Produce industry headlines: December 23, 2025

Good afternoon! It’s Tuesday, December 23, 2025, or Christmas Eve Eve. Here’s what’s happening in fresh produce.

Today we have links to online grocery analysis, data on SNAP usage at retail, a potato trade investigation request, crop updates on avocados and citrus, and more.

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Top Stories

A Closer Look: Online grocery changed forever in 2025

Consumers have embraced online grocery shopping and retailers nationwide are upping their game to better compete.

SNAP consumers outspend other grocery shoppers, data shows

Households that receive SNAP benefits spend 23% more on CPG food and beverages than their non-SNAP counterparts, according to data from market research firm Circana.

NPC requests USTR investigation into Canadian trade practices

The National Potato Council Executive Committee approved a resolution requesting the Office of the United States Trade Representative to launch an investigation into Canadian potato trade practices.

How Language Rules Have Impacted Trucking, Plus What to Watch in 2026

After months of English proficiency enforcement for truck drivers, its effects appear minimal for the fresh produce industry.

Grocers nabbed the Hollywood spotlight in 2025

A few retailers appeared in movies and television shows this year such as “Pluribus” and “Marty Supreme.”

Avocado demand in foodservice stagnant for now

Mexican avocado suppliers note light demand, especially from foodservice, as volume ramps up ahead of Super Bowl promotions.

Florida’s citrus industry is showing signs of a strong revival

Growers report that citrus trees are looking strong this winter after years of losses caused by canker and citrus greening.