Why Are Egg Prices Spiking?

This time, it turns out, supply chain issues are not to blame.

This is due almost entirely to an outbreak of H5N1 in birds.

Grocery store aisle showing butter and eggs

Credit:Bill Oxford / Getty Images | Design: Better Homes & Gardens

It was $3.47 a year earlier.

What Other Foods Are Expected to Be More Expensive in 2023?

Unfortunately, the U.S. is set to see food cost increases in a few different categories this year.

There is aslightsilver lining: A predicted decrease in food costs for 2023 in a few categories.

“Summary Findings, Food Price Outlook, 2023.

“Economic Research Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture.