Why Pre-Cut Fruit And Veggies Are So Overpriced

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Why Pre-Cut Fruit And Veggies Are So Overpriced By Moriah House Oct. 19, 2025 2:20 pm EST

We've all been there — you're strolling through the produce section of your favorite grocery store, and you stumble upon those picture-perfect little tubs of pre-cut fruits and veggies. Stem-free strawberries sliced in half, perfectly peeled and chopped carrot sticks, ready-to-eat bowls of diced melon...it all looks temptingly convenient, so you pick up a cute little tub of fruit salad to check the price tag — only to nearly do a double-take in the aisle. It's no secret that many grocery items are getting more expensive , but $10 for a tub of fruit? How can this be?

The truth is, while inflation certainly hasn't helped, pre-cut fruit and veggies have long been one of t