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Richard Calcott predicts butchers will struggle as some farms are already culling their turkeys.
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Richard Calcott predicts butchers will struggle as some farms are already culling their turkeys.
Oct 30, 2020 10:48 AM EDT For the turkey industry, this Thanksgiving is a guessing game. Millions of Americans are expected to have scaled-down celebrations amid the pandemic, heeding official warnings against travel and large indoor gatherings. That leaves anxious turkey farmers and grocers scrambling to predict what people will want on their holiday tables. Kroger — the nation’s largest grocery chain — said its research shows 43% of shoppers plan to celebrate Thanksgiving only with those in their immediate household. It has purchased more turkeys than u...