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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.