Fears are rising that shoppers may soon be scrambling for eggs after millions of birds have been culled due to the bird flu crisis.
Sainsbury's and Aldi have highlighted the issue after customers reported empty shelves, and a sign in a Sainsbury’s stated: ‘Can’t find the eggs you want? We’re dealing with supplier issues right now. We’re sorry for any hassle this causes.’ Pub chain Wetherspoons is also thought to be running short of the breakfast stable.
There is concern that stores may be forced to ration eggs, although sales are currently allowed as normal. Asda has rationed purchases of its budget lines after items sold out, and earlier this year, supermarkets limited sales of sunflower oil after the Ukrainian War limited supplies. During the pandemic, supermarkets rationed eggs and flour.
