Tridge summary
Egg shortages in retail shelves are occurring due to increased costs forcing some farmers to halt production and avian influenza leading to the loss of hens. The British Egg Industry Council's Chairman, Andrew Joret, shared that the industry is working with retailers to restore supply quickly once cost pressures ease. The council is also focusing on ensuring a steady supply of British eggs, highlighting their nutritional value and importance in daily diets.
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With costs soaring, many egg farmers have had no choice but to cease production rather than face the risk of losing money on every egg they produce. This, together with the added strain on supply due to the loss of some hens because of avian influenza, has led to the current shortage of eggs on retail shelves. Andrew Joret, Chairman of the British Egg Industry Council, said: "While we expect supply to return to normal once cost pressures ease, we don’t know when this will be, and egg packers and producers continue to lose money. We are doing everything we can to ensure that eggs are on the shelves while the industry works with retailers so that it can get back on its feet as quickly as possible. "Eggs are one of ...
Source: EuroMeat
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