Produce industry headlines: August 25, 2026

Good afternoon! It’s Tuesday, August 25, 2026. Here’s what’s happening in produce and grocery today.

Links today include grocers adjusting to SNAP waivers, New York grocers sue over city-run store proposal, Walmart’s shifting customer demographics, a spotlight on apples, industry reactions to Canadian tariffs, and a new chairman for USApple.

To read more about the Canadian tariffs, click here.

Read about BJ’s Wholesale Club’s strong Q2 report, Winn-Dixie’s Florida expansion, Raley’s store closure plan, a photo report from NEPC’s expo, a vote to continue the Vidalia onion marketing order, and a pear crop update.

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Top Stories

What grocers need to know about state SNAP waivers

As dozens of states restrict what their residents can buy with the food assistance program’s benefits, lawsuits are complicating implementation for retailers.

New York City minority business owners sue Mamdani in bid to stop city-run grocery store plan

The Multicultural Business Coalition, a group representing small business owners, filed a class-action lawsuit in New York County Supreme Court this week.

Walmart is bringing in younger and higher income shoppers

According to Numerator data, Walmart is winning with higher income shoppers, but other demographics are pulling back from spending at its stores.

In the Spotlight: A is for Apples

Growers faced myriad challenges this season but look forward to a quality crop with solid production numbers.

Industry reacts to newly ramped up tariff announcements

U.S. and Canadian produce industry members say the uncertainty makes business more difficult and raises costs.

USApple names new chair to lead board of directors

The U.S. Apple Association names a new chairman to lead its board of directors for the 2026-27 term, Virginia apple grower Philip Glaize III, of Glaize Apples.