It’s a tradition almost as beloved as the big game itself.
Tucking into some saucy, crispy wings as the players take to field. Nervously nibbling on chips or pretzels between first downs and touchdowns.
Enjoying some dip or a sandwich or maybe even a vegetable tray as multimillion-dollar commercials flash across the screen.
There’s no doubt about it, Super Bowl Sunday is a big day for food.
And this year, those stocking up for parties or their own viewing of the battle between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs will get a bit of a break. Despite ongoing double-digit inflation, many Super Bowl food staples are actually a bit cheaper right now than they were last year.
One of the most significant decreases is for chicken wings.
Shortages of wings sent prices skyrocketing last year. According to a report from Wells Fargo, last February the national average for a pound was $3.38.
That number reached nearly $4 in early April, but as supplies slowly rose to their highest level since the beginning of 2019 the cost tapered downward.
As of Monday, the average price for a pound of wings sits at $2.65, according to the Wells Fargo report. That’s about 22% less than a year ago.
“Chicken has started to come back down to a normal — well, I don’t want to say normal — a more palatable price,” Eric White, director of marketing and communications for Maidencreek Township-based Redner’s Markets Inc., said this week.
Other Super Bowl snacks are a bit of a mixed bag.
White said grocery stores are continuing to see some supply issues due to manufacturing challenges, difficulties getting raw materials, transportation hurdles and other issues.
“Each week we’re still dealing with challenges through the supply chains,” he said. “To say what we’re going to see, we don’t have a crystal ball.”
That means that some items are still experiencing significant inflation.
According to the Wells Fargo report, beverages and chips continue to be…
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