Produce industry headlines: May 15, 2026

Good afternoon! It’s Friday, May 15, 2026. Here’s what’s happening in produce and grocery today.

Links this Friday include Allegiance Retail Services’ new CEO, Amazon’s Prime-first strategy, Misfits Market’s ESG progress, a weekend interview with FPAA’s president, a tomato crop update, and more.

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Top Stories

Allegiance Retail Services Names Ferreira Acting Chairman, CEO

Allegiance Retail Services has named Jason Ferreira, a co-op member and vice chairman of the board of directors, as acting chairman of the board and CEO.

The Friday Checkout: Amazon’s Prime-first approach to grocery

Amazon shifts most of its attention as a food retailer to building out its e-grocery offerings.

Misfits Market Scales New Heights in Latest Impact Report

Online grocer Misfits Market reports continued progress on its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals.

Weekend Interview: Lance Jungmeyer, FPAA

Lance Jungmeyer has helmed the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas for more than 15 years. Find out what makes him tick and why he’s right where he’s supposed to be.

U.S. tomato prices rise nearly 40% on tariffs and weather issues

U.S. retail tomato prices increased nearly 40 percent in April compared with the same month last year, and the causes include weather disruptions, import tariffs, and rising transportation costs.

Chiquita co-hosts Fresh Communities Tour

Chiquita Brands International collaborates with Fresh Express and Planet Harvest to launch the “Fresh Communities Tour: From the Fields to America’s Cities.”