Gainesville’s Premier Selection of Fruits and Vegetables

Our philosophy for produce is simple: it should be always be fresh, seasonal and picked at its peak. Although our selection varies with the seasons, you will always find a dazzling array of vegetables and fruits at Ward’s Supermarket.

Named Gainesville’s best produce department in 2007 by Gainesville Today Magazine, Ward’s try to provide everything you need for a healthy, well-balanced diet. We carry an excellent selection of ethnic produce, and organic and local items as well. From avocados to zucchini, our diverse variety of produce will surely have something for the whole family!

Craig and Brooke, our department managers, along with the the rest of our knowledgeable staff, have a steadfast commitment to supporting local farmers that have yielded high-quality crops year after year for our store. We continue to work hand-in-hand with the same local family farms that have provided our store with the best produce for generations.

We also have an impressive selection of organic produce, both from local sources and highly respected larger farms. For more information on choosing organic produce, please visit the nonprofit website Why Organic. With rising expenses and a tight economy, we realize that you may have to be selective when deciding which organic items to buy. Here’s a list of the “Dirty Dozen” fruits and vegetables to buy organic, based on pesticide tests conducted by the FDA and USDA:

1. Peaches
2. Apples
3. Sweet Bell Peppers
4. Celery
5. Nectarines
6. Strawberries
7. Cherries
8. Lettuce
9. Grapes – Imported
10. Pears
11. Spinach
12. Potatoes

You can find out more and download a free guide at the Environmental Working Group’s Website.