Egg Shortages Hit Australian Supermarkets Amid Avian Flu And Supply Chain Woes

Egg Shortages Hit Australian Supermarkets Amid Avian Flu And Supply Chain Woes

Eggs were in short supply across major Australian supermarkets, with shelves left bare due to ongoing supply chain disruptions following an avian influenza outbreak in mid-2024. Besides the impacts of avian influenza, the crisis is being driven by seasonal demand surges and a growing shift away from caged eggs, according to the Australian egg industry, … Read more

Bird Flu Hits 2 Victorian Farms Leading To Culling Of 500,000 Birds Amid Egg Shortage Fears

Bird Flu Hits 2 Victorian Farms Leading To Culling Of 500,000 Birds Amid Egg Shortage Fears

The bird flu spreading through southern France is highly contagious for fowl but poses no health risk to humans AFP / GAIZKA IROZ More than 500,000 birds were culled as a result of a bird flu outbreak on two Victorian egg farms, sparking worries about a lack of eggs and possible price increases. Two farms, … Read more