Produce industry headlines: June 25, 2026

Good afternoon! It’s Thursday, June 25, 2026. Here’s what’s happening in produce and grocery today.

Read about grocery CEO compensation, retail private brand growth, Aldi’s Blind Box encore, Independence Day promotions, a Blueprints column, Trump’s grower aid proposal, organic food growth, and more.

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Top Stories

How much grocery CEOs earned in 2025

The chief executives of the largest retailers in the U.S. earned strong pay packages in 2025, with several earning more than $10 million.

Clubs and supermarkets score private brand growth

According to an FMI report, both grocery types recorded dollar and unit share increases, while mass retailers and dollar stores posted declines.

Aldi Adds 5K-Box ‘Encore’ After Blind Box Blunder

After Aldi shoppers criticized the retailer over the promotion, Aldi plans a 5,000 Blind Box encore.

Grocers, Brands Roll Out Patriotic Products, Promotions For Fourth Of July

As this year Independence Day celebrates America’s 250th anniversary, retailers and food brands offer deals.

My Excellent Adventure: Kingsville & Leamington

In a landscape dominated by gigantic greenhouses and trucks galore, you wouldn’t expect a charming smalltown feel.

White House OMB Calls for Farmer Aid

The Trump Administration requests $11 billion in aid for farmers, with $10 billion in “temporary economic assistance for row and specialty crops planted in crop year 2026.”

Organic shops see more customers as concerns over residues grow

Organic retailers report an increase in customers and demand for organic fruit and vegetables in recent months, especially among new and younger customer groups.