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UPDATED: FDA reports false positive on Taylor Fresh Foods as source of Cyclospora outbreak
Taylor Farms de Mexico remains under investigation for the Cyclospora outbreak that is linked to Taco Bell.
IFPA calls for stronger FDA Human Foods Program in response to Cyclospora outbreak
The International Fresh Produce Association released this updated statement on July 19, 2026, on the Cyclospora outbreak.
HAB: Avocado sales reach four-year high for Super Bowl
Consumer demand drove the strongest first quarter for avocado holiday sales in four years, as shoppers purchased 80.3 million avocados.
Produce industry headlines: July 17, 2026
Links include analysis on Kroger's Florida strategy and how inflation is changing grocery, plus photo coverage of the Organic Produce...
Wakefern and ShopRite expand Edible Garden’s ‘Garden Starters’ program
Edible Garden announces that Wakefern is expanding its Garden Starters pallet display program with a new midsummer promotion.
Cyclospora outbreak linked to Taco Bell lettuce
The CDC, FDA, and state health authorities linked the Cyclospora outbreak to shredded iceberg lettuce at Taco Bell in IN, KY, MI,...
First lawsuit filed in multistate Cyclospora outbreak
Marler Clark, The Food Safety Law Firm, filed the first lawsuit arising out of the 2026 multistate Cyclospora outbreak.
CEA Alliance: How indoor farmers manage food safety risks
CEA Alliance reminds consumers about the different production methods in indoor-grown produce, including salads and leafy greens.
Produce industry headlines: July 16, 2026
Read about grocers' strategy for customers with low confidence, Grocery Outlet's store opening plans, photo coverage of OPS, and more.
Brighter Bites honors Sysco with partnership award
Brighter Bites presents the inaugural Feeding Futures Partnership Award to Sysco in recognition of its extraordinary national partnership.
Del Monte expands revolving credit facility
Del Monte has successfully amended its existing senior unsecured revolving credit facility, increasing by $150 million to $900 million.
Pure Flavor highlights expanding organic program at Organic Produce Summit
Pure Flavor will be at the 2026 Organic Produce Summit showcasing its latest organic greenhouse innovations and U.S.-grown offerings.
Quality issues emerge as Salinas and Santa Maria hit peak lettuce production
While overall supplies remain available, rapid growth and environmental stress is creating quality challenges for leaf and lettuce varieties.
USDA files $900K PACA action against California firm
The company allegedly failed to make payment to 14 produce sellers in the amount of $914,938 from January 2024 through...
FFP event connects child nutrition education community
The Foundation for Fresh Produce convened nonprofit leaders in Denver for the Child Nutrition Education Network Leadership Fellows Retreat.
Produce industry headlines: July 15, 2026
Links today include Kroger divesting in Florida, Aldi targets a new state, grocers embracing price cuts, crop updates, and more.
The Giorgi Companies and other mushroom firms welcome antidumping preliminary ruling
The U.S. Department of Commerce's preliminary determination found Canadian producers dumped fresh mushrooms in the U.S.
South Mill Champs says mushroom dumping ruling ignores market evidence
South Mill Champs comments on a preliminary U.S. Department of Commerce anti-dumping determination against mushroom imports from Canada.
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