Fruits and vegetables tend to be more expensive than processed foods for a number of reasons. Fresh produce has a short shelf life, which means that it spoils and therefore can’t be bought in bulk and stored in the same way processed or preserved foods can.
How much are fruits vegetables?
The average price per serving across all produce was $0.28 for fruits and $0.21 for vegetables in the total U.S. for the year. Nationally, the average retail price for nine servings of fruits and vegetables (four servings of fruits and five servings of vegetables) was $2.18.
How do you price fruits and vegetables?
- Calculate Production Costs. …
- Observe Local Prices. …
- Consult with Fellow Farmers. …
- Consider the Season. …
- Use the USDA. …
- Balance Supply and Demand.
