Inflation, bird flu impact US bakeries ahead of Easter 2022

Easter 2022 is just days away, and the price of eggs is skyrocketing thanks to inflation, supply chain issues, and now a highly-contagious avian or bird flu. The bird flu outbreak has killed tens of millions of birds just in the last few months and it’s part of the reason for such a big increase in the price of eggs. BIRD FLU OUTBREAK MAY IMPACT PRICE OF EGGS BEFORE EASTERThe price spike is hitting bakeries especially hard, and the days leading up to Easter are some of the busiest of the year for pastry, cookie, and other sweets sales. "This is not our first rodeo with avian flu. Unfortunately, it’s following a pandemic and we’ve already had shortages," said Retail Bakers of America Board President Patti Stobaugh.This is the worst outbreak of the avian flu since 2015 when more than 50 million birds either died or had to be killed to avoid further spread. President of the National Association of Egg Farmers Ken Klippen says it’s a sickly feeling for farmers to see an outbreak ...