Cage-free

Cage-free

The cage-free premium: national cage-free minus the conventional benchmark, plus California, where a state mandate makes the market effectively all cage-free.

Data through Jul 9, 2026 · updated Jul 9, 2026

California cage-free egg prices
California large white cage-free loose shell eggs, USDA, cents per dozen
+26% vs 5-yr median
Cage-free egg premium
The national cage-free minus conventional large white loose spread, USDA, cents per dozen
+4% vs 5-yr median