7 Costco Thanksgiving food deals and steals that shoppers can't miss this holiday season

With Thanksgiving already just weeks away, shoppers are starting to stock up on holiday staples. From discounted baking supplies to easy appetizers and quick meals, Costco is offering a number of food finds for shoppers preparing for Thanksgiving.New and seasonal products continue to spark excitement online, even without steep discounts, said Andrew Edelblum, Ph.D., an assistant professor of marketing at the University of Dayton in Ohio.WORST TIME TO SHOP AT COSTCO MAY BE WHEN YOU LEAST EXPECT IT, WITH ONE DAY DRAWING THE MOST CROWDS"They don’t even necessarily need to have really phenomenal deals on their product to drum up excitement about whatever is new coming through the doors on a week-to-week basis," Edelblum told Fox News Digital.The holiday-season buzz is especially visible around Costco's pumpkin pie, a Costco staple that Edelblum said benefits from the retailer's bulk purchasing and in-house bakery production.Costco’s seasonal food finds and new arrivals regularly spark excitement among shoppers online.(Getty Images)Here are seven Costco food deals and seasonal finds to check out, according to recent reports. TARGET UNVEILS $30 THANKSGIVING DINNER DEAL AS RETAILERS BATTLE TO OFFER LOWEST PRICESSome of the reported discounts run until Nov.

15.Prices and overall availability can vary by location.Costco’s nearly 4-pound Kirkland Signature pumpkin pie is a seasonal favorite for holiday gatherings.

(Peter Burke/Fox News Digital)Costco’s massive pumpkin pie measures 12 inches across and weighs nearly 4 pounds. AMERICANS ARE MAKING COSTLY GROCERY MISTAKE EVEN BEFORE ENTERING THE STORE, EXPERT WARNSIt typically costs $5.99 in stores and shoppers say it freezes well for later use, Fox News Digital previously reported.Costco is taking $15 off a two-pack of 8-ounce bottles of the baking staple, which is a favorite among professional bakers, making it a timely stock-up for the holidays.The deal is available online only, according to EatingWell.CLICK HERE...