Produce industry headlines: August 6, 2026

Good afternoon! It’s Thursday, August 6, 2026. Here’s what’s happening in produce and grocery today.

Links today include a survey showing food costs as a concern, DoorDash’s success with retail, rising sustainable packaging options, UNFI joins food waste pact, a farm bill update, and a pear crop update.

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Affordability is a ‘defining challenge’ for Americans, with food costs leading the way, report finds

A survey of 30,000 Americans finds that 90% of those polled cited groceries and food prices as a top cost concern, even over other expenses, such as housing and healthcare.

Grocery Proves a Strong Growth Point for DoorDash as Q2 Revenue Jumps 36%

DoorDash said it drove strong growth in gross order value in the U.S. grocery and retail categories during Q2 2026.

Sustainable produce packaging comes of age

More retailers are looking to deliver fruit and vegetable products in eco-friendly packs to appeal to the large base of sustainable-minded consumers who are drawn to organic items.

UNFI Joins U.S. Food Waste Pact As 4th Distribution Signatory

United Natural Foods Inc. signs on to the U.S. Food Waste Pact, the national voluntary agreement led by nonprofits ReFED and World Wildlife Fund.

Boozman: A Make-Or-Break Mark Up For a 5-year Farm Bill

Senate Ag Committee Chairman John Boozman says if the bill is not passed out of committee this week, it would be difficult to get a farm bill passed this year.

Northwest pear growers prepare for another season of quality fruit

CMI, Stemilt, and Superfresh Growers all report similar decreases in volume compared to last season, but they are picking larger fruit.