Store Brand Thanksgiving Meals Offer Savings Despite Price Increases

While some name brand items have become cheaper, store brand options still provide overall cost savings for Thanksgiving dinners.

Thanksgiving dinner for ten using store brand products costs $73, a 2.7% increase from last year, while name brand meals cost $90, a 0.5% decrease.
Store brand turkeys have become slightly more expensive, while name brand turkeys have seen a price decrease, yet store brands remain cheaper overall.
Name brand cranberries are now less expensive than store brands, with a 3% price drop compared to a 6% increase for store brand cranberries.
Both name brand and store brand dinner rolls have seen a 3% price increase, reflecting ongoing bakery cost pressures.
Consumers are encouraged to mix and match between name and store brands to optimize savings and preferences for their Thanksgiving meals.