Edmonton Produce Prices 2026: The $47/kg Berry Shock and Where to Find Relief
The $47/kg Berry vs. the $2.25 Pineapple
If you're shopping for produce in Edmonton right now, your store choice could mean the difference between paying $2.25 per unit for pineapples or $47 per kilogram for raspberries. Our community data reveals dramatic spreads across the city's major grocers, with some sale prices offering genuine relief while regular shelf prices might make you reconsider your smoothie habits.
The Highs and Lows: A Price Reality Check
Let's cut to the chase. At Save-On-Foods, we found Raspberries priced at $7.99 for 0.17kg — that's $47 per kg on a fixed package. Meanwhile, across town at Costco Business Center, Pineapple Burst rings in at $13.49 for 6 units — roughly $2.25 each.
Here's how specific items stack up across Edmonton stores:
| Product | Store | Price | Normalized |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pineapple Burst (6 units) | Costco Business Center | $13.49 fixed package | $2.25/unit |
| YELLOW ONIONS (1.36kg) | No Frills | $2.99 fixed package | $2.20/kg |
| Red onions (1.36kg) | No Frills | $5.00 fixed package | $3.67/kg |
| Strawberries (0.45kg) | Save-On-Foods | $7.99 (sale, reg. $9.99) | $17.61/kg |
| Strawberries (0.91kg) | Costco | $13.99 fixed package | $15.42/kg |
| Sweet baby carrots | Costco | $7.49 fixed package | $7.49/unit |
| Oranges (0.45kg) | Save-On-Foods | $3.99 (sale, reg. $6.99) | $8.80/kg |
| Cashews (100g, technically a nut but often found in the produce section) | Save-On-Foods | $2.49 (sale, reg. $4.29) | $24.90/kg |
Sale Prices: Temporary Relief at Save-On-Foods
Save-On-Foods is currently running several aggressive produce sales that significantly undercut their regular pricing — but these won't last. Oranges are on sale for $3.99 (regularly $6.99) for a 0.45kg bag, bringing the normalized price to $8.80/kg compared to non-sale items. Similarly, Strawberries are on sale for $7.99 (regularly $9.99) for 0.45kg.
Even with sales, Cashews at Save-On-Foods remain pricey at $24.90/kg when on sale for $2.49 per 100g (regularly $4.29), suggesting nuts remain a premium category there regardless of promotions.
The Onion Advantage at No Frills
For pantry staples, No Frills delivers consistent value. Yellow onions (listed as both "Yellow onions" and "YELLOW ONIONS") run $2.99 for 1.36kg bags — about $2.20/kg. Red onions sit at $5.00 for 1.36kg ($3.67/kg), making them competitive for bulk cooking.
Costco's Mixed Bag
Costco (the regular warehouse, not the Business Center) shows higher average prices in our data, with Strawberries at $13.99 for 0.907kg ($15.42/kg) and Sweet baby carrots at a flat $7.49 per unit. However, the Business Center location breaks the mold with that sub-$2.50 pineapple deal, proving that format matters.
Bottom Line
For bulk basics: No Frills wins on onions and everyday vegetables with prices around $2-4/kg.
For sale hunters: Save-On-Foods currently offers strawberries and oranges at 20-43% off, but only while supplies last.
For volume fruit: Costco Business Center's Pineapple Burst at $2.25/unit is unmatched among stores in our data.
Avoid at regular price: Save-On-Foods berries and nuts regularly exceed $24-47/kg — shop those sales carefully.
Note: Sale prices listed were active as of early March 2026 but may have expired. Regular prices at Save-On-Foods would shift these recommendations significantly.
Help Edmonton's Produce Prices Get Even Sharper
This analysis is based on community-submitted prices from 25 stores across 14 chains in Edmonton (including City Market, Costco, Costco Business Center, FreshCo, Freshco Foods). The more prices our community submits, the more complete and accurate these comparisons become.
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