(StraightShooterNews.com) – The nationwide egg shortage has forced Denny’s, a diner-style restaurant chain, to introduce an egg surcharge, a move that reflects the broader consequences of market vulnerabilities threatening essential food supplies.
The soaring egg prices, primarily due to the bird flu epidemic, are compelling American families to rethink their grocery budgets.
Egg prices have been skyrocketing since the avian flu devastated poultry farms across the country, killing over 140 million egg-laying birds.
In December, a dozen large eggs reached a shocking price of $4.15, and predictions suggest that prices could rise another 20% this year.
Meanwhile, major retailers, including Costco and Trader Joe’s, have imposed purchase limits, and Turkey has stepped in, exporting a record 420 million eggs to help meet the astronomical demand.
Denny’s announced they are adding a surcharge to meals with eggs, stating, “Our pricing decisions are being made market-by-market and restaurant-by-restaurant due to the regional impacts of the egg shortage.”
The restaurant remains committed to keeping meals accessible, even in the face of these challenges.
Like Denny’s, Waffle House has also imposed a 50-cent surcharge per egg, citing similar rising costs.
Moreover, bakeries are not immune to this crisis, with places like Bread Furst experiencing unprecedented egg price surges, leading to unavoidable menu price hikes.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture confirms egg prices to be “firm to higher with a higher undertone,” illustrating the stark market realities.
Surprisingly, more than 11 million U.S. households are turning to backyard chicken farming, embracing self-sufficiency and skyrocketing chicken ownership to third place among American pets.
Dr. J.J. Goicoechea, Director of the Nevada Department of Agriculture, said:
“Eggs are typically the most cost-effective protein source for food insecure populations. When families can’t find eggs on the shelf, and when they do the prices are not attainable, this can leave them without an essential food they depend on.”
While unconventional solutions are being explored, Americans are left wondering how long this shortage will persist.
As the egg crisis unfolds, Denny’s promises to “minimize the impact market volatility has on our costs and menu pricing.”
The company continues to offer value options, such as the $2 $4 $6 $8 menu, hoping for a stabilization in egg supply and pricing.
As Americans look to the future, the U.S. Department of Agriculture projects that egg prices could rise another 20% this year.
This grim forecast underscores the urgent need for new leadership that prioritizes American farmers, businesses, and consumers.
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