Produce industry headlines: May 8, 2026

Good afternoon! It’s Thursday, May 8, 2026. Here’s what’s happening in produce and grocery today.

Read about female leadership growth within the industry, Florida blueberry losses, grocery retailers hiring CEOs from outside the sector, increasing community impact through donations, and a special Mother’s Day honor.

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Top Stories

Why female leadership is important in produce 

Equifruit Inc.’s Jennie Coleman, reelected to the Canadian Produce Marketing Association board, reflects on progress made and what comes next.

Many Florida blueberry growers lost 75 percent of their crop

The full extent of the damage from freezes in late January and early February is higher than expected for some blueberry growers in Florida.

The Friday Checkout: Another top grocer taps an outsider as CEO

Ahold Delhaize’s new CEO, like Kroger’s, didn’t rise up through the ranks like others at the helm of these retail giants.

Industry Viewpoint: Nourishing communities through strategic donation opportunities

Feeding America’s Nicole Nelson Miller discusses the organization’s stewardship program for the produce industry.

In Honor of Mother’s Day, Medrano Produce Spotlights Family Matriarch Maria de Los Angeles Ramos Medrano

Pharr, TX-based Medrano Produce, LLC celebrates Mother’s Day in a special way, by honoring family matriarch Maria de Los Angeles Ramos.