Monday, October 26, 2009

The top 10 best-selling grocery items

From Information Resources Inc., a Chicago-based market information services firm.

Top 10 best-selling grocery items for the year ending June 14:

1. Carbonated beverages ($12 billion in sales)

2. Milk ($11.2 billion)

3. Fresh bread & rolls ($9.57 billion)

4. Beer/ale/hard cider ($8.17 billion)

5. Salty snacks ($8.09 billion)

6. Natural cheese ($7.64 billion)

7. Frozen dinners/entrees ($6.13 billion)

8. Cold cereal ($6.11 billion)

9. Wine ($5.49 billion)

10. Cigarettes ($4.63 billion)

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