Meat and Poultry
Over the summer, consumers saw sharp increases in the price of beef and pork—particularly on hot dogs and ribs. Luckily, the wholesale prices of those items have begun to trend downward in the last month, indicating less of a chance for shortages.
Still, experts recommend planning your Thanksgiving turkey as soon as possible to save money and ensure you’re getting exactly what you want.
While a shortage of meat and poultry is less of a concern, the supply will still be tight this fall due to processing plants working at less than full capacity because of COVID.
Ultimately, experts stress that even if there is a chance of shortages on any products this fall, consumers should not stockpile meats or any other grocery items out of fear of.a shortage, as this kind of behavior often leads to greater chances of a shortage, and make it more difficult for companies to recover quickly. They encourage consumers to plan ahead for the best selection and prices.
