Panic buying inevitable? Egg crisis intensifies at Kaufland, Aldi and other stores
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Egg Shortages Strain Major German SupermarketsSupply gaps hit Aldi, Kaufland & others due to avian flu and rising demand; prices expected to rise through 2026.
Key FactsJan 11, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: derwesten.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: derwesten.de
- Empty egg shelves appeared mainly before Christmas in areas like Saxony, caused by avian flu and culling of many laying hens.
- The Poultry Industry Association attributes shortages primarily to holiday demand spikes and logistical failures.
- Rising production costs and slow restocking of hens are driving egg price increases this year.
- Retailers such as Rewe, Kaufland, and Lidl maintain flexible supply chains despite occasional availability gaps in certain egg types.
The situation remains challenging.— Rewe stated that the situation remains challenging.
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