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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.

3 hours ago 4 minute read

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.

3 hours ago 1 minute read

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.

4 hours ago 3 minute read

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...

3 days ago 2 minute read

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.

3 days ago 5 minute read

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,...

3 days ago 2 minute read

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.

3 days ago 5 minute read

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.

3 days ago 1 minute read

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.

4 days ago 2 minute read

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.

4 days ago 5 minute read

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.

4 days ago 3 minute read

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.

4 days ago 3 minute read

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.

4 days ago 1 minute read

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...

4 days ago 1 minute read

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.  

4 days ago 5 minute read

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.

5 days ago 2 minute read

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.

5 days ago 4 minute read

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.

5 days ago 7 minute read
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