US EditionMaryland Farm Bureau: overall cost of Thanksgiving dinner down
The average cost of a Thanksgiving meal for 10 people is $55.18, down 5% from last year due to lower frozen turkey prices despite rising fresh produce costs, Farm Bureau says.
- On Tuesday, the American Farm Bureau Federation reported a classic Thanksgiving dinner for 10 averages $55.18, down 5% from last year and the lowest since 2021.
- Data show a steep drop in frozen-turkey prices, with a frozen 16‑pound turkey about 16% lower than last year, while grocery store promotions and weaker consumer demand helped reduce costs.
- Despite turkey relief, some sides climbed sharply as sweet potatoes rose 37% and veggie trays jumped more than 61% after Hurricane Helene damage and supply issues, Faith Parum said.
- AFBF President Zippy Duvall said families save about $5.52 per person, but many farmers face hardship after losing 15,000 farms last year, raising consolidation risks.
- The survey's design shows the AFBF survey methodology covers 12 items with volunteer shoppers nationwide and excludes coupons, while fact-checkers note Walmart, Lidl and Aldi retailer bundles are not apples-to-apples.
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Overall cost of Thanksgiving meal 5% lower than last year
(Getty Images)The cost of a classic Thanksgiving dinner set for 10 people, at $55.18, is 5% less than the cost in 2024, annual data from the American Farm Bureau Federation shows. While key meal items like turkey and dinner rolls decreased in price this year, fresh vegetables and Thanksgiving dairy products are substantially more expensive. Overall, the report found the cost of the meal is still higher than it was in 2020, when the meal cost $4…
Overall cost of Thanksgiving meal 5% lower than last year
The American Farm Bureau Federation report for 2025 shows Thanksgiving meal costs are down 5% from 2024. (Photo by Karsan Turner for Iowa Capital Dispatch)The cost of a classic Thanksgiving dinner set for 10 people, at $55.18, is 5% less than the cost in 2024, annual data from the American Farm Bureau Federation shows. While key meal items like turkey and dinner rolls decreased in price this year, fresh vegetables and Thanksgiving dairy products…
Overall cost of Thanksgiving meal 5% lower than last year
The American Farm Bureau Federation report for 2025 shows Thanksgiving meal costs are down 5% from 2024. (Photo by Karsan Turner for Iowa Capital Dispatch)The cost of a classic Thanksgiving dinner set for 10 people, at $55.18, is 5% less than the cost in 2024, annual data from the American Farm Bureau Federation shows. While key meal items like turkey and dinner rolls decreased in price this year, fresh vegetables and Thanksgiving dairy products…
Overall cost of Thanksgiving meal 5% lower than last year
The American Farm Bureau Federation report for 2025 shows Thanksgiving meal costs are down 5% from 2024. (Photo by Karsan Turner for Iowa Capital Dispatch)The cost of a classic Thanksgiving dinner set for 10 people, at $55.18, is 5% less than the cost in 2024, annual data from the American Farm Bureau Federation shows. While key meal items like turkey and dinner rolls decreased in price this year, fresh vegetables and Thanksgiving dairy products…
Overall cost of Thanksgiving meal 5% lower than last year
The American Farm Bureau Federation report for 2025 shows Thanksgiving meal costs are down 5% from 2024. (Photo by Karsan Turner for Iowa Capital Dispatch)The cost of a classic Thanksgiving dinner set for 10 people, at $55.18, is 5% less than the cost in 2024, annual data from the American Farm Bureau Federation shows. While key meal items like turkey and dinner rolls decreased in price this year, fresh vegetables and Thanksgiving dairy products…
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