Produce industry headlines: October 19, 2026
Read about the next steps in the Kroger-Albertsons failed merger trial, a photo report from the IFPA Global show, and more.
Good afternoon! It’s Monday, October 19, 2026. Here’s what’s happening in produce and grocery today.
Read about the next steps in the Kroger-Albertsons failed merger trial, Amazon changes its grocery partner plan, a photo report from the IFPA Global show, analysis on menu prices, struggles with the trucker crackdown, and bananas’ threat from El Niño.
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Top Stories
Kroger, Albertsons ex-CEOs to testify in failed merger trial
As the hearing over the failed merger between Albertsons and Kroger kicks off this week, former Albertsons CEO Vivek Sankaran was expected to be the first witness called, followed by Rodney McMullen, the ex-CEO of Kroger.
Amazon Confirms Move Away From Grocery Partner Storefront Model
Amazon says it is moving away from its grocery partner storefront model in favor of other forms of collaboration.
Photo report Global Produce & Floral Show Orlando
Flip through photos from the Oct. 15-16 expo.
How Long Should a Menu Price Live?
Changing menu prices is easier than ever, but some prices, like Trader Joe’s 19-cent banana, become a brand identity.
Borderlands Mexico: U.S. trucking crackdown raises concerns over freight disruptions
Trucking industry leaders say tougher enforcement of cabotage, visa, and English-language rules should not impede trade, but they clearly are.
El Niño threatens banana supply as growers face rising production costs
The expected weather disruptions associated with El Niño include excessive rainfall, flooding, and drought, which pose different risks across banana growing regions.
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