Produce industry headlines: July 28, 2026

Good afternoon! It’s Tuesday, July 28, 2026. Here’s what’s happening in produce and grocery today.

Read about grocery market share data from Numerator, increasing AI use by grocery shoppers, NYC’s government grocery plan, the rise of biologicals, FMI’s beverage report, and reactions to the latest U.S. tariffs.

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Top Stories

Kroger and Albertsons continue to see their market share contract

According to Numerator data, Costco, Amazon, and Walmart each saw their share of grocery sales increase over the past year.

Your customer is already shopping with AI

More than three-fourths of consumers have used AI to grocery shop in the last six months, so AI in grocery is the present, not the future.

Mamdani vows 30% lower prices at NYC grocery stores

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said the city is issuing a request for proposals from private operators to manage the day-to-day operations of the five planned government supermarkets.

Grower Innovations: The Rise of Biologicals

How beneficial insects, microbes, and even gene-targeting sprays are moving from niche tools to mainstream crop protection.

FMI’s Inaugural Power of Beverage Report Highlights Consumer Habits with the $295 Billion Beverage Category

The report offers insights into how changing consumer expectations are transforming beverage purchasing and creating opportunities for growth in the food industry.

From gratefulness to rejection: The fresh produce industry reacts to the newest US tariffs

Reactions in the fresh produce industry have been varied, while countries affected by the tariffs are not pleased.