Produce industry headlines: August 3, 2026

Good afternoon! It’s Monday, August 3, 2026, the final day of July. Here’s what’s happening in produce and grocery today.

Catch up on July’s grocery executive changes, Walmart’s drone delivery expansion, ways restaurants are celebrating National Watermelon Day today, growers’ response to rising input costs, a New York apple crop update, and more.

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Walmart is expanding its drone delivery service

Drone company Wing said it plans to expand Walmart’s drone delivery system to 150 locations in the coming year.

4 ways restaurants are celebrating National Watermelon Day

With National Watermelon Day today, restaurants nationwide are helping consumers celebrate with deals and limited-time offers.

New York apples bounce back from spring frost with larger fruit and strong retail outlook

According to the New York Apple Association, crops near the Hudson Valley suffered the most, but Western growers report larger volumes than normal.

Input Squeeze Forcing Produce Growers to Retool Farm Operations

Read how growers are reacting to multiple years of rising costs for fertilizer, chemicals, and fuel.

In the Trenches: Are labor cuts and understaffing squeezing customer service?

Increasingly, consumers are complaining about their in-store grocery experiences.