If eggs appear to be in shorter supply lately it’s because of inflation and supply chain issues made worse by avian flu, according to the American Egg Board (AEB).
“Like many sectors of the economy, egg farming is impacted by inflation and experiencing some limited supply chain challenges due to a variety of factors,” the Chicago-based egg marketing research group said in a May 24 statement. 
The AEB was created by an act of Congress in 1976 at the request of egg farmers as a way to pool resources for national-level marketing.
Regarding avian flu, the AEB said, “It is important to note that less than 5 percent of commercial layer flocks have been impacted by avian influenza and those farms affected are working with state and federal agency partners to safely resume operations….