Egg shortage hits Australia as supermarket shelves go empty

Cold weather and Covid disruptions have contributed to supply chain issues, causing some supermarkets to implement two-carton limits

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Weekend breakfast fry-ups could be in danger, as eggs become the latest food product caught up in supply chain woes.

Reduced production on a number of farms had affected the supply of locally produced eggs in some regions, a spokesperson for Woolworths said.

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