The Price Of Today’s Dinner

The Price of Thanksgiving Dinner Falls to Lowest Level in a Decade

The American Farm Bureau Federation’s annual survey indicates the average cost of this year’s feast for 10 is $48.90, or less than $5.00 per person. That is a 22-cent decrease from last year’s average of $49.12.

The featured food on most Thanksgiving tables – the turkey – cost slightly less than last year, coming in at $21.71 for a 16-pound bird. That’s roughly $1.36 per pound, down 3 percent from last year. The survey results show that retail turkey prices are the lowest since 2014.

“Thanks to an ample supply, turkey remains affordable for consumers, which helps keep the overall cost of the dinner reasonably priced as well,” Newton said.

The shopping list for Farm Bureau’s informal survey includes turkey, stuffing, sweet potatoes, rolls with butter, peas, cranberries, a veggie tray, pumpkin pie with whipped cream, and coffee and milk, all in quantities sufficient to serve a family of 10 with plenty for leftovers.

• https://www.breitbart.com/economy/2018/11/20/thanksgivingcost/