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Surging Meat Prices Push Summer Grillers to Order Pizza Instead
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Posted on 05/28/2022 12:38:48 PM PDT by mylife

Record-high meat prices are having a chilling effect on summer-grilling demand in the US

With costs for ground beef and chicken breasts at all-time highs, consumers have few alternatives to switch to different proteins -- so some may skip them entirely.

The US Memorial Day holiday on Monday is considered the unofficial opening of the outdoor grilling season, and the surging costs are pointing to a disappointing start. Price pain in meat comes after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine stalled crop exports in the Black Sea, pushing up the costs of animal feed. Even prices for propane used to power grills have soared.

“The inflationary environment is starting to take its toll,” said Michael Nepveux, senior analyst for animal protein at Stable USA, which offers risk-management tools for some commodities. ‘‘Instead of steak or chicken, we might have pasta or a pizza.’’

(Excerpt) Read more at finance.yahoo.com ...


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Chit/Chat; Food; Miscellaneous
KEYWORDS: bbq; food; inflation; pizza
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To: mylife
I got 3 options for getting cheap/free meat in the near future.

1. Catch and cook iguanas which are all around us in South Florida.

2. Catch and cook invasive Muscovy ducks which are also all around us down here.

3. Go crabbing.

My problem with option #1 is I have a mental repulsion to Iguanas and don't know if I can overcome it.

My problem with option #2 is I have been feeding the ducks in the lake out back and sort of look upon them as pets and I have trouble eating an animal I considered sort of a pet.

The best solution appears to be option #3 since I have done crabbing before and am now considering going back to it. Just tie a lite to a chicken leg, toss in the water, when crab tugs just gently pull in the line until you bag the crab with a pole net.

61 posted on 05/28/2022 2:07:45 PM PDT by PJ-Comix (The Mask Has Become a Liberal Virtue Signal)
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To: Jeff Chandler

A Kroger’s regional manager told me a few weeks ago that a sale like that was a loss leader for them and their cost was closer to $10/lb.


62 posted on 05/28/2022 2:08:13 PM PDT by BiglyCommentary
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To: who knows what evil?

Do people eat or not eat burgers over the weekend for a 50 or 75 cent increase?


63 posted on 05/28/2022 2:09:30 PM PDT by BiglyCommentary
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To: PJ-Comix

Put the chicken in one of those big crab catch cages.


64 posted on 05/28/2022 2:11:32 PM PDT by BiglyCommentary
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To: mylife

Hmmm…I’m going to a burgers and dogs cookout tomorrow. The hosts are providing the burgers and hot dogs and we guests are bringing sides and frosty adult beverages.


65 posted on 05/28/2022 2:13:54 PM PDT by Allegra
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To: mylife

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66 posted on 05/28/2022 2:17:59 PM PDT by redinIllinois (Pro-life, accoountant, gun-totin' Grandma - multi issue voter )
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To: Fido969

“Real grillers” are going to be in hog heaven later this summer. When the 20,000 head feed lot in Colorado finds out they can’t get feed or it cost double last year’s they will liquidate everything. Feast, then famine, all in a couple of months. Who could have believed this in America?


67 posted on 05/28/2022 2:27:32 PM PDT by hardspunned (former GOP globalist stooge)
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To: RummyChick

Best rotisserie chicken out there. I make a Costco run every 3 months or so. Never pass them up.


68 posted on 05/28/2022 2:27:42 PM PDT by SueRae (An administration like no other.)
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To: mylife

Pizza here as well.

We have cut buying any high priced meats. Can’t afford it on SS.


69 posted on 05/28/2022 2:32:38 PM PDT by winterystorm
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70 posted on 05/28/2022 2:43:42 PM PDT by logi_cal869 (-cynicus the "concern troll" a/o 10/03/2018 /!i!! &@$%&*(@ -)
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To: mylife

I just bought ribeyes for $8.50 per pound.


71 posted on 05/28/2022 2:45:42 PM PDT by fso301
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To: mylife

Canada Geese better be watching behind them


72 posted on 05/28/2022 2:59:38 PM PDT by Persevero (You cannot comply your way out of tyranny. )
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To: logi_cal869

You have done a beautiful thing.


73 posted on 05/28/2022 3:02:29 PM PDT by Persevero (You cannot comply your way out of tyranny. )
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To: mylife

Omg yahoo we don’t like your tone, as for me I got brats, tri tip, corn potatoes, cabbage, all for weekend. Ya cost is up but leftovers will last a few more days. Plus I picked up a nice grinder to make my own burgers etc.


74 posted on 05/28/2022 3:28:00 PM PDT by markman46 (engage brain before using keyboard!!!you)
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To: heavy metal

It’s 80 something here. Roadkill on black asphalt comes precooked.

Bonus?


75 posted on 05/28/2022 3:30:54 PM PDT by cableguymn
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To: logi_cal869

Wow nice


76 posted on 05/28/2022 3:35:20 PM PDT by markman46 (engage brain before using keyboard!!!you)
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To: GnuThere

Ebt card will cover the top shelf stuff provided they have the money to cover it


77 posted on 05/28/2022 3:36:03 PM PDT by cableguymn
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To: mylife

The local butcher shop had wings on sale this week for $2.99lb. I loaded up and after four wing-meals in a row I’m sick of them for a while.


78 posted on 05/28/2022 3:37:32 PM PDT by Rebelbase
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To: PJ-Comix

You will overcome 1 and 2 when you are hungry enough.


79 posted on 05/28/2022 3:38:05 PM PDT by cableguymn
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To: real saxophonist

July 4th would be busier, families grab a pizza to take while watching the fireworks!!


80 posted on 05/28/2022 3:44:45 PM PDT by Trump Girl Kit Cat (Yosemite Sam raising hell)
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