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No one has found the goose that laid the golden eggs, but from the price of eggs in the supermarket it seems that way

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There’s no use beating around the bush: eggs are expensive. Very expensive. And it is not a personal impression. According to the National Institute of Statistics, have gone up 15.9% so far this year and, according to the OCUthe growth has been 105% compared to 2021. When, a few months ago, we commented that the price of eggs had risen so much in the US that they had started smuggling them along the Mexican border, we did not expect that the crisis will arrive in Spain with the same force. But we already have him here. And why is all this happening? As always, the rise is multifactorial. As we explained this month of March, the first key is the demand itself. The sector has registered an increase that dates back to 2024with a 8% risemuch higher than that recorded for meat or refrigerated foods. And no one can be surprised: in times of marked inflationary tendencypeople naturally switch to cheaper options and eggs, with or without rising prices, are a protein source economical. But the situation, of course, does not stop there. More things. Many more things. To the increase in supply, we must add the increase in costs. It is not only the end of bonuses on the electricity bill, the increase in the cost of labour or the boom in the price of grain in the world after the invasion of Ukraine; is that the regulation that aims to eliminate cages has subjected the sector to more uncertainties of the usual ones. And then there’s the flu. A ghost haunts the farms of the world. With more than 300 million dead birdsthe world is experiencing one of the worst outbreaks (if not the worst) of bird flu in memory. And, surprisingly, Spain had avoided it. It is true that we all suspected that it was not a situation that was going to last too long: 2025 premiered with Portugal reporting the first focus of highly pathogenic influenza. It seemed like a matter of time. Therefore, taking into account that the flu was one of the key factors in the problems of Americans with eggs, this article is the “chronicle of a crisis foretold.” Because, today, in addition to the 45 wild outbreaks, there are eleven outbreaks in poultry throughout the country. And we must not forget that the fact of detecting a single sick bird entails “the sacrifice of 100% of the poultry herd on the affected farm.” In other words, to the problems of demand and costs, problems of supply are added. What can we expect? At this point in 2025, everything seems to indicate that there is only one scenario on the table: that of egg prices that will continue to grow. The reason is simple. There is no not one of the factors that are behind the “ovoflaction” that seems to be improving. In fact, the thealth, regulatory and macroeconomic order it can only cause (at least temporarily) supply to sink further. As I said at the beginning, according to the INE, the egg is the food that more has risen in price in 2025. And the problem begins to be another: that this rise could drag down the rest of the essential products (and the cheapest proteins) throughout 2026. What is clear is that no one has found the goose that lays the golden eggs. Image | Being organic in the EU In Xataka | The United States has been immersed in extreme egg prices for months. Spain now faces the same problem

The Greek yogurt has conquered the supermarket yogurts. All thanks to the magic word: protein

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On my last visit to the supermarket I realized that it was no longer enough to choose between natural or flavors. Now the labels speak of “Greek” or “protein”, without forgetting the “0% fat.” “Choose your own adventure,” we might think at first glance. However, my approach focuses on the Greek yogurt, because the “protein yogurt” we already know that we are in the It was of chic protein. But what is special for Greek yogurt to have become the protagonist? Is it really better for health or is it a triumph of marketing? More than an exotic name. Greek yogurt is no recent invention. In the Mediterranean basin it has been consumed for centuries as a basic food: thick, satiating and easy to conserve thanks to the casting that eliminates part of the serum. In Greece it is usual to serve it with honey and nuts, and in Türkiye or in the Middle East it is used in salty sauces and dishes. His jump to global fame arrived just two decades ago, when international brands began to market it. And what distinguishes it is not its passport, but rather its process: the liquid serum is sneaking, which gives it a thicker and more creamy texture, and a protein content greater than that of a conventional yogurt. A chute of protein. It seems that here is the kit of the matter. In a New York Times reportEthan Balk, a professor of nutrition at the University of New York, defined it as a complete protein: it contains the nine essential amino acids that the body does not produce for itself. In addition, clinical studies They have demonstrated that consuming it as a snack helps reduce hunger and delay the following meal. Also, a meta -analysis Add that This high protein density can help reduce total caloric intake and to increase metabolism when it is part of a balanced diet. But the Greek yogurt does not stay there. The interesting thing comes when we see what else contributes. Loses part of calcium in the process. And yes, this occurs in the casting part, but still remains a good source of this mineral and protein, key to bone health. In an article for News Medical Today They point out that An adequate intake of both nutrients can reduce the risk of osteoporosis. In addition, a 2014 study He found a relationship between the usual consumption of yogurt and a lower risk of type 2 diabetes. The intestine, great protagonist. All yogurts with live crops, including Greek, contain probiotics: the famous “good bacteria.” Andrew T. Chan, Harvard gastroenterologist, He continued for years To more than 130,000 adults and observed something striking: those who ate yogurt twice a week had 20% less risk of a subtype of colon cancer compared to those who barely tried it. This does not prove that yogurt is a coat against cancer, because it was an observational study and did not distinguish varieties. But it does add to a body of increasing evidence on the value of those fermented in the diet. For its part, Since May ClinicThey add that yogurt bacteria participate not only in digestion, but also in the regulation of the immune system and in the production of neurotransmitters such as serotonin, fundamental for mood. Not all Greek yogurts are the same. At this point it seems obvious, but it should be remembered: not everything that the label “Greek” deserves the same place in the fridge. Some Greek yogurts of flavors can carry both added sugar that go from healthy food to outrage, The New York Times warns. Since May Clinic They recommend fixing in which the container indicates “living and active crops”, since not all yogurts maintain probiotics after the pasteurization process. In addition, dietitian Elaine Siu, cited by NYTsuggests accompanying it with fruit, nuts or seeds: thus we add the fiber that the beneficial bacteria need to multiply. And if you do not consume dairy, the most balanced nutrient alternative is the fortified soy yogurt with calcium and vitamin D. A superfood? This word has become very fashionable and we cannot say that Greek yogurt is. However, if we can clarify that it is a dense product in nutrients: complete proteins, vitamin B12, probiotics and calcium in a single container. In a saturated market of labels and claims, the conclusion seems clear: the value of the Greek yogurt is not called “Greek” but to presume to be another value in the fever of the protein. Image | Freepik Xataka | To the question of whether ultraprocessed foods are as bad as they have told us, science still has no clear answer

