Food Producers, WIC Officers Recalibrate Offerings as Food Insecurity Hobbles Consumer Spending
Across the US, inflation-weary consumers continue to push back on years of price hikes, cooking from home or simply buying less to save more.
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Egg Market Remains Volatile Amid HPAI, Cage-Free Standards
Egg prices were volatile in 2023 due to highly pathogenic avian influenza. Not much has changed as the calendar has turned to 2024.
FI First Look: Revolutionary New Tech in Egg Production; Midwest Farms Endure Heatwave
In-ovo sexing, a technology that promises to make egg production more efficient, has been rolled out in Europe and Innovate Animal Ag is pushing for its adoption in the U.S. Innovate Animal Ag, a nonprofit …
Free-Range Eggs to Return Soon
Free-range eggs returned to store shelves in the U.K., a sign that the bird flu outbreak has abated enough for the government to reduce the risk level to medium.
FI Fast Break audio news: March 15, 2023
The latest Food Institute news podcast touches on easing egg prices, and Gen Z’s penchant for spending despite inflation.
Breakfast Costs Continue to Climb
Americans may have to start rethinking breakfast as eggs flirt with $5 a dozen and with orange juice prices set to jump because of a poor Florida citrus crop and low cold storage stocks. “Even …
Chicken or the Egg? HPAI’s Impact on Pricing
On the surface, the appearance of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in 2022 should have pushed prices up for both chicken and eggs at an equal level. But anyone keeping an eye on supermarket shelves …
Analyst: U.S. Egg Industry in ‘Unprecedented Times’
The U.S. egg industry is in “unprecedented times” as the threat of avian influenza continues to impact prices and availability. That’s according to Eggs Unlimited Global Trade Strategist Brian Moscogiuri, who told The Food Institute …
Analysis: the Most Innovative LTOs of the Year
Restaurants are getting rather creative with their limited-time offers, or LTOs, lately. “LTOs can be a great way to drive business, but you have to know your audience and what appeals to them,” Leith Steel, …
Analysis: Mercaris Weighs in on Prospects for Organic Dairy Market
In 2021, organic dairy and eggs outperformed pre-pandemic levels by nearly 11%, which offers promise of potential growth for the category.
FI Fast Break audio news: Aug. 10, 2022
The latest Food Institute news podcast touches on the spike in prices of breakfast items like eggs.
New Plant-Based Egg Challengers Enter the Market
While plant-based egg products are hitting the market, it remains to be seen whether consumers will adopt these products en masse.
Analysts: Expect Continued Demand for Eggs Despite High Prices
Consumer demand for shell eggs should remain strong in the near-term despite year-over-year price increases, due in part to the value proposition eggs provide for consumers searching for protein options, according to industry analysts. Eggs …
Zeroing In on Rising Egg Prices
It’s clear that egg prices rose in the first month of 2022, but determining a definitive cause is a bit more elusive. The price of a dozen large white eggs rose to a national average of $2.08 on Feb. 9, representing a 22.5% increase month-over-month.
The Big 9 Food Allergens
The U.S. has made progress in food safety issues by adding sesame to its former “Big 8” list of food allergens and, most notably, by broadening and supporting allergen prevention, treatment, and cures, food industry …
FI Trending News: Alternative Protein Makers Crack Into Growing Vegan Egg Market
While plant-based meat and dairy markets are saturated with options, vegan egg substitutes have been somewhat limited – until now. Growth of plant-based eggs According to a report by The Plant-Based Foods Association, U.S. plant-based …
Egg Prices Triple End of March
The Food Institute Focus – Egg Prices Triple End of March
The Battle for Breakfast Heats Up
Food Institute Focus – The Battle for Breakfast Heats Up
Real Eggs Get Certified
Food Institute Focus – Real Eggs Get Certified