Produce industry headlines: April 20, 2026

Good afternoon! It’s Monday, April 20, 2026, or 4/20 if that’s your thing, and here’s what’s happening in produce and grocery today.

Read about how berries are having their moment on spring menus, Save A Lot’s throwback promotion, Walmart refreshes Great Value, how to appear in Best in Blue Book, packaging trends, and more.

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Berries pop all over menus … plus more trends of the week

Strawberries are abundant this week on menus, showing up as a fruit and/or flavor in salads, acai bowls, beverages and more, but blueberries and blackberries are not far behind.

Save A Lot Operators Take Shoppers Back in Time With 1996 Throwback Pricing

Shoppers in Maryland, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia cities can take advantage of the 1996 throwback discount, including three pounds of bananas for $1.

Walmart to modernize Great Value private label design

Walmart’s private-label packaging has been the same for a decade and represents a major overhaul

How to appear in Best in Blue Book

You’ve seen the recent Best in Blue Book recipients for Spring 2026 and want to be one, here’s everything you need to know.

How You Can Be Certain of Your Numbers and Still Be Wrong About Your Business

Category Partners’ Tom Barnes says the suppliers who earn credibility walk in with a diagnosis, not a defense.

Consumers are increasingly looking for packaging options that fit their budget

The share of packaging formats in North American is increasing, especially in high-value categories such as berries, salads, and convenience items.

Volume building on Georgia blueberries

Growers say the season start comes with sunny and dry weather, but nighttime temperatures are still on the cooler side.