The egg industry in California currently faces a formidable challenge with rising prices and a marked decrease in supply, repercussions felt keenly by local businesses that depend on eggs as a staple ingredient. A report released by the USDA highlighted an alarming rise in the average cost of a dozen large shell eggs to $8.90, a stark contrast from prior pricing. Additionally, a decline in egg processing volume, down 16%, has reached its lowest since May 2020.