Tesco, Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury's, Aldi, Lidl and other supermarkets have been warned by British egg farmers that customers could face empty shelves as they consider a mass exodus due to a lack of support amid spiralling costs.
Farmers have previously called on supermarkets t o increase their egg prices due to soaring feed and energy costs in the production process. However, the industry has now warned that farmers are now considering stopping production at the end of their current flock after their demands were ignored.
The British Free Range Egg Producers Association (BFREPA) said the cost of feeding hens has jumped 50%, while energy prices have increased by 40%. It added that fuels costs have increased by 30%, as firms have also had to swallow more expensive labour and packaging.
