Wholesale egg prices are about half what they were last month. Fewer bird flu outbreaks and weakened consumer demand are contributing to the decline, economists say.
Category: United Egg Producers
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Egg Prices Surge Again Even as Inflation Eases
Prices for the staple rose 10.4% in February even as overall inflation eased a bit. An outbreak of avian influenza continued to contribute to a nationwide egg shortage.
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U.S. Investigates Egg Producers Over Soaring Prices
The Justice Department inquiry is said to be focused on potential antitrust violations among the country’s largest egg producers.
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U.S. Investigates Egg Producers Over Soaring Prices
The Justice Department inquiry is said to be focused on potential antitrust violations among the country’s largest egg producers.
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Is Bird Flu the Only Reason Egg Prices Are Soaring?
The nation’s biggest egg producer has seen rising revenues and profits. Now some Democrats are calling for an investigation into pricing practices in the industry.