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Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. said that approximately 1.6 million laying hens were destroyed after the infection was found at a facility in Parmer County, Texas.
Fwiw, egg prices did come down after the last shortage… But not back down to pre-shortage levels.
It looks like egg sellers took a page out of airline companies. Jack up the price. There is outrage. Lower prices a few weeks apart until it’s at a point that is larger than when you started but people seem to be okay with.
“Do not worry, valued customers. This temporary price increase will remain in place after things go back to normal.”
“The continued sales during the temporary price increase has proved that the market can handle a price increase.”-A CEO somewhere
Fwiw, egg prices did come down after the last shortage… But not back down to pre-shortage levels.
It looks like egg sellers took a page out of airline companies. Jack up the price. There is outrage. Lower prices a few weeks apart until it’s at a point that is larger than when you started but people seem to be okay with.