At the John Howe Turkeys farm in Tenterden, U.K., the greatest headache has been finding enough workers during November and December, the busiest time of the year.
Photographer: Hollie Adams/Bloomberg
Economics
Inflation Crashes the Holidays, Shrinking Menus and Spoiling Traditions
From Brazil to China to the U.S., whatever delicacies grace the table, they’re probably more expensive than ever before.
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Mince pies. Latkes. Eggnog. Tamales. As extended families the world over plan holiday celebrations again, they’re encountering a harsh reality: Traditional foods, especially those sold for a limited time in even a normal year, are significantly costlier in 2021—if they’re even available at all.