The truth about cage-free eggs: Understanding the misconceptions surrounding ethical egg production
The Cage-Free Egg Deception Recent claims suggest that 40% of eggs sold in the U.S. now come from cage-free systems. This marketing angle has been celebrated as a leap forward for animal rights, almost like a badge of honor for consumers. Yet, the reality is a bit murkier. Birds suffer greatly in these settings, as […]
Egg shortage leads to bizarre disparity in price — cage-free carton costs much less than a dozen regular eggs
A nationwide egg shortage has led to strange pricing at checkout counters in the New York area. Regular egg cartons are significantly higher than organic, free range varieties. Big Apple grocery store Morton Williams has produced a whopping $9.99 this week 12 white eggs from the store brand, and a carton of brown eggs from […]
Blue state outlaws most eggs unless cage-free, before new year
Kudlow panelists Brian Bremberg, John Carney and Charles Gasparino react to the Federal Reserve's 25 basis point interest rate cut. Even as egg prices continue to rise, nearly all eggs sold in Michigan before the new year must come from cage-free birds. Michigan lawmakers amended the Animal Industry Act in 2019 to require shell-less eggs […]