It could be a stellar Super Bowl LIX this Sunday minus the party snacks like deviled eggs and wings this year as inflation drove up prices of staples, including poultry, meat, fish, eggs, alcohols and soft drinks.
According to recent consumer price index (CPI) data, the prices of essential groceries like meat, poultry, fish and eggs—rose 4.2% in December 2024 compared to December 2019.
Chicken wings, a Super Bowl party favorite, are up 7%, driven by inflation and supply shortages.
A resurgence of the bird flu has led to mass culling, further increasing egg and poultry prices.
Fresh avocados have jumped by 11.5% compared to last year, while on the beverage front, beer and wine have increased by 2%.
Adding up all the price surges, a Wells Fargo Super Bowl report estimates that food and drinks for a party of 10 will cost around $139—a 0.1% increase from 2024.
There is hope in affordable alternatives
Per NielsenIQ data, prices for celery, broccoli, cauliflower, potato chips and frozen shrimp have declined.