"Rising Egg Prices: How Aging Supply Chains Are Breaking Under Strain"

(By Jack Buffington, University of Denver) Food prices are a pressing issue, highlighted by a 40% egg price increase from 2024 to 2025. While bird flu outbreaks are blamed, seasonal demand, especially during Easter, may reverse price drops. Reinventing supply chains is essential to stabilize costs and enhance resiliency in the food industry.