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"Momflation" is changing how we celebrate Mother's Day

Americans are still willing to spend on special occasions — just more selectively.

Axios · May 9

Meat snacks have emerged as the clear winner in America’s seismic GLP-1 consumption shift, while popcorn is down

“GLP-1s are not a fad,” said Wells Fargo’s Michael Swanson. “The push for proteins, that’s a very huge thing that’s popped up in the last few years.”

Fortune · Feb 10

Your Super Bowl party can beat inflation, Wells Fargo says. Just double down on wings and guac and skip the beef

“If you can’t get excited about a big plate of chicken wings and cheesy nachos with guacamole, I don’t know what’s going to make you happy.”

Fortune · Feb 6

Save money on Thanksgiving — and beyond

"No one sets out to be wasteful on Thanksgiving or throughout the year"

Salon · Nov 28, 2024

Good thing, wings cost less and beer's flat: Super Bowl fans are expected to splurge

Super Bowl food: Chicken wings are a bargain this year, but beef prices are climbing. Here's a playbook for staying well fed without having a your wallet thrown for a loss.

WEKU · Feb 9, 2024

Here's what will cost you more — and less — for the big Thanksgiving feast

The cost of a traditional Thanksgiving feast is slightly lower this year than last, thanks in large part to falling turkey prices. Overall grocery inflation has eased significantly in the last year.

WEKU · Nov 22, 2023

Your Super Bowl platter may cost less this year – if you follow these menu twists

While supermarket inflation is still high, there are savings to be found on Super Bowl snacks. Prices for chicken wings and guacamole have fallen sharply since last year's big game.

WEKU · Feb 10, 2023

Rising prices are on the menu for Thanksgiving, with inflation currently at 7.7%

With Thanksgiving just two weeks away, food and family are on many people's minds. But turkey and travel will carry a hefty price tag this year. The annual inflation rate in October was 7.7%.

WEKU · Nov 10, 2022

Inflation is making pizza more appealing this Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving dinner is going to be more expensive this year, leaving many Americans seeking alternative ways to celebrate.

Tribune News Service · Nov 5, 2022

War in Ukraine upends global ag markets as farmers prepare for new crop

Russia's invasion of Ukraine last week has sparked turmoil in agricultural markets just as farmers prepare for this spring's planting.

Tribune News Service · Mar 1, 2022