Hillside Gardens Produce

Tips for Shopping Bulk Produce: Buying Guide

There are few things as good as homemade soup with lots of veggies in the middle of winter, a fresh Gala or Honeycrisp apple on a fall day, or clementines to replenish your favorite athletes. It's hard to imagine life without those delicious and nutritious bits. Fresh fruits and fresh vegetables are also important parts of a healthy lifestyle. That means they're important parts of your local Sam's Club, too. We want to give you the grocery selection to help you make the healthiest choices.

Whatever you're looking for, we probably have it. Every Sam's Club has a wide variety of fruits and veggies available in the club or order online. Each item is listed on our website and labeled according to its availability. Click on the item you're interested in to get a more in-depth description with nutritional highlights, ideas for new things to do with the item, and other tips that will help you make the most of your purchases.

To make finding the things on your list easier, our website lets you refine your search results by department, shipping or pick up, product type, price, and rating. Otherwise, keep it simple and search for your item in the search box at the top of every page. If you're searching on the Sam's Club website, you'll also have the option to choose which club you'd like to pick up your items.

We have all your favorites like oranges, blueberries, avocados, limes, kale and sweet potatoes. Some of our fresh produce comes pre-packaged for easy transport like organic blueberries, strawberries, and mango chunks. As long as we're talking about berries, how about some raspberries and blackberries? Throw them into a smoothie or a salad and give yourself and your family `a treat.

Other items are available to be chosen individually. It's up to you to decide what's going to fit our needs best. Head over to our produce market and take a look.

What are the best selling fresh fruits?

Looking for ideas of what to serve for dinner or your next party? Here's a list of our best-selling and some of our top-rated fruits:

• Blueberries, 18 oz. container
• Large cantaloupe
• Limes, 3 lbs.
• Red seedless grapes, 3 lbs.

What are the best selling veggies?

Everyone has their favorite veggies and it can make life a little more interesting to add something new to the mix. It's also great to get a deal on the veggies you want to have around all the time. Here's a list of our best-selling and some of our top-rated veggies:

• Organic French green beans, 2 lbs
• Broccoli florets, 2 lbs.
• Organic snipped green beans, 28 oz.
• Asparagus, 2 lbs.
• Seedless cucumbers, three per package
• Brussels sprouts, 2 lbs.
• Avocados, five per package
• Multicolored sweet bell peppers, six per package

For even more convenience, check out the Taylor Farms Santa Fe salad kit or Cajun Creole Blend.

Bulk Produce: What to Consider When Buying

What is the cheapest produce to buy in bulk?

When you need to feed a lot of people, whether they're a team of growing kids or a work project team, it's helpful to be able to buy a large amount for a small dollar amount. Here's a list of our lowest-priced produce you can buy in bulk:

• Bananas, 3 pounds (organic and conventional)
• Taylor Farms salad kit, 2 pounds
• Celery hearts, 32 ounces
• Chopped romaine, 2 pounds
• Plantains, 5 pounds

How do I store bulk produce?

All produce items have a limit to how long they can be kept on the counter, in the refrigerator, or in the freezer. Some produce keeps longer than others. In some cases, like blueberries and peaches, you can freeze your produce to use it later. Other fruits and veggies are fine in a cool, dry place. Potatoes, sweet potatoes, and onions fall into this category.

If you're not sure how long to store your bulk produce or just how to store it, go to that item's listing on our website and check the description for storage tips and information. Before you buy it, save yourself time and money by figuring out how you'll store it. That way, you'll reduce the risk of buying too much or too soon.

Expiration dates and food waste

Food waste is also money waste and no one wants that. Otherwise, what's the point of trying to save money at the store? Pay attention to the expiration date and take note of the wording. For example, "best by" is different than "sell by."

Plan ahead to help reduce your food waste. Also, know what over-ripened food can be used for. For example, dark brown bananas are the best bananas for banana bread. If they turn brown before you are ready to make banana bread, peel and freeze them so they'll be ready when you have time to bake.

We're all used to peeling vegetables and throwing away the skin, but those peelings can also be used to make soup broth. A compost bin is another way to extend the possible uses of your food scraps. It's good for your garden and helps you save money on fertilizer later. If this sounds like a good deal to you, check out the variety of compost bins we offer.

Which veggies are rich in protein?

All veggies have some amount of protein, but it's usually pretty slim and it needs to be paired with another food to create a complete protein. That being said, there are some veggies that have more protein than you would expect. When you have a choice about what goes into your favorite dish, why not choose even more nutritious ingredients? Here's a list of the most protein-rich vegetables.

• Brussels Sprouts
• Lima Beans
• Edamame
• Green Peas
• Spinach
• Sweet Corn
• Broccoli

Which fruits are rich in protein?

Most of the non-meat sources of protein are seeds, nuts, and grains, but don't totally discount the protein fruit can add to your meals and snacks. Here's a list of some fruits you might want to add to your routine—change up your trail mix, add something new to your post-workout smoothie, or experiment with adding these to your next savory dish.

• Jackfruit
• Apricots
• Golden raisins
• Prunes
• Dried cherries
• Guava

Does Sam's Club have any coupons or savings for members?

In addition to the already low prices we offer, look for the red "Instant Savings" label at the top of select items. These are limited-time offers to give our members an extra discount. Another way to save is to upgrade your membership to Sam's Plus membership. That gives you free shipping, discounts on glasses, free select prescriptions, discounts on fuel, and the ability to earn cash rewards.

On top of all the ways we save you money, we also back our products with the Sam's Club Member Satisfaction Guarantee.