Australian egg producers say no shortages as consumers share photos of empty supermarket shelves
ABCAustralian egg producers say there are plenty of eggs around despite disruptions to the industry supply chain. Key points: Consumers have been posting photos to social media of empty supermarket shelves Industry body Australian Eggs says there is no cause for concern, with supply secure for the coming months Woolworths and Coles have blamed reduced production for the shortage of eggs in stores Australian Eggs managing director Rowan McMonnies' comments came after photos of empty supermarket shelves appeared on social media. There will be plenty of eggs on the supermarket shelves in the near future," Mr Bede said. "The market-wide supply of locally produced eggs has recently been impacted by reduced production on a number of farms," he said.
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