Posted on 12/30/2022 6:05:43 AM PST by Diana in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. — If you haven’t noticed already, one of the big items on your grocery list has become more expensive this year.
In the year through November, not adjusted for seasonal swings, egg prices jumped 49%, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Brandon Scholz is the president of the Wisconsin Grocers Association. He highlighted multiple reasons why the price of a carton of eggs has skyrocketed.
“We’ve hit that point where demand was just so high, there just weren’t enough eggs out there,” said Scholz.
This year’s deadly Avian flu has been reducing poultry flocks, on top of inflation that continues to be a problem for many grocery stores, he said. The price of eggs can vary depending on where you go, and which eggs you buy.
“Some stores, depending on who they supply from, at this point in time have a good supply and they can maintain that,” Scholz said. “It’s really a combination of factors as to what drives that price.”
Kevin Bernhardt with the UW-Extension agreed. He added that the Avian flu and inflation aren’t the end of this sort of perfect storm for issues.
“In terms of the food that’s hitting the store shelves now, the fertilizer that went into that food was at some of the record prices we had,” said Bernhardt. “That price gets passed on to consumers.”
Though the price tag may go up, eggs are still an essential item to grab at the store. For some shoppers like Hilary Schwarz, this product is just part of her more expensive grocery list.
“I think everything’s more expensive these days. We’re just getting used to this right now but, we still need them and I still want to shop local, so I’m sticking with it for now,” said Schwarz.
It’s not just a problem in Wisconsin, meaning that wherever you are shopping for this product, you’re going to see these prices around for a while.
“Go anywhere in the country, pick your favorite state, and you’re gonna see the same thing at the counter. You’re going to see eggs that are going to be priced differently depending on the label,” said Scholz. “They’re all challenged the same way.”
As for what consumers can do to try to avoid this issue, it’s hard to find other options right now as these problems don’t look like they’re going away any time soon. Scholz recommends similar strategies to what people did during the pandemic: being creative with resources available during a time when it can be harder to get these items.
PING!
I’ve been watching the bacon prices at WM for the last year or so. Stable at around $4.40/lb for Great Value hickory smoked. I bought eggs last night. $5.96/dozen. Albuquerque metro area.
I eat 24 eggs, minimum, a week.
The final straw draws nigh...
Bacon here in W. PA is $6 Dollars.
They are 5.75 a dozen. Yes expensive, but they seem to be selling them. Eggs go in many recipes especially at Christmas time.
“$5.96/dozen. Albuquerque metro area.”
That is a bit pricey.....my wife mentioned yesterday she saw cartin of 18 for right at the same price here.
Up to $6.80/18 pack here in SW Wisconsin.
So sick of Shell’ing out big bucks... o’m lette’ing this resolve itself hensforth
LOL!
Save those egg shells! We’re going to need the raw calcium in the future to either feed ourselves or grown more food!
Interesting that more folks could raise backyard chickens for eggs except that many communities will not allow it. Hmmm.....”folks raising yolks”. Has a certain ring to it. Wonder what the hoa will have to say if everybody just does it anyway. ‘MERICA! Where freedom abounds...Unless it offends your neighbors.
Go stand in the corner.
Southeast Wisconsin:
Sendiks Jumbo eggs doz - $7.85
Sendiks extra large doz - $4.99
Sendiks large doz - $4.09 and up
Pick and Save Jumbo eggs doz - $5.39
Pick and Save extra large doz - $5.19
Pick and Save Large doz - $4.99
Pick and Save Medium doz - $3.49
It’s the new normal brought to you by weak Republicans, Tits Pelosshi and president Jotatato. Get used to it.
The big push toward a vegan and insect diet for Americans.
I have my own factory. We’ve been selling $3/doz. Might have to raise prices.
Many nations have more freedom than we do.
I think the US is #17 on the economic freedom index by country.
Now we just consume and fight/fund wars.
This is not a yolking matter
Well, I think it is... you should have your head eggsamined.
I await your reply... don't eggnore me.
That's it for now, eggscuse me.
Things are so bad, now Cool Hand Luke can only eat 30 eggs.
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