Five years ago, it was unusual to see fresh fruit in a convenience store. Today, it’s unusual to not see bananas and other healthy items in stores. What is the reason for the shift, and what is the profile of the consumer demanding better-for-you options in convenience stores?

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A US Marine Corps VXE30 Stalker unmanned aerial system is staged during a maritime domain awareness training exercise in southern Finland on July 31, 2025. (DVIDS)