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Egg shortage in the USA: Europe is urgently asked for help!
A bird flu outbreak in the US is leading to empty shelves and high egg prices. Europe offers help, but export hurdles stand in the way.
Egg shortage in the USA: Europe is urgently asked for help!
In the USA, a new outbreak of bird flu is causing massive egg shortages and rising prices. Supermarket shelves remain empty, forcing the government to ask European countries for support, such as Kosmo.at reported. Inquiries were addressed to Denmark, Finland, the Netherlands and Sweden. Jørgen Nyberg Larsen, a representative of the Danish egg industry, has already confirmed the inquiries received, but expects logistical challenges and export regulations that could complicate possible deliveries. Donald Trump, whose diplomatic relations with Denmark are strained, also depends on support.
Denmark's Agriculture Minister Jacob Jensen underlined the US's dependence on European trade, while Turkey is ready to increase its exports, according to CNN. In the US, the H5N1 virus has caused serious damage to laying hens, leading to a drastic culling. The demand for eggs remains so high that even German egg producers have already exported small quantities, but the question of future deliveries remains open, as the Central Association of the German Poultry Industry points out. According to Hans-Peter Goldnick, there is no shortage in Germany, but the population is being warned against panic buying in order to avoid shortages Spiegel.de reported.