It’s designed to lure in customers, encourage impulse buys, and reduce waste.

“Many of us rarely stray from eating two or three in a day.

I also love picking up seasonal produce.

close up of man farmer holds ripe red strawberries in clear plastic box in his hands. he is in the strawberry greenhouse. agrobusiness and people

Shutterstock

It’s typically fresher and just tastes so much better.

Plus, it’s a great way to support local farmers.”

While some grocery store chains go overboard to maintain a high-quality produce section, others fall short.

Sprouts Farmers Market exterior

Shutterstock

If you want to feel confident shopping for the freshest produce, here are eight choices shoppers swear by.

Publix, Walmart, Winn-Dixie, etc.

Their pantry and frozen stuff, however, is very expensive.

whole foods exterior

Shutterstock

But the produce is cheap and I thought that was the whole appeal.

I prefer to go there specifically to save money."

OneRedditorwrote, “They usually have very good produce far better than Ralphs or Pavilions.”

Article image

Heinen’s/Facebook

We love working with them and they went out of their way to work with local farmers.

We deliver on Wednesdays if you want em fresh!"

Bristol Farms Market

Another Southern California chain people love for quality produce is Bristol Farms.

Article image

Shutterstock

The chain places an emphasis on offering high-quality products to customers, and often highlights fresh seasonal items.

Gelson’s Markets

Shutterstock

Fresh Thyme Market exterior

Shutterstock

Bristol Farms

Shutterstock

hy vee grocery store

Shutterstock