Embracing Better Choices

Embracing Better Choices

September 2019   minute read

A NACS survey of U.S. convenience store operators found that most retailers experienced strong sales during the first half of 2019. One reason for optimism is the continued consumer demand for healthier food and snack choices. Convenience retailers say they added or expanded the following categories in the first six months of 2019:

  • 42% have added more packaged salads
  • 40% have added more health bars
  • 32% have added more fresh fruit
  • 30% have added more nuts/trail mix

Asked of retailers: Which items have you added/significantly expanded over the past six months?

Fruit sales in c-stores are almost equal to sales of popcorn ($272 million) or pretzels ($251 million).

Source: NACS Q3 2017, 2018, 2019 Retailer Sentiment Surveys

Fruit Sales in C-Stores ($ million)

Source: Nielsen, 52 weeks ending 3/2/19