A breakfast staple is at the center of a growing economic concern in the U.S. Egg prices have surged in recent months, driven by a combination of bird flu outbreaks, high feed and transport costs, and steady consumer demand.
The phenomenon—now dubbed “egg-flation”—has hit households and food industries alike, squeezing budgets and reshaping grocery habits.
CGTN’s Michael Marillier explains the U.S.’ egg shortage.