As egg shortages persist, businesses like Heidi’s Restaurant in Waltham, Massachusetts, struggle to source affordable eggs due to rising costs. Owner George Ohanessian mentioned that he now pays nearly triple what he did a few months ago because suppliers are hit or miss and often out of stock. The U.S. avian flu outbreak has led to fewer egg-laying chickens, driving prices up significantly—12 eggs now costing more than $4 on average. Meanwhile, Brian Moscogiuri from Eggs Unlimited explained that with 340 million people needing eggs, the shortage is severe and replenishing it will take time due to production delays after outbreaks. Consumers also contribute to demand spikes by buying larger quantities when prices rise. For now, businesses are stuck balancing supply and cost while hoping for a resolution soon.
Source: https://www.marketplace.org/2025/01/23/as-egg-shortage-continues-some-businesses-are-starting-to-crack