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One of the best ways to save money at the grocery story is to pay attention to grocery store trends and try to buy produce in season. With warmer weather comes some of my favorite fruits and vegetables! This month, items like corn and tomatoes are just coming into season, so you will watch the price continue to drop as summer comes.
If you are looking for a source that constantly updates, check out the NATIONAL FRUIT & VEGETABLE RETAIL REPORT issued by the government every couple of weeks. This report gives the top 10 fruits and vegetables and the national percentage of which fruits and vegetables are in store ads.
Read on to see what to buy in May so you can get the best bang for your buck!
What to Buy in May | Grocery Store Trends
Fruits
Apples
Apricots
Cantaloupe
Cherries
Strawberries
Mangoes
Oranges
Peaches
Pineapple
Vegetables
Artichokes
Arugula
Asparagus
Beets
Broccoli
Cabbage
Chard
Collards
Corn
Cucumbers
Onions
Spinach
Spring Onions
Spring Peas
Leeks
Lettuce
Potatoes
Radishes
Rhubarb
Squash
Tomatoes
Turnips
Zucchini
Other Food
Hot dogs and other grilling meat
Barbecue sauce
Mustard
Potato chips
Other Items
Appliances
Charcoal
Clothing
Cookware
Flowers
Grill Supplies
Mattresses
Office Furniture
Patio furniture
Refrigerators
Vacuum cleaners
Looking for meal ideas? Check out last year’s May monthly meal plan!

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