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