Americans still want burgers and backyard cookouts — but high beef prices are pushing more toward chicken, turkey and cheaper cuts this grilling season.
Add Axios as your preferred source to
see more of our stories on Google.
Illustration: Sarah Grillo/Axios
Americans are still firing up the barbecue this summer — but high beef prices have them trading down to cheaper proteins like chicken, pork and turkey.
Why it matters: For many Americans, summer means burgers on the grill — and this year, that tradition is getting more expensive.
The U.S. beef supply is shrinking, imports are rising and prices are holding near record highs — with little relief in sight.
Between beef prices and supply chain issues from the Iran war, a host of factors are making barbecues more expensive.
If hamburgers start costing $10 this Fourth of July celebration, voters will be in an ugly mood. There should be a sense of…
Ground beef prices have climbed to a record $6.90 per pound ahead of Memorial Day, adding another layer of financial pressure for…
Everything else seems to be getting more expensive, but this summer you can up your backyard cooking game with great new griddles…
Cattle futures contracts have jumped more than 25% over the past 12 months as ranchers face rising costs and cut the size of…
The Hidden Forces Making Beef Prices Skyrocket
US restaurants in ‘survival mode’ due to escalating meat prices
Beef prices hit record highs. Here’s why steak is so expensive
Negli Stati Uniti il caro carne mette in crisi il barbecue texano
Beef prices are rising so fast some famed Texas BBQ joints are closing
Three out of five Americans had to alter their grocery list because of rising prices
Cuts of meat that can save you money and how to cook with them
