Produce industry headlines: July 22, 2026

Good afternoon! It’s Wednesday, July 22, 2026. Here’s what’s happening in produce and grocery today.

Read about ideas retailers can use to address value, restaurants struggle with economic issues, Canadian leaders on the new tariffs, a profile of Taylor Farms, Monterey Mushrooms plans layoffs, and the lettuce category adjusts to consumer shifts.

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Top Stories

Pardon the Disruption: What’s missing from grocers’ value playbook?

As consumers cut back on the amount of groceries they buy, the columnist offers what retailers can do to stem the tide.

Technomic: Restaurants continue to struggle with traffic amid consumer cautiousness

Both operators and their customers are struggling with rising costs and low economic confidence.

Canadian produce industry reacts to renewed tariff threats

CPMA President Ron Lemaire says there’s no indication at this time that these tariffs will affect fresh fruit and vegetables.

Lettuce Supplier Linked to Cyclospora Outbreak Is a Global Salad Giant

The produce company linked to the Cyclospora outbreak, Taylor Farms, is one of the industry’s biggest suppliers to major retailers and restaurant chains.

Monterey Mushrooms to lay off 253 employees

The mushroom company issued a WARN notice as part of a restructuring of operations at its Morgan Hill, CA facility.

Consumer shifts anticipated in lettuce category

Shippers are seeing declines across the entire packaged salad category due to consumer concerns over Cyclospora.