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Texas Fourth of July Grocery Trends: What El Pasoans Are Grilling This Year

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As Independence Day approaches, Instacart has revealed popular grocery items Texans are buying for Fourth of July celebrations. Key trends include a significant rise in the purchase of hot dog buns, sweet corn, and canned baked beans, with Texas seeing a 138% increase in roma tomatoes. Despite the festive spirit, some items like canned baked beans and hamburger buns are down in popularity compared to national trends. This data highlights regional preferences, showing that while hot dogs are favored in Texas, local favorites like Siete chips also stand out. Residents are encouraged to stock up on these essentials for their backyard cookouts.

Key Details: • Top trending items in Texas include roma tomatoes (+138%) and green limes (+45.1%). • Canned baked beans and hot dog buns are down in popularity by -7.7% and -18.7%, respectively. • Fourth of July shopping trends peak from June 30 to July 6. • S’mores ingredients see a 550% increase in orders on July 4. • El Pasoans are encouraged to prepare their cookout lists ahead of time.

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