Produce industry headlines: September 10, 2026

Good afternoon! It’s Thursday, September 10, 2026. Here’s what’s happening in produce and grocery today.

Read about a significant milestone in New Jersey, a supplier’s expansion in Texas, Canadian grocery profits, a salad chain’s new Florida location, and how federal authorities want to strengthen their efforts to fight transportation fraud and “chameleon” carriers.

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Vineland Cooperative Produce Auction going strong at almost 100 years

Though it’s not quite there yet, the longtime auction has reached its 95th season of working with area buyers to supply retailers and other customers.

Fewer acres and lower yields for Idaho potatoes in 2026 

This year’s production will be Idaho’s lowest since 2011, mostly attributable to back-to-back frosts that affected plants.

Exp. Group expands operations with new Pharr location

The company transitioned all operations from its McAllen distribution center to a new, larger, state-of-the-art facility in Pharr.

Sweetgreen to Open First Location in Jacksonville

The chain’s new location, its first in Northwest Florida, will begin sourcing produce from local suppliers Lipman Family Farms and Lady Moon farms.

Sobeys and Safeway parent company Empire reports Q1 profit and sales up from year ago

Parent Empire Company Ltd. saw increased sales and earnings year-over-year as well as higher same-store food sales.

AI Grocery Assistants Are About More Than Bigger Baskets

While major retailers say AI-infused shopping experiences are bringing in higher sales, these tools can do more than increase basket size.

New House bill targets chameleon carriers

A new U.S. House bill would strengthen the Dept. of Transportation and FMCSA’s authority while making it more difficult for fraudsters to obtain a USDOT registration.