Nearly one-in-three British Columbians intend to adjust Thanksgiving meals due to high food costs
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With Thanksgiving weekend fast approaching, a new survey conducted by Dalhousie University and the Angus Reid Institute found that 29 per cent of British Columbians intend to make menu adjustments as a result of the higher food prices. "That is the highest percentage in the entire country," said Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, director of the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University.
"They’re astronomical," said Wendy McCulloch, a View Royal resident.
"A lot more expensive," said Krista Sutherland, another View Royal resident.
With Thanksgiving weekend fast approaching, a new survey conducted by Dalhousie University and the Angus Reid Institute found that 29 per cent of British Columbians intend to make menu adjustments as a result of higher food prices.
"That is the highest percentage in the entire country," said Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, director of the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University.
Here’s how much Thanksgiving mainstays have increased compared to last year.
On average, turkey is up 15 to 16 per cent, potatoes are now 22 per cent more expensive, cranberries are up 12 per cent and bread is up 13 per cent.
That is causing many to change how they shop.
"I will not pay $5.98 for a tiny little head of lettuce," said McCulloch.
