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Updated · Hamilton Journal News · Aug 9Farmers Markets See Leafy Green Demand Surge as Grocery Lettuce and Salad-Kit Sales Drop
3 articles · Updated · Hamilton Journal News · Aug 9Summary
- Small produce stands and farmers markets are drawing more shoppers for leafy greens, marking a shift away from grocery chains and big-box retailers.
- Lettuce and salad-kit sales at larger retailers have fallen, driving customers toward alternative outlets for fresh greens.
- New York's Union Square market illustrated the trend this week, with lettuce purchases highlighting stronger traffic at local produce sellers.
- The shift suggests smaller food sellers are capturing demand that supermarkets have recently struggled to hold in a key fresh-produce category.
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