Produce industry headlines: July 30, 2026

Good afternoon! It’s Thursday, July 30, 2026. Here’s what’s happening in produce and grocery today.

Read about the pushback against retail dynamic pricing, Americans avoiding lettuce over outbreak concerns, Sprouts Q2 2026 report, produce’s role in back-to-school, DoorDash’s drone delivery plan, and potato and onion crop updates.

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Top Stories

What grocers need to know about the pushback against dynamic pricing

Retailers face uncertainty as states block them from using consumer data to set personalized prices.

U.S. diners avoid restaurants as cyclosporiasis fears cut lettuce sales

American consumers are avoiding some restaurant chains and buying less lettuce due to outbreak fears.

Sprouts Sales Up, Comps Down In 2Q; New Store Pace To Grow In 3Q

Sprouts Farmers Market reports second-quarter net sales of $2.3 billion, up 5 percent from a year earlier.

Back-to-school: Fresh produce’s ideal role

Retailers have an opportunity to reconnect with consumers as they reestablish healthy meal and snacking habits.

DoorDash launches its own drone delivery program

DoorDash says the drones will be designed for mid-range deliveries of 3 to 5 miles that are less appealing to couriers.

PRO*ACT Crop Update: Onions on fire, potatoes at the finish line

Onion and potato markets are expected to remain elevated as the Northwest runs behind schedule.