Easter: The supply of Swiss eggs is guaranteed

Published Mar 30, 2022

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The German Federation of Egg Producers has announced that the supply of German eggs is expected to run out in summer due to global agricultural market disruptions, particularly due to the Ukraine conflict's impact on commodity markets. However, Switzerland's egg supply is currently secure with no end date specified. Despite these challenges, the sector is experiencing a sharp increase in production costs, leading to an expected rise in egg prices for Swiss consumers. The industry is pushing for quick price adjustments to continue sustainable and animal-friendly production.

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Due to recent developments on the global agricultural market, the German Federation of Egg Producers (Bundesverband der Deutschen Eierwirtschaft) announces that the supply of eggs of German origin will no longer be guaranteed from the summer. Don't panic here: there are enough Swiss eggs right now. The food supply for Swiss pullets and laying hens is guaranteed. The supply of Swiss eggs is therefore guaranteed until further notice, announces a press release from Gallo Suisse published on Wednesday March 30. However, due to the current situation on the raw materials market, the sector is experiencing a sharp increase in production costs. Global Context Indeed, the war in Ukraine has shocked commodity markets around the world. Both Ukraine and Russia are key countries for global grain and energy markets. Fear of a possible halt in exports has sent oil, coal and gas prices soaring in recent weeks – the same is true for wheat, maize, edible oil and fertilizers, for fear lack of ...

Source: Agrihebdo