Driven by demand, egg prices in Brazil grew by more than 20% in February

Egg prices ended February with a significant increase, exceeding 20% compared to the first month of the year in almost all regions monitored by Cepea. The boost came from the increase in demand, driven by the return of school activities and the Lent period. According to Cepea researchers, even with the weakening of post-carnival sales, lower protein stocks were able to sustain prices. In the main producing region of the state of São Paulo, in Bastos, the box with 30 dozen extra-type white eggs, to be picked up at the farm (FOB), registered an appreciation of ...