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| 1 | 2026-05-01 | Weekly Grocery Store Specialty Crops Feature Activity | A Fiesta of Savings With Cinco de Mayo falling on Taco Tuesday next week, retailers went all-in on promotions, with specials on cilantro, avocados, jalapenos, onions, sweet corn, tomatoes, limes, Bell peppers, and mangoes. All departments of the store were in on the theme, with special cuts of meats and marinades advertised alongside fresh tortillas, chips, and refreshing beverages. Floral and bakery departments highlighted colorful blooms and pastries for the celebration alongside Mother's Day floral arrangements and gift ideas. Total ad numbers this week were 266,651, 4% higher than last week's total of 256,370. The total for the same week last year was 7% higher at 286,395. The total number of ads broken out by commodity groups: fruit 141,029 (55%), onions and potatoes 26,418 (10%), vegetables 87,837 (34%), herbs 8962, ornamentals 2361, and hemp 228. The number of ads for organic produce was 18,183, 7% of total ads. The following are the prices of major advertised items (3,000 plus ads) this week, compared to the same week last year. Significant increases in price for fruit this week included limes (each) at 34% and pink lady apples per lb. at 17%. Significant decreases included only Hass avocados (each) at 23%. Significant changes in price for onions and potatoes this week included a 31% increase for white onions per lb. and an 11% decrease for Russet potatoes (5 lb. bag). Significant increases in price for vegetables this week included plum type tomatoes at 40%, and green onions and jalapeno peppers both at 19%. There were no significant decreases. |