According to the Farm Bureau, Thanksgiving dinner will cost American families 13% more than it did last year. They estimate an average of $49.20 for a family of 10.
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Farm Bureau economist John Anderson says the rise in prices is due, in part, to retailers “…being more aggressive about passing on higher costs for shipping, processing and storing food to consumers…”
Via Gawker.
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Mle292 — November 23, 2011
I don't love everything about living in the Midwest, but when I see lists like that I remember that I really like the short shipping distances and the resultant food prices.
Jay — November 23, 2011
If only the price increase of industrial turkeys was due to higher industry standards...
http://www.brucebradley.com/food/six-simple-steps-for-a-real-food-thanksgiving/
Shermel B. Sherman — November 23, 2011
The pricing is surprising! I saw turkeys for $35 at my local grocery store. Whoever has a $17 turkey is lucky.
Leigha — December 19, 2011
I'm just curious why they think 12 rolls and 2 pies is enough for 10 people. We have about 20 rolls and 4 pies for 6 people, and I still kind of wish there were more rolls.