ANALYSIS: High Prices, Low Demand Deter Easter Momentum as Cage-Free Market Cools
The cage-free market continues to show signs of softening this week, pressured by still uncertain retail demand ahead of Easter. Pricing at the shelf remains comparable to conventional eggs, hovering near $5.00/dozen—or higher in other regions—which is dampening consumer willingness to stock up. Across much of the country, including states with cage-free housing mandates, average shelf prices have nearly doubled compared to this time last year.
Although suppliers remain unsure of the...
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