Produce industry headlines: May 5, 2026

Good afternoon! It’s Tuesday, May 5, 2026, Happy Cinco de Mayo! Here’s what’s happening in produce and grocery today.

Read bout Target’s revival, Albertson’s struggles, Publix leaders’ retirement, top restaurant trends of 2026, crop updates on Jersey Fresh produce and Northwest cherries, and more.

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Top Stories

Target’s revival is not showing signs of slowing down

The latest data from Placer.ai shows Target’s new strategy is showing signs of improvement, as customer visits are lasting longer.

3 takeaways from Albertsons’ annual report

The grocer shows signs of pressure, as e-commerce sales growth has slowed, but its private label has rebounded.

Publix Executive Chairman To Retire After 46 Years Of Service

Publix announces that Executive Chairman Todd Jones will retire effective May 31 but remain involved in the company as chairman of its board of directors.

The trends shaping restaurants in 2026

Technomic says gas prices, GLP-1s, and a new food pyramid are creating uncertainty and opportunity in foodservice.

Fresh Del Monte reports lower Q1 sales and income

The global produce company’s Q1 net sales fell 4.9 percent to $1.04 billion, while net income dropped to $10 million from $31.1 million in Q1 2025.

Slower start on New Jersey vegetables due to cooler temperatures

The start dates for Jersey Fresh crops are delayed on some commodities due to a handful of weather events.

Northwest cherry season: High quality, excellent size expected despite projected volume reduction

The Northwest cherry season has officially started, and growers in Washington and Oregon say spring cold has caused a slight volume revision downward.