How to save on produce this summer, despite expected price increases [Video]

With many fruits and vegetables imported into the United States potentially facing new tariffs, consumers are looking for ways to save money while still maintaining a healthy diet.

Buying what is in season and supporting your local farmers’ market is one way to save money, but it may be hard to overcome the increase in cost on certain items.

Michael Guintini, Co-Owner of Roth Produce in Cincinnati, receives some imported produce and is concerned about rising prices. “My carrots come from Canada and my jumbo carrots too,” he said. “Mexico mostly is the same thing – avocados, peppers.”

How to keep costs down

Danny Jensen, managing editor of the blog Cheapism, says one way to cut costs is not to get distracted by flashy or fancier produce, like dragon fruit or pine berries. “Stick to those fruits and veggies that you’re going to eat on a regular basis,” he said.

Jensen also suggests avoiding pre-cut produce. …