The Retail Rundown: Egg Retail Looks Ahead to Holiday Baking Demand
Grocers are entering a key period for egg demand, as seasonal baking and an uptick in home cooking typically support purchases toward year-end. However, the holiday boost has yet to translate into stronger consumer demand, with feature activity easing in recent weeks.
According to the USDA’s latest Feature Activity report, national egg feature activity declined to 39.5% from 45.8% the previous week, but remained above the 32.1% during the same period last year.
At retail, shelf prices remain largely unchanged, while wholesale egg prices are hovering at multi-year lows, potentially...
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