Egg Prices Are Up—Here’s What You Need to Know
If you’ve shopped for eggs recently, you’ve probably notice an increase in price.
The rising cost of eggs is a reflection of a national shortage caused by the devastating impacts of avian influenza, which has drastically reduced egg supplies across the country. While Vermont’s commercial flocks have largely been spared, the increased demand for local eggs has placed unprecedented pressure on producers, driving up their costs. As a result, the price we pay for eggs has risen substantially over a very short period. We want to assure you that we are doing everything we can to navigate this challenging situation with fairness, transparency, and care for both our customers and our local producers.
At the Co-op, we have chosen to subsidize the cost of eggs as much as possible to keep them accessible to everyone in our community. This means that while our prices may still reflect the broader market pressures, we are intentionally absorbing some of the costs to help protect our customers during this time. Our goal is to strike a careful balance between maintaining accessibility and ensuring the sustainability of the local producers we all rely on.
We have a long-standing commitment to paying all of our producers fairly. As egg prices rise, we continue to pay local farmers more—not just to match the market but to ensure they have the financial stability to weather future challenges. Just as we supported farmers after this summer’s floods by purchasing whatever they could sell at whatever the asking price, we are now standing by our egg producers to ensure they can survive and continue to provide us with the food we depend on.
We want to be clear: any price increases you see are not arbitrary. They are the result of market realities beyond our control. Our commitment to you remains the same: to provide high-quality food at a fair and thoughtful price while prioritizing the long-term well-being of our community, our customers, and our farmers.
Being a member of this Co-op means more than just being a shopper—it means being part of a community that stands by its values, even when times are tough–especially when times are tough. We’re not just weathering this challenge – we’re making conscious choices to build a stronger, more resilient food system for the future. We deeply appreciate your understanding, trust, and support as we work through this together.
