Produce industry headlines: July 1, 2026

Good afternoon! It’s Tuesday, July 1, 2026, the start of Q3. Here’s what’s happening in produce and grocery today.

Read about a grocery sales decline for Prime Day, an MVP invests in Just Salad, USMCA’s future, Church Brothers addresses EPR, Pure Flavor’s new DC, citrus’ wins in Florida’s new budget, a Chilean stone fruit reevaluation, and more.

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How grocery sales fared during Prime Day

Numerator analysis shows that only 16 percent of Prime members purchased grocery items during Amazon’s four-day sale, down from 22 percent last year.

Just Salad wins investment from Knicks MVP Jalen Brunson

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson, who was named Finals MVP of the 2026 NBA Championship, describes himself as a longtime fan of the salad concept.

U.S. Plunges Trade Pact With Canada and Mexico Into Doubt

With the U.S. declining to extend USMCA, it sets up a decadelong review process among the three trading partners.

Church Brothers Farms Hosts EPR Forum

The grower-shipper addresses California’s Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act, better known as SB 54.

New Michigan distribution center expands service across North America

Pure Flavor opens its new, nearly 200,000 square foot state-of-the-art distribution center in Romulus, Michigan.

Florida budget allocates $175 million for citrus research

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget includes the allocation for citrus research and the Citrus Health Response Program.

Chilean stone fruit industry eyes strategic pivot to restore consumer trust

An industry leader says a major shift in strategy is long overdue for the Chilean stone fruit industry.