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It's a tradition almost as precious as the huge video 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.
Taking pleasure in some dip or a sandwich or maybe even a veggie tray as multimillion-dollar commercials flash across the screen.
There's no doubt about it, Super Bowl Sunday is a big day for food.
A Super Bowl-themed screen of potato chips at the Redner's Warehouse Markets in South Heidelberg Township. (DAVID MEKEEL-- READING EAGLE).
And this year, those stocking up for parties or their own watching of the battle between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs will get a little bit of a break. Regardless of ongoing double-digit inflation, numerous Super Bowl food staples are actually a bit more affordable right now than they were in 2015.
Among the most considerable declines is for chicken wings.
Shortages of wings sent out costs escalating last year. According to a report from Wells Fargo, last February the nationwide average for a pound was $3.38.
That number reached nearly $4 in early April, but as materials slowly increased to their highest level because the beginning of 2019 the expense tapered downward.
Since Monday, the average cost for a pound of wings sits at $2.65, according to the Wells Fargo report. That's about 22% less than a year earlier.
" Chicken has actually started to come back down to a normal-- well, I do not want to state normal-- a more palatable cost," Eric White, director of marketing and communications for Maidencreek Township-based Redner's Markets Inc., said today.
Other Super Bowl snacks are a bit of a variety.
A Super Bowl screen of chips at the Redner's Warehouse Markets in South Heidelberg Township. (DAVID MEKEEL-- READING EAGLE).
White stated supermarket are continuing to see some supply concerns due to making challenges, problems getting raw materials, transport obstacles and other concerns.
" Each week we're still handling challenges through the supply chains," he stated. "To state what we're going to see, we don't have a crystal ball.".
That means that some items are still experiencing substantial inflation.
According to the Wells Fargo report, chips and beverages continue to be costly headed into the huge game.
Beer is about 11% more pricey than it was a year ago, the report stated. White wine has to do with 2% more expensive, and spirits are about 2% more costly.
For non-alcoholic drinks the news is even worse. The report says sodas are up by about 25% over costs from a year back.
Demand for potato and tortilla chips rose in 2022, and rates have risen with that increased need. Chips are about 11% more costly than they were in 2022.
A screen of chips at the Redner's Warehouse Markets in South Heidelberg Township. (DAVID MEKEEL-- READING EAGLE).
Other products that are cheaper this year consist of sirloin steaks, which have to do with $1 per pound less expensive than they were in December 2021. Shrimp saw a reduction in demand last year, so the cost has actually dropped.
And while chips are more expensive, selecting something to dip them in can be a deal this year.
Avocados-- the chief ingredient in guacamole-- have actually seen their rate drop to about 20% less than they were a year back. Hummus is also a reasonably cheap dip choice, the Wells Fargo report states.
If you're thinking of shooting up the grill for some hamburgers, the report states that while ground beef is a bit more pricey than it was a year back, it's down from a peak it struck around the Fourth of July. Bacon to top those hamburgers is cheaper than it was a year earlier.
White said that regardless of the price of products, local football fans appear to be all in on this year's Super Bowl. An Eagle's cookie cake for sale at the Redner's Warehouse Markets in South Heidelberg Township.
" It's on, it's on guy," White said. "There's definitely more excitement this year.
White stated Redner's stores have actually been seeing high= volume Super Bowl buyers, in particular when it pertains to the chain's popular fried chicken.
" At some shops we've had to close off online ordering for Sunday since of the quantity of orders," he said.
And any Eagles fans who wander into a Redner's store to get some last-minute products-- or their order of fried chicken-- for the huge game will feel very much in the house.
" We have a great deal of green out in the shops right now," White stated. "People are absolutely excited.".
Rolls decorated with the Philadelphia Eagle's logo design for sale at the Redner's Warehouse Markets in South Heidelberg Township. (DAVID MEKEEL-- READING EAGLE).
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