Sunny Cal Farms reports early California grapes but flavor lags behind

Heat has advanced grape color and apparent maturity by 2–3 weeks, while true flavor ripeness and eating quality trail behind.

3 days ago 4 minute read

Produce industry headlines: July 2, 2026

Links today include several from retail analysts on the Kroger-Giant Eagle deal, plus consumer sentiment rising, crop updates, and more.

3 days ago 2 minute read

Instacart reveals what Americans buy for the Fourth of July

We looked at what Americans buy across grocery categories and the result is a primo backyard cookout shopping list, written...

3 days ago 3 minute read

USDA announces $500MM for fertilizer expansion

The FIELDS Program expands domestic fertilizer manufacturing, strengthens the fertilizer supply chain, and improves affordability for farmers.

3 days ago 5 minute read

Sakata Seed unveils new broccoli varieties, logo

Alongside the logo launch, Sakata introduces the Eastern Broccoli Bulletin designed to support growers in key Eastern production regions.

3 days ago 4 minute read
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Week in Review: Celebrating America 250 

Americans can go into the Independence Day holiday weekend a little happier thanks to Team USA’s advancement in the World...

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Ag groups support introduction of bipartisan ag labor act 

More than 400 agricultural groups support the legislation. Read what groups such as IFPA, USApple, and FFVA have to say.

3 days ago 3 minute read

Independence Day cookout costs reflect food inflation

According to the AFBF’s 2026 Summer Cookout Cost Survey, a classic holiday cookout for 10 people will cost $73.82, or...

3 days ago 7 minute read

Amazon offers summer savings for Prime members

Amazon's new summer savings for Prime members includes savings on barbecue grocery items alongside free Same-Day Delivery.

3 days ago 8 minute read

Produce industry headlines: July 1, 2026

Read about a grocery sales decline for Prime Day, an MVP invests in Just Salad, USMCA's future, Church Brothers addresses...

4 days ago 2 minute read

Greenyard USA/Seald Sweet completes leadership transition

Effective July 1, Andrea Montagna will become CEO of Greenyard USA/Seald Sweet, and Mayda Sotomayor will continue as a board...

4 days ago 6 minute read
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AI transformation starts with small steps 

Artificial intelligence has the opportunity to transform the produce industry with insights and efficiencies, says a tech industry veteran.

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U.S. ITC affirms antidumping order on Mexican tomatoes

The U.S. International Trade Commission affirms that dumped imports of tomatoes from Mexico continue to threaten the U.S. tomato industry.

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Sunrise Produce acquires Family Tree Produce

The transaction expands Sunrise's sourcing and distribution capabilities in Southern California while building on the strengths of both firms.

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Kroger to acquire Giant Eagle for $1.65B

Kroger will acquire Giant Eagle, a family-owned grocer with about $9 billion in annual sales and 197 supermarkets in OH,...

4 days ago 4 minute read

FullTilt Marketing expands with three hires

FullTilt Marketing adds Anna Martinez, Billie Lentz, and Lizzy Voth as the agency continues to expand its team to meet...

4 days ago 4 minute read

Trucco forms joint venture with Italian distributor Orsero Group

Orsero and Trucco formalize a joint venture with Orsero investing into Trucco, bringing together complementary strengths and a shared vision.

4 days ago 6 minute read

Produce industry headlines: June 30, 2026

Links today include a consumer-retail expectation gap, an interactive map showing from field to fireworks, crop updates, and more.

5 days ago 2 minute read

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