Produce industry headlines: May 6, 2026

Good afternoon! It’s Wednesday, May 6, 2026. Here’s what’s happening in produce and grocery today.

Links today include Instacart reaching a revenue milestone, Ahold Delhaize’s CEO departure, 99 Ranch Market’s new campaign, Wakefern’s marketing restructuring, crop updates, and more.

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Instacart’s quarterly revenue tops $1 billion for the first time

The company’s first quarter results this week show revenue passing $1 billion for the first time, with gains in advertising and double-digit growth in gross transaction value.

Ahold Delhaize President and CEO Frans Muller to retire

The grocer’s board nominates Thierry Garnier, CEO of international home improvement company Kingfisher, to succeed Muller.

99 Ranch Market Begins Marketing Campaign For AAPI Heritage Month

The campaign celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and says, for many families, 99 Ranch isn’t just where you shopped. It’s where you grew up.

Wakefern restructures its sales and marketing operations, impacting 79 jobs

The retailer says the restructuring allows it to refocus its customer communications efforts around each of its eight banners.

Vegetable crops transition to Georgia as Florida seasons wrap up

Florida crops should finish around Memorial Day, which will cause slight overlap with Georgia’s season, starting May 15-20.

More volume and lower prices for Mexican avocados

APEAM reports record imports of Mexican avocados to the U.S. has led to downward pricing pressure.