Produce industry headlines: March 10, 2026

Good afternoon! It’s Tuesday, March 10, 2026. Here’s what’s going on in fresh produce today.

Retail news today includes a consumer study that goes beyond price, Tom Thumb expands in Texas, Wakefern looks to grow local suppliers, BJ’s Wholesale keeps growing, plus reports on Peruvian avocados and domestic blueberries, and more.

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The 2026 Consumer Expenditures Study: What Shoppers Care About Beyond Price

The study finds increases in better meal planning, more scratch cooking stock-up trips, and mobile app coupons and loyalty program usage.

Tom Thumb continues to move into North Texas

The Albertsons-owned banner has opened its third of a planned four in six months in the region.

Wakefern seeking produce suppliers

The Eastern retail chain seeks local growers to join its network of suppliers and attend its Local Produce Supplier Summit in July.

Membership, digital and grocery drive BJ’s Wholesale Club in Q4

The warehouse retailer continues to open stores with membership growing by more than 500,000 last year.

Transparency as a Competitive Advantage

Today’s economic environment increasingly rewards openness, so information, when managed responsibly, is not a liability but leverage.

Peruvian avocado industry navigates massive 38 percent supply surge to secure stable prices

Last season shipments to the U.S. rose by more than 50 percent, and exports to Asian markets rose nearly 40 percent.

Domestic blueberry season starts with reduced early volumes

Florida and Georgia expect to start later and be lighter than normal because of weather damage.