It is getting back much more in origin than in the supermarket

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The story is known: from 2021 the price of olive oil He started up quickly. On the one hand, the extreme weather conditions had ruined the olive harvest and, on the other, The Ukraine War had caused A sudden increase in production costs. It was a “perfect storm” and we noticed it. What if we notice. What we are not noticing is the opposite phenomenon. Chronicle of a climb. At the end of 2022, The liter was worth 114% more than two years agothe campaign was going very badly and the sector began to understand that it was heading to a dead end. The problem had only started, of course. For summer of 2024, The oil was worth 100.4% more than in 2022 and 62% more than in 2023. demand (showing its inelasticity) I had not fallen so much, but I had fallen 44.5% in just two years. In addition, as a logical market response, the rest of consumer oils grew a lot. But now the thing has changed. The campaign has been fantastic and that has caused the price of oil in origin to fall rapidly. In fact, As we have commented in recent weekshas fallen below four euros the liter that, traditionally, supposed the olive line of profitability in Spain. Spurred by the delicate financial and productive situation of the sector, the descent has been very very very. We could say that, in a year, The price has dropped 53.3%; However, that descent is concentrated in recent months or even weeks. What happens in supermarkets? What happens is that it is not exactly what we are seeing in supermarkets. According to Facuathe one -liter bottle (on average) has only dropped 24%. It is not a surprise. It has been months for months that the world’s main bottling companies They announced that prices were not going to fall so fast. According to their logic, they could not impact all the oil rise to consumers and that generated financial problems (the owner of brands such as hojiblanca or carbonell, lost 34.3 million euros in 2023): 2024 was time to recover. And that’s what is happening: the famous “Cohete-Plum Effect“That we see with gasoline. The prices rise very fast and go down very slowly. What can we expect? Continuity. Prices have to go down in supermarkets, that is given by all analysts. The big question (In the middle of the very satisfactory campaign) It is how much the great actors in the sector will be contained. Image | Villa Vyctor | Jorge Fraganillo In Xataka | “Blood, sweat and tears” with olive oil: we see the light at the end of the tunnel, but the next months will be very long

China lives a cherry fever and Chile has become supermarket. It is a danger to the Chilean industry

