If you’ve felt like your favorite staples don’t taste or look quite the same lately, you’re not imagining it. Since 2020, one particular grocery item has quietly changed across nearly every brand and household: eggs. From price hikes to supply issues and even subtle shifts in flavor and quality, eggs haven’t fully returned to what they were before the pandemic. They’ve become a symbol of how fragile and unpredictable the modern food system can be. Understanding what caused these changes—and what’s still impacting your carton today—can help you shop smarter and get better value for your money.
