As record-high U.S. egg prices caused by a recent avian flu outbreak have swept the nation, Las Vegas Valley businesses are trying not to, well, crack as price increases affect commercial bakeries, retail customers and restaurants.
Employees at some of Las Vegas’ largest commercial bakeries estimate the price of liquid eggs, an egg-white product used in many confectionery products, has tripled or even quadrupled over the past two months.
And it’s placing an unforeseen strain on business.
“When the price of an item goes up like that, it absolutely adds to an increase in cost in the long run,” said Andrea Briones, manager at Great Buns, a central valley bakery whose clients include Caesars Entertainment, MGM Resorts and Station Casinos as well as chain restaurants like Capriotti’s, Jason’s Deli and IHOP.
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