The Little Potato Company releases homestyle ranch kit
Available at major retailers, the new kit pairs the brand’s signature Little Potatoes with the crowd-pleasing and versatile flavor of...
NGA hires leaders in government affairs and finance
The National Grocers Association appoints Macy Lemon as VP of state government affairs and Mark McLaughlin as VP of finance...
Truck Availability Report, June 26, 2026
Blue Book Services has partnered with CarrierSource to highlight the top-rated trucking companies located near primary produce shipping hubs.
Week in Review: a MAHA setback
Making America Healthy Again was never going to be an easy task as the movement faces a setback from a...
Zespri promotes kiwifruit health benefits in new campaign
Zespri elevates kiwifruit as a nutrient-dense, everyday essential with a “Jam-Packed with Vitamins & Minerals” promotion campaign.
Pattison Food Group partners with Dematic Automation for grocery fulfillment
Dematic partnered with Pattison Food Group to modernize grocery fulfillment operations at its Langley, British Columbia distribution center.
Produce industry headlines: June 25, 2026
Read about grocery CEO compensation, retail private brand growth, Aldi's Blind Box encore, Trump's grower aid proposal, and more.
Dole takes a stand: pineapple belongs on a pizza
Dole Food Company marks International Pineapple Day on June 27 with more than just a nod to one of the...
Kroger expands rewards program with new ways for members to save
Kroger announces rewards program members have more flexibility, being able to redeem points for dollars off groceries in-store and online.
Farm Bureau: H-2A program usage continues to accelerate
As farmers across the country struggle with a domestic labor shortage, use of the H-2A agricultural worker program continues to...
UNFI spotlights retail trends for holidays and winter
At its 2026 Holiday and Winter Selling Show, UNFI brought together more than 715 suppliers to plan for the holiday...
FMI announces staff promotions
FMI's promotion of five staff members to leadership roles spanning SQFI technology and customer service, government relations, and marketing.
Produce industry headlines: June 24, 2026
Links today include Hy-Vee's supplier summit, Target's store opening plan, HelloFresh's robot investment, a blueberry crop update, and more.
Save Mart and Lucky simplify member pricing program
Rewards members no longer need a coupon to save at checkout – Member Prices apply automatically when shoppers enter their...
Family Tree Farms builds on blueberry partnership with Mountain Blue Orchards
While MBO expands access to grower partnerships, Family Tree continues to hold exclusive rights to the program's original premier varieties.
Judge blocks junk food SNAP restrictions
The federal government may not block SNAP users from buying what it calls “junk food,” according to a federal judge’s ruling Monday.
Grocery Outlet launches annual ‘Independence from Hunger’ campaign with Feeding America
Grocery Outlet expands the reach of IFH through a new partnership with Feeding America to support hunger-relief efforts on a...
Del Monte celebrates International Pineapple Day
Globally, pineapple production has grown by nearly 43 percent, from around 21 million metric tons to nearly 30 million metric...
