Retail
Top Fresh Produce Items by Volume
By Ron Pelger•September 10, 2026•1 min read
- Bananas – The undisputed leader in total volume and household purchase frequency.
- Potatoes – The top-selling fresh vegetable by the pound, accounting for nearly 10% of all produce department volume.
- Onions – A foundational volume staple across retail and foodservice.
- Tomatoes – High volume turnover, spanning field-grown and greenhouse varieties.
- Apples – Maintains massive year-round volume and high household penetration.
- Carrots – A leading root vegetable driven by steady everyday demand.
- Lettuce – Includes iceberg, romaine, and leaf varieties as a massive category driver.
- Grapes – Consistently ranks high in seasonal and imported fruit volume.
- Strawberries – The dominant volume leader within the high-demand berry category.
- Bell Peppers / Sweet Peppers – High rotational volume in both standard and greenhouse packs
