Produce industry headlines: April 28, 2026

Good afternoon! It’s Tuesday, April 27, 2026. Here’s what’s happening in produce and grocery today.

Read about Albertsons’ BOGO lawsuit, Aldi banning artificial ingredients, Fresh Thyme’s new loyalty program, a Mother’s Day restaurant forecast, a potato market update, and more.

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Albertsons hit with BOGO deals lawsuit

The state of Washington alleges that Albertsons and its banners Safeway and Haggen used the deals to overcharge consumers in more than 3 million transactions over more than five years.

ALDI Bans 44 Artificial Ingredients From Its Own Products

The discount retailer will remove more preservatives, flavors, and sweeteners from its private label offerings.

Fresh Thyme Market debuts MyThyme Rewards Points

The specialty grocer says it is adding a points-based rewards system to its existing customer loyalty program.

How restaurant traffic will trend this Mother’s Day

The National Restaurant Association forecasts that 80 million American adults will dine at restaurants on Mother’s Day 2026, up from 75 million in 2025.

The Cubicle Courier: One Story of Produce Life

The retail columnist says tight working conditions was like living in a small town, but worse.

Market Minute: Produce items to feature during the transition period

Many items are in short supply in late April, so look to promote these fruits and vegetables.

A tough year for potatoes, but product differentiation makes a difference

Growers show the upside during a season of oversupply and rising input costs.