Produce industry headlines: May 7, 2026

Good afternoon! It’s Thursday, May 7, 2026. Here’s what’s happening in produce and grocery today.

Read about how consumers are trading to lower-priced retailers, Naturipe’s expansion in 7-Eleven, gas prices’ impact on grocery spending, how retailers and restaurants help celebrate moms, a Cosmic Crisp update, and more.

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Grocery shoppers are trading down to lower-priced retailers, report finds

A study finds that rather than switching to less expensive brands, more shoppers plan to switch retailers for less expensive banners.

7-Eleven Rolls Out New Better-For-You Berry Snack

7-Eleven adds Naturipe Berry Buddies to its shelves nationwide, bringing a better-for-you option to stores across the U.S.

How surging gas prices are impacting grocery

Retail leaders say consumers have been resilient as grocery shoppers despite “alarmist headlines.”

Grocers Roll Out Mother’s Day Specials, Events, Savings

Grocers across the country plan a mix of in-store events, fresh meal solutions, floral promotions, and savings programs for shoppers to help celebrate the moms in their lives.

Raising a toast to the Mother’s Day traffic rush

Restaurant chains bring promotions to the biggest day of the year for dining out.

Washington state is North America’s exclusive grower of Cosmic Crisp apples until 2032

Washington State University is extending the Washington Grower Exclusivity Period for Cosmic Crisp through the patent expiration date of May 26, 2032.

Hawaiian industry invited to help create Papaya Research and Promotion Board

The Papaya Board Working Group invites Hawaiian papaya growers, shippers, and industry stakeholders to participate in a call focused on creating a research and promotion board for the U.S. papaya industry.