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The culinary tastes and customs of some countries may seem peculiar. It is not necessary to go very far: a few years ago The #Swedengate occurred for the controversy that, in Sweden, Guests did not feed. It is a more Nordic custom that clashes with the Mediterranean. If we go the other tip of the world, in China, we find that They have predilection for one stinky fruit that put even in pizza. But they also like cherries. Much, very much, so much that they buy them from Mansalva to a country that has become its great supplier and with which they have opened up to a commercial route exclusively for that. And that country is Chile. Grapes Cherries at the end of the year. Each country has its customs and rites associated with certain festivities. The twelve end of the year grapes are the perfect example. While in Spain fresh and green grapes are used, traditionally, in Portugal And some Latin American countries are also twelve, but raisins. In China, tradition is not so much to eat, but to give away, being the fruit predicts the cherry. The reason is that cherries are seen as a symbol not only of good luck to face the new year, but also of renewal. Its red color is associated with fortune, joy and is common as a gift and element of great importance in family celebrations. Globalization. Cherries in China not only symbolize good luck, but also family union. It is not something new, but its cultural impact has been modified in recent years due to a single reason: globalization. In the past, the consumption and gift of cherries was associated with some quality that, therefore, was exclusive. Almost like a luxury article for families. And it was so because in China, although cherries are grown, at this time of year production is limited due to climatic conditions. That’s where Chile, where it is summer, entered the equation, supply The Chinese market with its cherries. Fever. Because of this, its consumption shot. In 2016, Chile exported around 40,000 tons of cherries to China. In 2023, it increased to more than 370,000 tons. For the last season, it is estimated that the figure will be close to 660,000 tons. Chile is flooding the Chinese market and that has allowed this exclusive article to become something more common and that everyone who wants to access. Impact on Chile. Of course, to the Chilean market, this has come as a ring to the finger. Cherry is one of its main products, representing almost 40% of the fruit production value in the country, and it is estimated that this demand from China has caused that more than 90% of exports to that market are cherries. Cherry Express. You had to find new ways to export cherries to China to cover two needs: increase the number and that they would reach the Asian giant faster. Not only to expedite everything, but for the fruit to remain fresh. The road? The “Cherry Express”, a commercial route Inaugurated at the beginning of 2024 focused on improving the communication of the Chilean ports of San Antonio and Valparaíso with that of Tianjing In China. It is a port very close to Beijing, an epicenter of cherry consumption, and with this route the times are shortened and the processes are expedited, which also allows you to lower the price of cherries in the destination market. Besides, I know They incorporated to the route ships a series of technological innovations to monitor all the parameters of the refrigerated containers and guarantee the optimal state of the fruit. Concern for prices. This flood of cherries has a negative appearance that producers are seeing these last months: overproduction and overexport. Seeing China’s taste for cherries, Chilean farmers have focused precisely on their cultivation. It is estimated that production has increased by 40% for the last harvest, but in China they are not sold as many as those exported, the price collapses. It is something that is already worrying To Chilean producers because estimate is that the price of cherries in the last season is between 30% and 60% lower. Not only is there on the price, but a demand that has been reduced Due to the state of the Chinese economy, which can reduce the consumption of non -essential products. Chilean reaction. This situation is making the Latin American country wonder about the long -term sustainability of the industry, so much that there are strategies and the ones it promotes Prochilepointing to the diversification of markets and the improvement of competitiveness with an objective in mind: that the industry does not depend on prices for a single product. Images | Prochile In Xataka | China has been building a megapuerto in Peru for eight years. It has just been released to revolutionize South America

Three dead and two injured police officers within a supermarket in Indiana

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A shooting inside Martin’s Super Market in Elkhart, Indiana, left two people lifeless on Monday afternoon, according to Elkhart Police Department (EPD). Police reports point out that the incident occurred around 5:30 pm, when the agents arrived at the scene and found the victims with gunshot wounds. Subsequently, it was determined that both were declared dead on the site. Elkhart police reported that after the shooting there was a confrontation between the police and the suspect outside the establishment. During this exchange of shooting, the alleged attacker was killedABC News said. In addition, two officers were injured during the incident, but their condition is stable and have been transferred to a local hospital to receive medical care. “In this horrible situation, words cannot express the pain that is felt in our community when a tragic incident like this happens. This pain is especially the families of the victims, the officers who came to the place, the families of the wounded officers and all the witnesses of this tragic incident, ”said the police chief, Dan Milanese. Indiana governor reaction The governor of Indiana, Mike Braun, also spoke about the event through an X publication, expressing his condolences and ensuring that he is in contact with local authorities to obtain more information about what happened. For its part, the Elkhart County Homicide Unit has assumed the investigation of the case. In a statement issued shortly after the incident, it was assured that there is no imminent danger to the public. The identities of the victims and the suspect have not been revealed while relatives are notified. Meanwhile, the authorities continue to work to clarify the details of the shooting and provide support to those who were affected by this tragedy. With information from ABC News Continue reading: – “Right to remain silent” and “Do not sign anything”: advice to NYC immigrants before ‘La Migra’– Mayor of Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico, after arrest of Missouri’s woman for burn business: “Tourists will always continue to reach our coasts”– Suspects of possession of weapons in the Bronx avoided prison by “diversion” program of arms; They are now accused of execution style murder (Tagstotranslate) Indiana

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