Produce industry headlines: October 29, 2026

Good afternoon! It’s Thursday, October 29, 2026. Here’s what’s happening in produce and grocery today.

Links today include Sprouts’ store openings, Kroger’s new store plan, protecting retail against cyberattacks, DoorDash delivery analysis, Chile’s changing export strategy, and a Mexican leader warns the U.S. about duty consequences.

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Sprouts Farmers Market Keeps Its Foot on the Gas With 5 October Openings

This week the retailer opened new locations in California, Tennessee, Arizona, and Texas.

Kroger is planning new store looks

At its Investor Day, the Cincinnati-based retailer said it plans to open 110 stores by 2029 and also change the look, focusing on three distinct floor plans.

Weaponizing the Cold Chain: What Retail Cyberattacks Mean for Produce Security

Grocers can improve store networks before a breach and protect inventory when systems go dark from a cyberattack.

How CEO Tony Xu Led DoorDash to Delivery Dominance

The Instacart acquisition gives DoorDash a stronghold in grocery delivery and a platform to compete with giants like Walmart and Amazon.

Global competition forces Chile to rethink grape export strategy

The executive director of the Chilean Table Grape Committee says growers’ focus should switch from volume to developing an efficient system that guarantees sustainable returns.

Mexico warns U.S. tomato and strawberry duties could trigger trade dispute

Mexican Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard says U.S. trade restrictions on Mexican agricultural exports could increase consumer prices and lead to further trade disputes.