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In 1991, Wegmans Food Market launched the “Food You Feel Good About” category of products that are free of unnecessary artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives, and free of high fructose corn syrup, artificial sweeteners, and trans fats derived from partially hydrogenated oils.
More than 90% of Wegmans’ items, thousands of products, are now categorized under the “Food You Feel Good About” category (or Wegmans’ organic line) and can be found in every department of the store, from baked goods and dairy, to meat and produce, to frozen and prepared foods.
We asked Wegmans which of these products are the best sellers.
The chain is known for its prepared foods, but only the humble pizza slice made it into the top 20.
However, bananas are big. The same goes for eggs, avocados, and other relatively inexpensive items. In fact, none of our shoppers’ favorite items cost more than $4.99.
Here are the top 20 best-selling foods that will make you feel good, in order.
- Bananas (49 cents a pound)
- Avocado (99 cents each)
- Bulk donuts ($1.50 each)
- Bulk Bagels ($1.29 each)
- Organic bananas (73 cents per pound)
- Grade AA eggs, 18 ($2.49)
- Organic Large Grain Grade A with Omega-3 Brown Eggs, 12 pieces ($4.99)
- Salted Sweet Cream Butter Sticks, 4 sticks or 1 pound ($2.99)
- Seedless Red Grapes ($2.29 per pound)
- Pizza slice ($4)
- Spring water, 1 gallon ($1.39)
- Green seedless grapes ($3.49 per pound)
- Avocados, bags of 4 ($2.99 or 75 cents each)
- Boneless Chicken Breasts, Family Pack ($2.49/lb)
- Vitamin D whole milk, 1 gallon ($2.99 at Shoppers Club)
- Cage-free large eggs, 12 ($4.99)
- Grade AA large eggs, 12 ($1.69)
- 2% Milk, 1 Gallon ($2.99 with Shoppers Club)
- 4 bottles of unsalted sweet cream butter ($2.99)
- Ultra-pasteurized fresh cream, 1 pint ($2.99)
What does this list say about Wegmans shoppers?
When asked about Wegmans’ customer priorities on this list, Steve, Wegmans’ Vice President of Brand Product Development, said: “When we look at the items our customers choose most often, it’s clear that people trust us for the everyday essentials that make their lives easier. From fresh produce to grocery essentials, these best-selling products reflect what’s most important to the families we serve: quality, convenience and the food they rely on every day,” said Bement.
product statistics
Bananas are the best-selling fresh fruit in the United States, with the average American consuming about 27 pounds per year, Forbes reports.
These are also Walmart’s best-selling groceries.
“It’s not just the taste that makes it popular; it’s affordable, nutritious and convenient, making it popular across generations,” Elias Arenas, procurement manager for Walmart International in Costa Rica, said on Walmart’s website.
Instacart customers also made Instacart #1. In 2023, the grocery delivery service reached the milestone of delivering over 1 billion bananas.
Ranked #2 and #13 on Wegmans’ list, avocados’ popularity has skyrocketed in recent decades. Based on USDA data, productbusiness.com reported that imports, production, and availability increased by more than 300% between 2001 and 2024.
Reporter Marcia Greenwood covers grocery business and consumer-focused grocery news, retail developments, store openings and closings. Send your story tips to mgreenwo@rocheste.gannett.com. X Follow her at @MarciaGreenwood.
