From farms to bakeries, egg shortages and price hikes are challenging small businesses
- Local farmers are experiencing a surge in egg sales as national prices rise due to bird flu, with Edmonds Eggs seeing a 50% increase in customers wanting eggs and an 80% increase in demand for chicks, according to Kate Hall.
- The average price of a dozen Grade A eggs in January reached $4.95, exceeding the previous record and expected to rise another 20% this year, as stated by the Agriculture Department.
- Small business owners, like Liz Berman of The Sleepy Baker, are facing higher costs due to egg shortages and are adjusting their purchases, but Berman believes prices won't ease soon.
- With skyrocketing demand for local eggs, Stephanie Maynard from Ox Hollow Farm reports high customer attendance at markets, indicating a shift in purchasing habits due to supermarket shortages.
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Milwaukee frozen custard shop owners give the scoop on impact of rising egg prices
Even in the chill of winter, frozen custard remains a beloved treat.As Jon Zylstra put it, "Custard just has a unique texture and kind of creaminess."Part of what creates that texture and creaminess are egg yolksabout five per finished gallon of frozen custard mix.However, the cost of this key ingredient has reached a record high, with the average price of a dozen eggs at $4.95, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Those rising cost…
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