This week, U.S. retailers focused on the overlap of late and early season crops, highlighting abundance in produce sections. Late-season peaches, plums, and nectarines were displayed alongside new crop pears and pomegranates. Asparagus and corn were promoted with pumpkins and hard squash. Advertising space also reflected promotions for Rosh Hashana, with seasonal sections featuring chrysanthemums, fall decorations, and confectionery.
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Total retail ad numbers reached 289,953, a 1 per cent decrease compared to last week's 293,624. For the same week last year, ad volume was 8 per cent lower at 269,521. By commodity group, ads were distributed as follows: fruit 154,570 (53 per cent), onions and potatoes 18,238 (6 per cent), vegetables 106,236 (37 per cent), herbs 2,403, ornamentals 2,906, hemp 3,067, and honey 4,936. Organic produce accounted for 34,625 ads, representing 12 per cent of the total.
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In pricing trends for items with more than 3,000 ads, Honeycrisp apples (per pound) were up 30 per cent compared to the same week last year. Apple juice (64 oz.) increased by 16 per cent, white seedless grapes (per pound) by 16 per cent, and strawberries (1 lb.) by 10 per cent. Pomegranates (each) showed a 19 per cent decrease, while avocados (each) declined by 13 per cent.
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Prices for potatoes and onions showed no changes compared to last year. Vegetables overall also recorded no notable increases or decreases.
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