Local Bakery Forced to Hunt for Eggs as California Egg Prices Rise Amid Supply Shortage, Demand
January 6, 2025 | 1 min to read
In San Diego, a nationwide egg shortage primarily driven by Bird flu is further exacerbated by seasonal molting, according to local farmer Ashlie Pesic of Da-Le Farms. The average cost for a dozen large shell eggs in California has reached an alarming $8.90, with weekly egg processing volumes dropping 16%, marking the lowest levels since May 2020. Pesic highlights that these combined factors are straining supply and driving prices higher.
SAN DIEGO — The nationwide egg shortage has been driven by Bird flu, and if you ask one local farmer, seasonal molting is part of the issue too.
The cost of a dozen large shell eggs in California costs an average of $8.90, that’s according to a recently released report by the USDA. Additionally, the volume of eggs processed last week declined sharply, down 16% to it’s lowest level since May 2020.
Local farmer Ashlie Pesic, of Da-Le Farms, says she believes combined factors are impacting supply and demand, and increasing prices.
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