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Turkey deep dive: Later Thanksgiving credited for double-digit sales bump

Timing of Thanksgiving combines with consumers’ focus on price and promotions to concentrate turkey sales into the two weeks leading up to the holiday.

Anne-Marie Roerink

December 29, 2025

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Turkey breast and turkey wings prove especially popular, posting double-digit year-over-year gains.

Trump pardons North Carolina turkeys Gobble and Waddle in Thanksgiving tradition

After receiving their formal pardons from the president in the White House’s Rose Garden Club, Gobble and Waddle will return to North Carolina to live at North Carolina State University in Raleigh.

Industry News

November 25, 2025

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National Turkey Federation chairman presents the National Thanksgiving Turkeys named Gobble and Waddle to President Donald Trump during the 78th National Thanksgiving Turkey Presentation.

Cost of Thanksgiving dinner declines, says American Farm Bureau Federation

Cooking a Thanksgiving dinner for friends and family will cost less than last year, marking the third straight year of price declines.

Industry News

November 25, 2025

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Lower retail prices for holiday turkeys help to bring down the overall cost of Thanksgiving dinner.

Consumers seeking value becomes a Thanksgiving tradition

Consumers said they plan to spend $23.66 on turkey for Thanksgiving, up a slight 0.4% from last year.

Fred Wilkinson

November 25, 2025

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Dietz & Watson says nevermind the bird as it promotes the Turkuterie Board.

Thanksgiving foodservice surge: 53% of US consumers set to dine out in 2025

On average, consumers plan to spend $165 for Thanksgiving in 2025.

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November 24, 2025

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More than half of US consumers plan to order takeout or delivery from restaurants for Thanksgiving dinner, up from 37% in 2024 and 32% in 2023.

KFC responds to the 35% of consumers who do not like turkey

KFC introduces the Extra Crispy Festive Feast and brings back the Personal Pot Pie to support the 37% of Americans who are ordering takeout or delivery for Thanksgiving.

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November 18, 2025

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KFC launches a brand campaign called Cluck Turkey, calling on consumers to ditch turkey and embrace chicken.

Kevin's Natural Foods introduces heat-and-serve sous-vide turkey breast for the holidays

Turkey Breast and Gravy with Cranberry Sauce joins the brand's existing seasonal lineup, which includes Turkey Breast and Gravy, Turkey Gravy and Holiday Mashed Sweet Potatoes.

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November 7, 2025

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With 70% of Americans reporting feeling stressed during the holiday season, Kevin's Natural Foods introduces its Turkey Breast and Gravy with Cranberry Sauce to simplify holiday meal planning.