The recent heat wave is affecting the price of eggs. Because they are very perishable, they are being sold at cheaper prices so that production is not lost. See below what most affects the product price. Unseasonal heat Too much supply and hot weather bring the price down. Producers are offering eggs at a discount to consumers, as the higher temperature reduces the shelf life of the product, according to Cepea (Center for Advanced Studies in Applied Economics), Esalq-USP (Escola Superior de Agricultura Luiz Queiroz da Universidade from Sao Paulo).
However, the relief for those who buy is temporary. josias de Souza Rosa Weber sticks a thorn in Lula’s foot Sakamoto Heleno unleashes truculence when reacting to the senator Juliana Dal Piva Bolsonaro does not believe that Cid is accusing him Juca Kfouri Corinthians starts looking for the cup they don’t have Strong sun has a direct impact on product quality. High temperatures cause thermal stress in chickens, which feed less and hatch smaller eggs, says Cepea livestock market analyst Juliana Ferraz. In sheds without air conditioning, as are generally the farms of small and medium producers, chickens are more susceptible to the climate.
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Temporary hiring and the 13th salary for workers with a formal contract increases the population’s purchasing power, assesses the director of HN Agro, Hyberville Neto. As it is a protein that is very present on the Brazilian table, it is difficult to think that eggs will be left aside, he says. We hope that this wave of intense heat will not be repeated during October and should stabilize, as well as the boost in sales that may have had an impact on the price. From now on, the egg market will stabilize more because consumption is greater at the end of the year.