Produce industry headlines: August 11, 2026

Good afternoon! It’s Tuesday, August 11, 2026. Here’s what’s happening in produce and grocery today.

Links today include Albertsons’ CEO on the hot seat, Whole Foods strategic evolution, the agony of packing school lunches, inside the ESL policy battle, the details of the penny phaseout, and a sweet corn crop update.

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Top Stories

Is Albertsons looking to change course at CEO?

Retail analysts speculate that Albertsons CEO Susan Morris may be on the hot seat after an underwhelming first quarter.

The New Whole Foods Market Playbook: Balancing Omnichannel Operations, Value and Purpose

The grocer’s strategic evolution leverages Amazon to modernize and scale its footprint.

By the Numbers: 540 (or, the agony of packing school lunches)

What one school year of packed lunches can tell us about waste, time, and getting kids to eat what we sell.

Retail Industry Defends Electronic Shelf Labels as Unions and Lawmakers Target Digital Pricing

A policy battle is developing over the future of grocery store shelves, dividing labor unions, lawmakers, and the retail industry.

Congress passes the Common Cents Act for penny phaseout with new rounding guidelines

Both houses of Congress have created a legal and business framework for the end of penny production, creating guidelines for businesses with concerns about rounding and providing change for customers.

Supply of summer corn picks up

New Jersey corn season is at its peak, but other corn growing regions, such as the Midwest and Northeast, have struggled with water availability and are starting to harvest later than normal.