A Norwegian retail chain has warned that its stores may run out of eggs before Christmas. The country is suffering from a shortage of supplies, and all indications are that most of them will be imported from Denmark.
Aftenposten newspaper reported that Norway recorded a shortage of 3,400 tonnes of eggs this year. We're talking about about 54 million pieces. The country has to rely on imports.
Norway. There are no eggs in the store
A major retail chain operating in Norway will focus on importing eggs to ensure customers don't run out of eggs during the holidays this year.
– We import eggs from Denmark to ensure our customers have enough eggs for Christmas. The eggs will be available in stores next weekend, said Hege Rogunlien, communications director for the Lema chain.
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A critical situation regarding supplies emerged already in the spring, with supply problems occurring before Easter and in late May. They also had to rely on aid from neighboring countries.
“We currently have enough eggs in our stores, but we are always looking to replenish our stock with Danish eggs so that we can provide our customers with eggs for both Christmas baking and breakfast.” said Harald Christiansen.
egg problem. Norwegian Food Safety Authority is responding
The sanitary regulations in force in Norway strictly control issues related to food imported into the country. They are particularly concerned about: Potatoes are completely prohibited from being imported.
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Due to problems with the egg supply, Mattilsynet (food safety authority) has introduced the possibility of importing eggs from Scandinavian countries, ensuring that the eggs are as safe for consumers as eggs produced in Norway. I showed it.
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