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Looking for ways to save money on fresh fruits and vegetables? You’re not alone!

A reader once told me she wished there were more ways to save on produce. I completely understood where she was coming from. Grocery coupons tend to focus on packaged foods, snacks, household products and personal care items, while the fruits and vegetables we actually want to eat more of don’t always come with coupons.

The good news? There ARE ways to save on produce! Some of the programs I mentioned years ago have disappeared, but I’ve found several options that are still around in 2026.

Here are some of my favorite ways to cut the cost of your produce haul.

🍓 1. Join Driscoll’s Berry Rewards

If you buy a lot of strawberries, blueberries, raspberries or blackberries, it’s worth signing up for Driscoll’s Berry Rewards.

Driscoll’s still has an active rewards program in 2026, offering members perks, discounts and exclusive offers.

The program has changed over the years, so I wouldn’t promise a specific $0.50 coupon like I did in my original article. Instead, I’d recommend joining and watching your email for whatever offers are currently available.

Driscoll’s is also running a Berry Birthday Sweepstakes for 2026, with email subscribers eligible for a chance to win a $100 prepaid Visa gift card during their birthday month.

👉 Join Driscoll’s Berry Rewards

Tip: If you regularly buy berries anyway, signing up for the manufacturer’s email program costs nothing and gives you a chance to receive offers that you wouldn’t otherwise see.

🥬 2. Sign Up for Earthbound Farm Coupons

Good news for fans of organic greens: Earthbound Farm is still offering coupons and special offers!

Their current newsletter signup specifically says subscribers can receive exclusive coupons and offers, along with recipes and other information. They also note that some offers may be targeted based on your retailer or geographic area.

That means the old advice to sign up for Earthbound Farm is still worth keeping — although I wouldn’t advertise a guaranteed $0.75 coupon every week like the original article did.

And there are still Earthbound Farm coupons floating around in 2026, including retailer-specific promotions and coupons.

👉 Sign up for Earthbound Farm offers

My advice: If you regularly buy organic salad mixes, spinach or other Earthbound Farm products, definitely sign up. Even an occasional $1 coupon can add up.

💰 3. Use Checkout 51 for Produce Cash Back

Here’s one from my original list that is still alive and kicking!

Checkout 51 still offers cash back on groceries and other everyday purchases. Their current site specifically lists groceries among the categories where new offers are added.

And yes — produce offers are still appearing. Their current offers page even has a dedicated “Produce Section.”

The basic process is:

Check the available offers before you shop.
Add the offer to your account.
Buy the qualifying product.
Upload your receipt.
Receive your cash back after the purchase is approved.

Checkout 51 says its offers update weekly, and its current instructions say U.S. offers go live on Sundays.

Once you reach $20 in cash back, you can cash out. Current options include PayPal, Venmo for U.S. users and checks.

Important: Don’t assume there will be a produce offer every single week. Offers change, and quantities can be limited, so check the app before you shop.

🥦 4. Save on Produce with the Flashfood App at Tops

If you’re looking for a way to save on fresh produce at Tops, be sure to check out the Flashfood app.

Flashfood works with grocery stores to sell surplus food that is nearing its best-by date at a significant discount instead of letting it go to waste. In 2026, Flashfood is available at more than 70 Tops locations, and Tops says shoppers can save up to 60% on Flashfood items, including produce, meat, deli, bakery and dairy products.

Here’s how it works:

Download the free Flashfood app and select your local Tops store.
Browse the deals currently available.
Purchase the items you want directly through the app.
Pick up your order at the participating Tops store.

The selection changes frequently, so this is one of those apps that’s worth checking before you head to the grocery store. You might find a discounted box of produce, berries, vegetables or other fresh foods that you can use right away.

Check out Flashfood

A couple of things to know about Flashfood

The deals are based on what’s available at your particular store, so you won’t necessarily see the same items at every Tops location. That’s part of the fun — you never quite know what you’ll find!

Flashfood also charges a variable service fee on orders, with a maximum of $2.99 per order, and you’ll see the fee before completing your purchase.

One especially nice feature for WNY shoppers: Tops accepts SNAP EBT for Flashfood purchases at its participating locations. The service fee cannot be paid with EBT, however.

And while Flashfood is great for produce, don’t limit yourself to the produce section. I’ve seen the app offer deals on everything from meat and dairy to bakery items, so it can be worth checking whenever you’re looking to stretch your grocery budget.

Tip: If you find a really good produce deal, don’t buy more than your family can use quickly. Flashfood items are often discounted because they’re approaching their best-by date, so this works best when you already have a plan for using the food.

🥕 5. Check Your Grocery Store’s Digital Coupons

This is one I would add to the original article.

Even when there isn’t a manufacturer coupon for a particular fruit or vegetable, your grocery store may have a digital store coupon or loyalty-card promotion.

If you shop at stores like Tops, Wegmans, Target or Walmart, check the store’s app or website before heading out.

