The Best Fresh Produce for the Office

If your employees are like most Americans, they're likely not eating enough produce. According to the CDC, only 12.3% of U.S. adults meet the recommended daily intake of 1.5-2 cups of fruits, and even fewer, 10.0%, reach the suggested 2-3 cups of vegetables.

Why does this matter? Research shows that a diet with plenty of fruits and veggies has a host of benefits: it can lower the risk of cardiovascular disease, reduce blood pressure, protect against cancer and boost cognitive performance. Providing employees with produce is not only good for their health, but it's good for their productivity, too.

As a leading workplace F&B partner, we make it our business to stay on top of the latest consumption trends to help employers like you provide an employee experience that fosters a healthy environment. Naturally, we dove into our data across 300+ offices to see the most popular produce items. Use this data to make decisions guided by what your employees actually want.

Crafty's unparalleled platform powers workplace teams to allocate spend wisely and keep optimal inventory levels. You get the centralized data across your location inside the Crafty Platform, plus we tap into these collective insights to help you predict broader trends and opportunities. 

So, without further ado, here are the most desirable produce items based on Crafty client data.

Top Fresh Fruit For Work

Produce is among our top-growing categories across Crafty-powered pantries, with a 91% increase in spend in 2025. On average, Crafty clients dedicate 8% of their F&B budget to fruits and veggies alone. 

Incorporating fresh fruit into the workplace isn't just about nutrition—it's about performance. Leading fruit provider, The FruitGuys, notes that regular fruit intake can boost brain function, aiding in memory retention and reducing stress levels.

Which produce items are they munching on most?

1. Bananas

Naturally wrapped in peelable and compostable packaging, bananas fuel you with heart-healthy potassium, keep your colon healthy with fiber, and energize you with natural sugars. 

2. Gala Apples

With more than 7,500 varieties, an apple is never just an apple. Gala apples have a floral scent and mild, sweet taste and are a huge hit in the office.

3. Clementines

Clementines were created by crossing a Willowleaf mandarin orange and a sweet orange. They are small, easy to peel and packed with immune system-boosting Vitamin C.

4. Oranges

If a clementine doesn't quite satisfy your citrus craving, opt for its larger and less sweet cousin, the orange. 

5. Baby Carrots

Fun fact: "Baby carrots" are actually just regular carrots that have been ground down to a smaller size by a machine. Their teeny size makes them ideal for snacking at work!

6. Avocados

Savory and creamy avocados are high in healthy fats, which are good for the brain. 

7. Granny Smith Apples

For some, the idea of biting into a fresh, tart Granny Smith apple is enough to make their face pucker out of anticipation. But for Crafty clients, this notoriously sour apple is a fave office snack that packs a satisfying crunch and is lower in sugar than other apples like the Gala.

Conclusion

With produce options that are this delicious, your team will be able to meet their daily recommended fruit and veggie intake easily. And when you partner with Crafty, you'll get more granular data to find out exactly what your employees enjoy eating across your company and at specific locations–so you eliminate food and budget waste.

Don't let your employee experience goals wither on the vine. Crafty will take all of your needs and preferences, infuse our expertise, and provide you with the F&B service and technology you need to make workplace management a breeze.