The French daily “Le Monde” reports Fr. rising egg prices in Francefor which he is largely responsible Efekt PanikAnd after reports from the USA.
“The voltage increased when photos of empty shelves in the USA and record prices (eggs) reached France” – described the causes of the crisis of the vice -chairman State Egg Promotion Committee (CNPO) Loic Coulombel.
France. There are no eggs in stores
Coulombel added that it caused panic among consumerswho instead of buying one pack, put two in the basket.
The daily “Le Monde” pointed out that this is not the only reason for the lack of eggs. Although the epidemic of bird flu She did not affect the burial hens in Europe To the extent, as it happened overseas, it had an impact on the market and stocks of eggs.
In addition, many consumers in the interests of the household budget in the era of inflation began to choose more often Eggs as a cheap source of protein.
Egg sales in France are growing. Golden time for breeders
– sales of eggs in wholesale increased in 2024 o 4 proc., and in January and February this year – by another 4.6 percent – explained the director of CNPO Alice Richard. She pointed out that there was no increase in egg production in France last year, even though The demand for them increased significantly.
“Le Monde” in a humorous way summed up that France, whose symbol is a rooster, She ceased to be self -sufficientwhen it comes to the production of likes.
In France a hundred eggs costs over 19,6 euro which, as the diary noted, is a sensation, considering that they cost In March last year, 15.3 euros. Poultry breeders now have their own golden time – said the newspaper.
France like the USA. Problems with a lack of eggs
In the USA, which in recent months have faced the lack of eggs on store shelves, the situation has improved. The problem was the state weight because the administration of President Donald Trump, joining work, set a goal price reduction and restoring the availability of this product.
American customs are increasingly stopping people trying to smuggle eggs to the USA. Almost compared to the previous year by half more smuggling attempts. It is particularly bad on border with Canadain which large distances between small farms allowed to stop the spread of bird flu, and thus maintain relatively low egg prices.
Eggs are difficult to importbecause various types of approvals are needed, guaranteeing compliance with veterinary standards that differ in each of the countries. That's why the daily “Le Monde” warned that Eastertide can turn into real Egg hunt.