Produce industry headlines: April 22, 2026

Good afternoon! It’s Wednesday, April 22, 2026, Earth Day, and here’s what’s happening in produce and grocery today.

Today, read about Walmart’s grocery market share, how higher gas prices affect U.S. and Canadian retailers and shoppers, the most sustainable grocers, generational differences in foodservice demand, California crop updates, and more.

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Top Stories

Walmart continues to lose grocery market share

According to the latest data from Numerator, Walmart’s leading share of the grocery market continues to decline, currently holding a 19.9% share, down from 20% in 2025 and 20.4% in 2024.

How surging gas prices are impacting grocers

According to retail industry executives, grocers have seen a muted impact from the increase in gas prices over the past few weeks.

10 Most Sustainable Grocers of 2026

In recent years, sustainability has evolved from nice to have to table stakes, both for driving profitability and satisfying changing consumer demands.

Allegiance Retail Services launches small-format Pathmark Daily banner

The small-format stores offer an assortment of high-quality fresh foods and grocery items to support a healthy lifestyle, tied to affordability and everyday value.

High fuel prices driving up shipping costs for northern grocers

By the time groceries reach Canadian communities, the increasing transport costs mean items cost significantly more than what most Canadians previously paid at retail and even more for fresh produce.

How the different generations interact with restaurants

A Restaurant Leadership Conference panel ranging from Baby Boomers to Gen Z shared their opinions on foodservice choices and actions.

Golden State Crops Show Promise

California’s summer crop season is coming soon thanks to early harvests of many commodities.