Produce industry headlines: May 20, 2026

Good afternoon! It’s Wednesday, May 20, 2026. Here’s what’s happening in produce and grocery today.

Read about the retailers that scored high in a reputation ranking, T&T Supermarket’s California entry, Target’s new food products, Wendy’s new CEO, crop updates on limes and tomatoes, and more.

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Top Stories

Costco, Trader Joe’s, ALDI, Kroger Among Retailers Named in Top Reputable Companies Ranking

The Axios Harris Poll 100 annually ranks the reputations of the most visible companies in the U.S.

Asian retailer T&T Supermarket is ready to enter California

Canadian Asian grocer T&T Supermarket plans the grand opening of its first California location in San Jose on June 18.

Target adds 3K food and beverage items in Q1

Target said it plans to continue adding products in high-growth areas where customers seek trendy items, like protein, functional beverages, and better-for-you snacking.

Bob Wright returns to Wendy’s as its CEO

The fast-food chain named Bob Wright, the former Potbelly CEO, to be its new chief executive, ending a nearly year-long search process.

Weather and effects of U.S. tariffs push up lime prices

Lime prices remain high at a time when supply would historically be more stronger, but many factors are at work.

U.S. greenhouse tomato growers oppose Mexican import tariffs

The Controlled Environment Agriculture Alliance says greenhouse-grown tomatoes should not be grouped together with field-grown tomatoes in trade discussions.

Driscoll’s hits back at critics of its food safety record

The berry giant responds to pesticide concerns by highlighting its food safety efforts and calling for constructive, fact-based dialogue.