The National Grocers Association (NGA) sent recommendations to help address the ongoing egg supply shortage in a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins.
“NGA members welcome Secretary Rollins’ leadership to address the historic pressure grocers and their customers are facing from record high egg prices and supply challenges,” said NGA President and CEO Greg Ferrara.
“We look forward to working closely with the secretary and the professionals at USDA to provide flexibility in the WIC program and to support science-backed policies and solutions to address these ongoing concerns.”
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In its letter, NGA urged the USDA to take the following actions:
- Provide retail flexibility for WIC stocking requirements – Direct all state WIC agencies to approve waivers providing temporary flexibility in egg stocking requirements and price controls to accommodate supply shortages.
- Protect consumers and stabilize egg supply – Utilize all available scientific resources to mitigate the effects of the Avian Flu and enhance the resilience of the domestic egg supply.
“We appreciate the USDA’s efforts to support the food supply chain during these difficult times,” Ferrara added.
“NGA is committed to working collaboratively with the Trump Administration and the industry to ensure independent grocers can continue serving their communities and meeting the needs of their customers.”
A full copy of the letter can be found here.
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