Consumer demand for eggs soared during lockdown but some producers still claimed large wage subsidies. Questions are being raised over significant wage subsidy payments to egg producers after demand for the pantry staple soared during the coronavirus lockdown. Data from the Ministry of Social Development (MSD) shows large subsidies were paid to several egg producers, despite supermarket sales figures showing a surge in demand. Sales figures from data analytics and research company IRI show supermarket demand for the brands increased significantly during lockdown. supplied Michael Brooks, executive director of the Egg Producers Federation, says those who accessed the wage subsidy scheme made an independent commercial decision to do so.

Source: Stuff July 03, 2020 18:56 UTC