# Lobsters For Thanksgiving The Other Red Meat By Alex Covert | Published 2008-11-27 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-other-red-meat-lobster-for-thanksgiving References: [npr.org](http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=97383196&ft=1&f=1021) Oh, how easily we forget. Historical records tell us that lobsters, yes, lobsters, were eaten at the [first Thanksgiving Day feast](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thanksgiving-meal-for-40). Granted, turkey was also on the menu, but somewhere along the way, we stuffed the seafood under the table. So, am I asking you to switch over to lobster? Switch? No. Add? Why not? Have both. The [New England lobster industry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seasonal-seafood-offerings) is in trouble and the price of lobster is the lowest it’s been in 8 years. So boil some water, throw in some [giant crustaceans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-lobster-seafood-boils), and be thankful in style. Happy Thanksgiving! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Regional](https://www.trendhunter.com/regional) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Increasing Demand for Lobster:** The low price of lobster presents an opportunity for increased consumer demand and popularity of lobster dishes. - **Diversification of Thanksgiving Menu:** Adding lobster to the Thanksgiving menu offers a unique and indulgent alternative to traditional turkey. - **Revival of Seafood Industry:** The resurgence of lobster consumption during Thanksgiving could contribute to the revitalization of the struggling New England lobster industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Hospitality and Food Service:** Restaurants and catering companies can create innovative lobster dishes and promote them as a special addition to Thanksgiving menus. - **Seafood Retail:** Seafood retailers can capitalize on the low lobster prices and market them as a high-quality, affordable option for Thanksgiving feasts. - **Food and Beverage Manufacturing:** Food manufacturers can develop convenient, pre-packaged lobster products specifically targeted for Thanksgiving to meet the rising demand for lobster. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Indulgent Seafood Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lobsterfest-2026.md) - [Fall Holiday-Inspired Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thanksgiving-menu.md) - [Seafood Holiday Dinner Offerings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-lobster1.md) - [Seasonal Seafood Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lobster-shrimp-celebration.md) - [Lobster-Topped Seafood Entrees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lobster-topped-stuffed-flounder.md) - [Gilded Thanksgiving Turkeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/24-karat-gold-turkey.md) - [Seasonal Seafood Restaurant Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lobster-shrimp-celebration-menu.md) - [$1,000 Lobster Roll Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lobster-roll-kit.md) - [Holiday-Ready Seafood Dining Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-and-new-years.md)