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Produce industry headlines: August 18, 2026

Read how retailers handle recalls, Albertson's AI success, Blue Book's supply chain solutions advances, and drone, robot delivery investments.

1 month ago 2 minute read

Produce industry headlines: August 12, 2026

Read FMI's statement on today's food inflation report, how retailers can use results of conversational AI, crop reports, and more.

1 month ago 2 minute read

FMI names SQFI New Director of Business Development, North America

FMI welcomes Jackie Galarza as director of business development, North America for the Safe Quality Food Institute, a division of...

1 month ago 3 minute read

Produce industry headlines: August 5, 2026

Read about the evolution of the digital shelf, Ahold Delhaize USA's Q2 report, FMI's response to surveillance pricing, crop updates...

2 months ago 2 minute read

Produce industry headlines: July 28, 2026

Read about grocery market share data from Numerator, increasing AI use by grocery shoppers, the rise of biologicals, and more.

2 months ago 2 minute read

Produce industry headlines: July 21, 2026

Links today include middle-income shoppers driving retail trends, snacking turns healthier, retail AI investments are paying off, and more.

2 months ago 2 minute read

Produce industry headlines: July 20, 2026

Read about Walmart's COO transition, Vallarta entering Phoenix, Yellow Banana closing Chicago stores, FMI's new retail members, and more.

2 months ago 2 minute read

FMI addresses June 2026 food inflation numbers

FMI comments on the June Consumer Price Index, which shows a 0.2% increase in food-at-home prices for June and a...

2 months ago 2 minute read

FMI retail report finds investments in tech, in-store experience

FMI releases its annual Food Retailing Industry Speaks 2026 report, showing how retailers respond to macroeconomic challenges.

3 months ago 6 minute read

Produce industry headlines: June 25, 2026

Read about grocery CEO compensation, retail private brand growth, Aldi's Blind Box encore, Trump's grower aid proposal, and more.

3 months ago 2 minute read

FMI announces staff promotions

FMI's promotion of five staff members to leadership roles spanning SQFI technology and customer service, government relations, and marketing.

3 months ago 4 minute read

Produce industry headlines: June 16, 2026

Links today include Sprouts' New England expansion, private brands' retail growth, the importance of fresh in retail demand, and more.

3 months ago 2 minute read

Produce industry headlines: June 10, 2026

Read about Walmart and Amazon's challenge to regional grocers, FMI on today's inflation report, NY Apple's new CEO, and more.

4 months ago 2 minute read

FMI names VP of Fresh Foods

FMI appoints David Haaf as vice president of Fresh Foods, bringing more than 30 years of experience in retail, foodservice,...

4 months ago 3 minute read

Produce industry headlines: June 3, 2026

Read about Metro's new CEO, Dollar General's financial report, a Giant store opening, crop updates on avocados and watermelons, and...

4 months ago 2 minute read

FMI research examines the evolving in-store experience

Research shows grocery shopping in person gives consumers a greater sense of control, especially when choosing perishables like produce.

4 months ago 5 minute read

Grocery groups support House passage of Combating Organized Retail Crime Act

The bill would strengthen enforcement tools to battle large-scale theft, fraud, and cargo theft targeting retail stores and supply chains.

4 months ago 4 minute read

FMI expands health practice with appointment of director

Today, FMI – The Food Industry Association announces Kim Visioni, MS, RDN as the association’s director, health & well-being.

5 months ago 2 minute read
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