Produce industry headlines: August 5, 2026

Good afternoon! It’s Wednesday, August 5, 2026, the final day of July. Here’s what’s happening in produce and grocery today.

Read about the evolution of the digital shelf, Ahold Delhaize USA’s Q2 report, FMI’s response to surveillance pricing, the mushroom industry’s sales push, and crop updates on berries and asparagus.

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Top Stories

What the digital shelf actually is

AI has turned the digital shelf into more than just webpages. Here’s how retailers and brands can improve the information AI can grab.

Ahold Delhaize USA remains an e-commerce powerhouse, but reports sluggish sales growth

In its Q2 2026 earnings report, the retailer cites the Inflation Reduction Act as one reason comparable-store sales performance struggled.

FMI Response to Senate AI Surveillance Pricing Hearing

FMI’s VP of Tax, Trade, Sustainability and Policy Development Andy Harig issued a statement regarding the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism hearing on AI surveillance pricing.

From Screen to Shelf: How the Mushroom Industry Is Mobilizing to Win the Next Generation of Shoppers

The Mushroom Council aims to turn online buzz into stronger retail sales.

Berry demand will continue to grow despite greater global uncertainty, says Rabobank

A Rabobank analyst says the main challenge for the industry will no longer be growing demand but maintaining competitiveness through greater efficiency, innovation, and consistent quality.

Asparagus Supplies Remain Light Across Key Shipping Regions

USDA’s National FOB Review shows higher prices as asparagus volumes struggle.