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Friday, November 15, 2024   

With Thanksgiving less than two weeks away, many Wyomingites are starting to budget for the holidays. When it comes to the cost of food, there's mixed news.

According to consumer experts, grocery inflation has eased, with prices rising just 1.3% over the past year. However, prices remain much higher than before the pandemic.

David Ortega, a food economist and professor at Michigan State University, said you won't have to dig as deep for a Thanksgiving menu staple.

"Turkey prices, they're expected to be down compared to last year," he said. "The industry has been struggling with the bird flu outbreak over the past couple of years, but producers are better prepared now. So you can expect to find turkeys anywhere between 2% and 10% lower in price."

The price increases this holiday season stem from several factors: pandemic-related supply-chain disruptions, corporate profiteering, droughts damaging crops, avian flu driving up egg prices, and ongoing global conflicts.

Ortega emphasized that taking advantage of your grocery store's loyalty program or app can unlock significant savings, which sometimes offers personalized discounts tailored to your shopping habits. He shared a couple of other practical strategies to help keep your holiday meal costs in check.

"Look for store brands or private labels. They're a great way to cut costs -- and often times, you're not really compromising on quality," he said. "And I suggest that you make a detailed shopping list, and that you stick to it."

Ortega added that as shoppers become more budget-conscious, stores are offering more promotions and loyalty programs. Retailers are working to keep holiday meals affordable, with some even matching pre-pandemic prices.


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