Turkey Day Meal Inflation

By Kristina Zurla Landgraf • Nov 20th, 2008 • Category: Educational, The Lighter Side

Inflation may not be much of a factor in the overall economy right now, but you’ll likely see some price inflation in your Thanksgiving meal this year, even though turkey production is up about 6 percent this year.

Here’s a look at the cost this year for the average Thanksgiving meal for a gathering of 10, and the difference from last year, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation. Total: $44.61, up $2.35 from last year.

16-pound turkey, $19.09, an increase of $1.46
Cube stuffing, 14 oz., $2.57, up 17 cents
30 ounces of pumpkin pie mix, $2.34, up 21 cents
Two Pie shells, $2.26, up 18 cents
Three pounds of sweet potatoes, $3.12, up 4 cents
A dozen rolls, $2.20, up 31 cents
One pound of green peas, $1.58, up 12 cents
One-pound relish tray of carrots and celery, 82 cents, up 16 cents
One gallon of whole milk, $3.78, down 10 cents
Fresh cranberries, 12 oz., $2.46, up 26 cents
Half pint of cream, $1.70, up 14 cents
Miscellaneous ingredients like onions, eggs, sugar, flour, $2.69, down 60 cents

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