Produce industry headlines: June 8, 2026

Good afternoon! It’s Monday, June 8, 2026. Here’s what’s happening in produce and grocery today.

Today’s links include everyday goods prices hitting a two-year high, a leadership change at Woodman’s Food Markets, an early start for blackberry and raspberry seasons, Connecticut becoming the second state to regulate dynamic pricing, a photographer connecting consumers with fresh produce, and a possible Super El Niño on the horizon.

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Everyday Goods Prices Rose 2.9% Year-Over-Year in May

New data from Numerator says prices for everyday goods saw their highest year-over-year increase in two years.

Woodman’s Food Markets Names New CEO

As part of a planned leadership transition, Clint Woodman is taking the helm as the retailer’s new CEO with Kristin Popp elevated to president.

Early start for blackberry and raspberry seasons

California Giant Berry Farms reports an early start for some berries and sees strong demand and growth in the segment.

Blue Book Claims & Collections

With today’s market volatility affecting how everyone along the perishables supply chain conducts business, it pays to be wary and let Blue Book help.

Connecticut becomes 2nd state to regulate dynamic pricing

After Maryland took a similar stance and enacted legislation, Connecticut will begin regulating dynamic pricing in grocery stores.

Harvest Joy Design’s Alexandra Molumby Helps Connect Consumers with Fresh Produce; Hitchcock Farms’ Lauren Hitchcock Comments

Traveling photographer and videographer Molumby celebrates growers, seasonal crops, and the joy of unscripted moments.

Is a Super El Niño on the Way?

When it comes to predicting temperatures, precipitation, and tropical activity, some believe a Super El Niño may be arriving this year causing bigger weather extremes.