Produce industry headlines: July 24, 2026

Good afternoon! It’s Friday, July 24, 2026. Here’s what’s happening in produce and grocery today.

Before the weekend, read about Albertsons acquisition speculation, photos from IFPA Foodservice Conference, JOH acquires Wisconsin firm, FPAA leadership on USMCA, organic sales continue to grow, and a Weekend Interview.

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Top Stories

The Friday Checkout: Is Albertsons ripe for a potential suitor?

With its stock at an all-time low, some analysts are asking if Albertsons is exploring “strategic alternatives.”

Foodservice pros descend on Monterey for annual IFPA Foodservice Conference

See photos from the July 23 opening reception at the IFPA Foodservice Conference.

JOH Expands North Central Division With WI Acquisition

JOH acquires Fresh Approach Sales & Marketing, a Wisconsin-based broker serving the Upper Midwest.

Hopes and goals for future of USMCA

FPAA’s President Lance Jungmeyer explains what he and the organization’s members would like to see from a future USMCA agreement.

Weekend Interview: Kyle Kottke, Kottke Trucking, Inc.

It’s all about the Ks: the Kottke brothers and Kottke Trucking deliver top notch service across a broad swath of the Midwest and South.

Defying Inflation: Organic Produce Sales Surge Past $12B

Organic Trade Association co-CEO Tom Chapman says organic has grown faster than the total market for the third straight year.