, in Denver A dozen eggs for sale for $6.71 in a grocery store in Windham, Maine on January 27, 2025 Anytime the …

Egg-heist, surcharge per piece and more: Why is the US facing an egg crisis?
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Egg-heist, surcharge per piece and more: Why is the US facing an egg crisis?

Firstpost  

A shortage of eggs has left American consumers and businesses scrambling. Around 100,000 eggs worth $40K were stolen from a distribution trailer in Pennsylvania and a restaurant chain is putting a 50 cent per egg surcharge Egg prices have surged by 65.1 per cent in US compared to two years ago. Prices have skyrocketed, popular restaurant chains like Waffle House …

US: 1 lakh eggs worth $40,000 stolen in Pennsylvania amid nationwide shortage: Report
1 month, 3 weeks ago

US: 1 lakh eggs worth $40,000 stolen in Pennsylvania amid nationwide shortage: Report

Hindustan Times  

Thieves stole about one lakh eggs from a distribution trailer in Pennsylvania, authorities told CNBC. Egg shortage across US The restaurants across United States are bearing the brunt of a national egg shortage, sending the prices to $7 a carton, Bloomberg reported. A dozen large eggs in the Midwest now cost an average of $7.08 wholesale, about seven times the …

Is US egg shortage Biden’s fault, as Trump spokesperson claims?
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Is US egg shortage Biden’s fault, as Trump spokesperson claims?

Al Jazeera  

Karoline Leavitt blames Biden for egg shortage, but killing infected birds was Trump’s policy, too President Donald Trump promised to lower prices for groceries, including eggs. A USDA bird flu response plan, updated in May 2017 during Trump’s first administration, incorporates policy guidance based on lessons from influenza outbreaks during the Obama and first Trump administrations. Our ruling Leavitt said …

The real reason behind skyrocketing egg prices... and why they are likely to shoot up even more this year
2 months ago

The real reason behind skyrocketing egg prices... and why they are likely to shoot up even more this year

Daily Mail  

Egg prices are soaring across the country, and are set to climb even further this year. Shoppers across the country are already paying more than double the average price, and some are even reporting finding empty shelves at their local grocery store. Egg prices are soaring across the country, and are set to climb even further this year At Market …

Trump White House blames high egg costs on Biden's 'mass killing' of chickens
2 months ago

Trump White House blames high egg costs on Biden's 'mass killing' of chickens

Raw Story  

President Donald Trump pledged to bring down grocery prices on "Day One," but instead, egg prices have soared. The mortality rate for birds infected with bird flu "can cause disease that affects internal organs as high 90% or even 100% in chickens, often within 48 hours," the Center for Disease Control said. Updated information on the bird flu outbreak will …

Egg prices will be at a record-high for a while
2 months ago

Egg prices will be at a record-high for a while

CNN  

CNN — Americans can continue to expect high prices for eggs this year, new estimates show, due to the ongoing avian flu outbreak and inflation. Egg prices are estimated to increase about 20% in 2025, compared to about 2.2% for food prices in general, according to the US Department of Agriculture’s price outlook. “Until we have time without a detection, …

'About to get worse': Why egg prices are set to skyrocket
2 months, 1 week ago

'About to get worse': Why egg prices are set to skyrocket

Raw Story  

During his 2024 campaign, President-elect Donald Trump repeatedly made the promise that "prices will come down," BBC reports, but according to two experts, that won't be happening any time soon — at least when it comes to the price of eggs. While eggs are already "40% more expensive now than they were a year ago," KTLA notes, according to the …

No Yolk! Egg prices jump by 63 percent in a year now costing an average of $3.37
4 months ago

No Yolk! Egg prices jump by 63 percent in a year now costing an average of $3.37

The Independent  

Sign up to IndyEat's free newsletter for weekly recipes, foodie features and cookbook releases Get our food and drink newsletter for free Get our food and drink newsletter for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Egg prices are rising again in the US as an …

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