This summer, retail shell egg prices reached record highs, piggybacking on dried, liquid and frozen egg product prices that had touched all-time highs a few months prior.
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) recently shared the results of its latest marketbasket survey, which showed the average cost of a summer cookout has increased since a year ago. The organization said a group of 10 US consumers will pay an average of $69.68 for popular Independence Day food items, up 17% from 2021.
