Thanksgiving turkey prices expected to be lower this year [Video]

Farm-fresh turkeys hit the shelves at Rinzler’s Market in Moncton for the first time Wednesday and customers were quick to ensure the birds were on their main course for Thanksgiving.

“We’re heading home to Dartmouth today after being at the cottage this summer and it works out well. We come up and visit some family, get our turkey and go home,” said Peter Wickwire, who has been buying his turkey at Rinzler’s for years now.

According to Turkey Farmers of Canada, supply is up and prices are down heading into Thanksgiving this year.

“Generally, the average retail turkey prices year-to-date are similar or lower compared to 2022 and 2023.Prices vary by retailer, but for Atlantic Canada, we are seeing turkeys as low as $1.67 per pound,” said corporate communications manager Maegan MacKimmie. “We anticipate that the supply of turkeys will be ample for Thanksgiving this year. Stocks of frozen whole turkeys across Canada on Sept. 1, 2024, were up …