Produce industry headlines: June 24, 2026

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

Links today include Hy-Vee’s supplier summit, Target’s store opening plan, HelloFresh’s robot investment, Organic Produce Summit turns 10, a blueberry crop update, and more.

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Top Stories

Hy-Vee Opens Applications For Opportunity Supplier Impact Summit

The event is scheduled for September 9-10 and connects small businesses with Hy‑Vee category managers.

Target to open 11 stores in July

Six of the locations will be over 140,000 square feet and include Target’s “food-forward selection of fresh and affordable produce, meat, and dairy.”

HelloFresh Quintuples Its Chilled SKU Count With Locus Robotics Partnership

The agreement presents the opportunity for larger menu variety and new revenue streams for the meal kit giant.

Organic Produce Summit 2026 celebrates 10 years of growth and industry connection

The Organic Produce Summit returns to Monterey, CA, July 14-18, marking its 10th anniversary with an expanded trade show floor.

The State of Organic Produce: Accelerating Demand and Market Resiliency

At the center of the growth is organic produce, which continues its position as the industry’s leading category.

Record volumes of premium blueberries now shipping

Naturipe reports strong blueberry volume and high quality across its farms in New Jersey, Michigan, and the Pacific Northwest.