Price of Thanksgiving dinner falls to the lowest since 2013
Diners can give thanks that the price of this year’s Thanksgiving Day meal has gone down.
The average cost of this year’s feast for 10 is $49.12, a 75-cent decrease compared with last year’s average of $49.87, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 32nd annual price survey.
The turkey centerpiece decreased by 2 cents per pound. That means a 16-pound turkey that feeds 10 people with plenty of leftovers will set you back $22.38 — a 36-cent-per-pound savings compared with last year.
In a statement, John Newton, the American Farm Bureau Federation’s director of market intelligence, said the lower retail turkey prices are a result of increased production and inventories of turkeys.
“Even as America’s family farmers and ranchers continue to face economic challenges, they remain committed to providing a safe, abundant and affordable food supply for consumers at Thanksgiving and throughout the year,” Newton said.
The Farm Bureau’s informal survey tracks a shopping list of 12 Thanksgiving Day stables, including stuffing, sweet potatoes, rolls, green peas, cranberries, a veggie tray, pumpkin pie mix and pie shells, whipped cream, milk and miscellaneous items.
