Produce industry headlines: January 23, 2026

Good afternoon! It’s Friday, January 23, 2026. Here’s what’s happening in fresh produce.

Today, read about Subway’s offer for certain airline passengers, IFCO’s newest carbon reduction initiative, Metro’s food waste and donations last year, FMI’s leadership awards, PEI blueberry news, why Fairtrade bananas help fight TR4, and double coverage of Nogales in Blueprints.

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Top Stories

Subway to Offer Free Footlongs to Plane Passengers Stuck in Middle Seat – QSR Magazine

Subway takes a humorous look at a major airline’s new seating policy.

FMI Honors 7 Leaders With 2026 Executive Leadership Awards

Seven leaders from across the industry were celebrated for their leadership at FMI’s Midwinter Executive Conference.

IFCO Targets 1 Megaton of Annual Customer Carbon Savings by 2030; Mike Pooley and Iñigo Canalejo Comment | AndNowUKnow

Packaging solutions provider IFCO outlines its carbon reduction strategy and goals for the next several years. 

Metro donated the equivalent of 26 million meals in 2025 | Canadian Grocer

Canadian grocery leader Metro and its banners reduced food waste and raised millions through two corporate initiatives.

Nogales, Part 1: Import & Trade Report – Blue Book and Nogales Part 2: Three Perspectives – Blue Book

For news and views from Nogales importers and distributors, read our extended coverage of this vital trade hub.

“Switching to Fairtrade bananas helps growers prevent the spread of TR4”

There are multiple reasons to buy Fairtrade bananas and here’s one more: to help fight TR4 disease.

PEI wild blueberry growers vote against marketing board

Growers in Prince Edward Island have voted not to form a marketing board for wild blueberries.