Produce industry headlines: December 8, 2025
Today we have coverage of UNFI, how grocers navigated the SNAP suspension, hot restaurant tech, product expansions, community giving, and more.
Good afternoon! It’s Monday, December 8, 2025. Here’s what’s happening in fresh produce.
Today we have coverage of UNFI’s private label growth expectations, insights into how three grocers navigated the SNAP suspension, hot restaurant tech, Zespri’s product expansion, Food Lion’s community efforts, top financial decisions from vegetable growers.
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Top Stories
UNFI Targets Private Label Growth
United Natural Foods, Inc. is banking on solid private label growth for 2026.
How 3 grocers navigated the SNAP suspension
How do grocery retailers cope when federal funding is caught up in political wrangling? Find a few examples here.
What’s Next for Restaurant Tech in 2026? Let’s Ask the Experts
How future-forward will 2026 be in the restaurant realm? Tech experts weigh in.
Industry Insights: Lessons Learned from the Government Shutdown
The lengthy federal shutdown illuminated plenty of systemic flaws, but none so acute as food insecurity.
Zespri Showcases Shopper Engagement Momentum; Bianca Fiedler Comments
Zespri’s marketing director for North America explains seeking higher visibility and product expansion.
Food Lion awards more than $985,000 in grants
Within its 10-state operating area, Food Lion’s Nourishing Our Neighbors program awarded 318 grants.
5 Financial Decisions That Paid off for Vegetable Growers
According to intel gathered from an annual state of the industry survey, growers share their top financial decisions of 2025.
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