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Maybe There Was an Egg Cartel After All
A new Politico Magazine piece argues that claims of collusion among US egg producers deserve fresh scrutiny, revisiting whether major suppliers coordinated to restrict supply and drive up egg prices during recent price spikes. With eggs becoming a symbol of the broader affordability debate, the article suggests what was dismissed as a conspiracy theory may have had substance, prompting renewed discussion about food industry consolidation and price-fixing enforcement.
Why now: Egg prices remain a potent symbol of affordability concerns, and new reporting alleging possible cartel behavior is reviving the debate.
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