2025 U.S. Industry Statistics & Market Forecast - Fruit and Vegetable Retailers

Published: January 2025

Industry Insights

Major trends affect the Fruit and Vegetable Retailers industry include:

1. Increasing consumer demand for organic and locally sourced produce
2. Growth of online shopping and home delivery services
3. Expansion of plant-based diet trend boosting fruit and vegetable consumption
4. Impact of climate change on crop yields and supply chains
5. Rising health consciousness among consumers
6. Technological advancements in agricultural practices
7. Fluctuations in global trade policies affecting import and export
8. Increased competition from large supermarkets and discount grocers
9. Shift towards sustainable packaging to reduce plastic waste
10. Adoption of vertical and urban farming to meet local demand

Product & Services Breakdown

Research products and services in the Fruit and Vegetable Retailers industry generating sales. Note that products are broken into categories with different levels of classification.

Product Description	Number of Companies	Sales ($ millions)	Percent of Total Sales
Industry Total
Groceries & Other Food Items For Human Consumption Off The Premises
Produce, Including Fresh & Prepackaged Fruits & Vegetables
Dairy Products & Related Foods, Including Milk, Cheese, Butter, Yogurt, Eggs.
Meat & Poultry, Including Prepackaged Meats
All Other Groceries & Food Items
Lawn, Garden, & Farm Equipment & Supplies

U.S. Geographic Distribution: Revenue Statistics by State

Market Size by State ($ millions) indicates how the industry's competition is distributed throughout the country. State-level information can identify areas with higher and lower industry market share than average.

Income Statement (Average Financial Metrics)

Financial metrics provide a snapshot view of a benchmark "average" company. Key business metrics show revenue and operating costs. The data collected covers both public and private companies.

	Industry Average	Percent of Sales (Industry Benchmark)
Total Revenue	Order at top of page
Operating Revenue
Cost of Goods Sold
Gross Profit
Operating Expenses
Pension, profit sharing plans, stock, annuity
Repairs
Rent paid on business property
Charitable Contributions
Depletion
Domestic production activities deduction
Advertising
Compensation of officers
Salaries and wages
Employee benefit programs
Taxes and Licenses
Bad Debts
Depreciation
Amortization
Other Operating Expenses
Total Operating Expenses
Operating Income
Non-Operating Income
EBIT (Earnings Before Interest and Taxes)
Interest Expense
Earnings Before Taxes
Income Tax
Net Profit Net Income

Source: AnythingResearch Analysis of U.S. federal statistics

Compensation & Salary Surveys for Employees

Compensation statistics provides an accurate assessment of industry-specific jobs and national salary averages. This information can be used to identify which positions are most common, and high, low, and average annual wages.

Title	Percent of Workforce	Bottom Quartile	Average (Median) Salary	Upper Quartile
Management Occupations	2%	Order at top of page
Chief Executives	0%
General and Operations Managers	2%
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations	12%
Cooks and Food Preparation Workers	6%
Food Preparation Workers	6%
Food Preparation Workers	6%
Sales and Related Occupations	39%
Supervisors of Sales Workers	5%
First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers	5%
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers	5%
Retail Sales Workers	33%
Cashiers	28%
Cashiers	28%
Office and Administrative Support Occupations	7%
Production Occupations	7%
Food Processing Workers	6%
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations	28%
Material Moving Workers	25%
Laborers and Material Movers	25%
Stockers and Order Fillers	21%

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

Fruit and Vegetable Retailers Competitor Landscape & Key Companies [PREMIUM]

The most influential companies in the Fruit and Vegetable Retailers industry and adjacent industries either have large market share or are developing new business models and methods that could disrupt the status quo. We look at leading and emerging companies in the Fruit and Vegetable Retailers industry and adjacent sectors:

Market Leaders: Direct Competitors Companies with the largest market share, focused in this industry	Market leaders: Diversified Competitors Largest companies that have diversified operations in this and other industries
Innovators: Direct Competitors Innovative, Emerging, and Disruptive Companies that may influence the future direction of the industry.	Innovators: Diversified Competitors Innovators and Disruptors in adjacent industries that may also affect the Fruit and Vegetable Retailers industry.

Latest Industry News

• Winter vegetables worth Tk 2 sold at Tk 20 in Dhaka - In these northern districts, the price of cauliflower and cabbage at the farmer's level has dropped to Tk 2 to Tk 2.5 per kg. However, the same vegetables are being sold at Tk 20 to Tk 25 per kg in the markets of Dhaka. (01/03/2025)
• Circana highlights continued growth in Hispanic shoppers throughout retail - When looking at the Hispanic consumer population, Circana found that household dollar spend share skews toward younger groups, with the 46- to 55-year-old shoppers accounting for the most dollar spend share. Hispanic shoppers are more likely to prefer in-person shopping and club channels versus their non-Hispanic counterparts, Circana said. (12/27/2024)
• Circana sees Hispanics as key demographic for growth - When looking at the Hispanic consumer population, Circana found that household dollar spend share skews toward younger groups, with the 46- to 55-year-old shoppers accounting for the most dollar spend share. Hispanic shoppers are more likely to prefer in-person shopping and club channels versus their non-Hispanic counterparts, Circana said. (12/26/2024)
• State’s CalFresh fruit and vegetable program restarts with $10 million in new funding - AS FOOD PRICES continue to rise, there is one bright star this holiday season. The state’s CalFresh Fruit and Vegetable EBT Pilot Project is back, just in time to provide much-needed food dollars to families facing food insecurity. (12/26/2024)
• Circana sees Hispanic shoppers driving retail growth - When looking at the Hispanic consumer population, Circana found that household dollar spend share skews toward younger groups, with the 46- to 55-year-old shoppers accounting for the most dollar spend share. Hispanic shoppers are more likely to prefer in-person shopping and club channels versus their non-Hispanic counterparts, Circana said. (12/26/2024)
• How Trump’s Win Could Impact the Price of Your Weekly Trip to Whole Foods - President-elect Donald Trump's policies have the potential to reshape many aspects of the economy, including the cost of groceries at high-end retailers like Whole Foods. Known for catering (12/25/2024)
• SNAP shoppers called ‘critical segment’ for food companies - SNAP households spend 26% more per buyer on CPG food and beverages than non-SNAP counterparts, Circana reports. (12/25/2024)
• Fresh-Cut Vegetable Blends and Crumbles Innovations - Restaurant-quality kits, sustainable packaging, and market trends are driving demand. The fresh-cut vegetable blends and crumbles category is evolving rapidly, as consumers increasingly seek out convenient, (12/19/2024)
• Navi Mumbai: Wholesale Vegetable Prices Drop At APMC Market In Vashi, Retailers Continue To Charge High Amid Winter Season - All the leafy vegetables are highly produced in Nashik. Navi Mumbai: Malawi Mangoes From South Africa Arrive At APMC Market, Demand High As Prices Range... The traders say that the retailers have ... (12/08/2024)
• Polish producer hopes to reach new markets with pink tomato - The Polish fruit and vegetable market is a regional one, whenever possible, and tomatoes are no exception. In the past, artificially lighted greenhouses were virtually unheard of due to costs, making it impossible to have year round production, but this is ... (01/12/2018)