And don’t forget to look for:

Digital coupons
Loyalty-card discounts
Buy-one-get-one promotions
Produce department specials
Weekly ad sales
Rewards tied to spending thresholds

Sometimes the best “produce coupon” isn’t a coupon at all — it’s simply buying strawberries when they’re $2.99 instead of $5.99. 😉

🍎 6. If You Have Independent Health, Check for the Nutrition Benefit

This is potentially the biggest produce-saving tip on this entire list for people who qualify.

Independent Health still offers its Nutrition Benefit, which provides money-back rewards for purchasing fresh fruits and vegetables at Tops Friendly Markets.

And this benefit has gotten pretty generous.

For eligible plans, Independent Health says members can receive:

$1 back for every $2 spent on fresh produce at Tops!

An individual can earn up to $500 per year, while eligible family plans can earn up to $1,000 per year.

There are a few important details:

You must have a health plan that includes the benefit.
You need to register through your Independent Health member account or MyIH app.
You connect your Tops BonusPlus account.
You must use your Tops BonusPlus account when shopping.
The produce must be purchased at Tops.
Canned and frozen fruits and vegetables don’t qualify.
The reward is provided as store credit for future Tops purchases.

The rewards are issued quarterly, and Independent Health says the reward will appear on your Tops receipt as “INDEPENDENT HEALTH NUTRITION REWARDS” once you’re properly registered.

👉 Check Independent Health’s Nutrition Benefit

This one is definitely worth checking if you have Independent Health. Depending on your plan and how much produce your household buys, this could be substantially more valuable than clipping individual coupons.

🛒 7. Don’t Forget About Produce Clearance!

Here’s another very old-school savings trick that still works beautifully.

Check the “reduced for quick sale” section of your grocery store’s produce department.

You can often find significant markdowns on:

Bananas
Apples
Berries
Salad greens
Peppers
Tomatoes
Avocados
Potatoes
Bagged salads

The trick is to have a plan for using them.

Buy ripe bananas and freeze them for smoothies. Grab discounted berries and freeze them. Use marked-down vegetables for soup, stir-fry, casseroles or roasted vegetables.

A $1 package of produce that needs to be eaten tonight is a bargain.

A $1 package of produce that gets forgotten in the back of your refrigerator?

Not so much. 😂

📱 8. Check Cash-Back Apps Before You Shop

Produce deals can also pop up on grocery cash-back apps, so it’s worth checking the apps you already use before you head to the store.

The key is not to assume an app will have a particular offer. Instead:

Open the app → search produce → see what’s available → then plan your shopping.

This is particularly useful when you’re buying branded produce such as berries, salad kits, organic greens or packaged vegetables.

And remember: cash-back offers aren’t necessarily available every week, so I wouldn’t build a shopping trip around a rebate until you’ve actually activated it.

❌ What Happened to SavingStar?

If you remember my original article, you may be wondering why SavingStar isn’t on this updated list.

That’s because SavingStar is long gone.

The SavingStar cash-back program shut down on November 30, 2020, with the company transitioning its cash-back functionality to Coupons.com.

So if you find an old blog post telling you to sign up for SavingStar to get 20% back on produce every Tuesday…

Don’t.

That information is outdated.

It’s a perfect example of why I’m refreshing these older savings articles. Couponing has changed A LOT over the past few years!

🍓 So, What’s the Best Way to Save on Produce?

My biggest recommendation is not to rely on one source.

Instead, combine several strategies:

Before you shop:

✔️ Check your grocery store’s weekly ad
✔️ Check digital coupons
✔️ Check Checkout 51
✔️ Check manufacturer rewards programs
✔️ Look for produce sales
✔️ Check whether your health insurance offers a produce benefit

While you’re shopping:

✔️ Use your loyalty card
✔️ Look for markdowns
✔️ Compare the price per pound
✔️ Consider frozen produce when appropriate
✔️ Buy what’s actually in season

And perhaps most importantly…

Don’t assume that a coupon automatically makes something a good deal.

If blueberries are $6.99 with a $1 coupon, but another brand is on sale for $3.99, you haven’t necessarily saved money by using the coupon.

The goal isn’t to collect coupons. The goal is to spend less money.

That’s an especially important distinction with produce because sales, seasonal pricing and store specials can sometimes beat a manufacturer’s coupon.

🍎 Produce Savings Have Changed — But They’re Still Out There!

While there aren’t nearly as many traditional produce coupons as there were years ago, there are still plenty of ways to lower the cost of feeding your family fresh fruits and vegetables.

Driscoll’s still has a rewards program. Earthbound Farm still offers coupons. Checkout 51 is still offering grocery cash back. And if you’re an eligible Independent Health member, the Nutrition Benefit can potentially provide hundreds of dollars in produce rewards each year.

So before you pay full price for that $5 package of strawberries, take a quick look around for a deal.

Your grocery budget will thank you! 🍓🥦🍎

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