Peaks and Pressures: Recent Trends in the Poultry Industry
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6/24/2025
Poultry Product PricesĀ
The poultry industry has faced many challenges throughout the last few years navigating rising production costs, viral diseases, and the associated flock loss. These pressures have been the driving force behind sharp price movements, shifting consumer consumption patterns, and volatile flock productivity levels.
Egg prices have experienced major volatility over time, but the last three years in particular have put egg prices on notice to consumers nationwide. Due to the supply shortage driven by Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), egg prices skyrocketed, hitting record highs. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that average retail egg prices were $4.55 for the month of May, down 11%...
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