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Deep Dive: How Eggs Became a Luxury Item

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The Surge in Egg Prices: Causes and Consequences

This chapter explores the soaring egg prices driven by a bird flu outbreak that has severely impacted egg-laying hen populations. It delves into the economic implications, the role of major producers like CalMain Foods, and the potential political consequences in the context of inflation and supply shortages.

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