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Stop & Shop drops prices on thousands of items
Stop & Shop announces that it has lowered prices at every one of its 137 stores across New York and...
Produce industry headlines: May 18, 2026
Read about consumers struggles with rising food prices at retail and restaurants, FDA's leadership appointment, crop updates, and more.
Fresh produce inflation soars in April 2026 Consumer Price Index
Fresh fruit and vegetable inflation rose again in April to 6.5% year over year, more than double the annual food...
Produce industry headlines: May 8, 2026
Read about female leadership growth, crop losses, CEO changes, community giving, and a Mother’s Day tribute.
Week in Review: When do fuel prices change consumer behavior?
So far, grocery executives say they haven’t seen much change in their customers’ behavior due to rising fuel prices.
Produce industry headlines: May 7, 2026
Read about how consumers are trading to lower-priced retailers, how retailers and restaurants help celebrate moms, and more.
Produce industry headlines: April 22, 2026
Read about Walmart's grocery market share, how higher gas prices affect U.S. and Canadian retailers, the most sustainable grocers, and...
Produce industry headlines: April 14, 2026
Links today include Walmart topping another retail list, grocery inflation report, NYC's city grocery plan, fertilizer price pain, and more.
DAT: Truckload freight rates hit two-year highs as diesel costs surge
Truckload freight volumes rose across all major equipment types in March while a sharp jump in fuel costs pushed up...
Produce industry headlines: April 13, 2026
Read about retail adjustments to customer loyalty, menu prices rise, crop updates on Mexican avocados and grapes, and more.
Produce industry headlines: April 10, 2026
Today's links include analysis of today's food inflation report, retail's labor problems, a citrus forecast update, and more.
Week in Review: The start of a food crisis
A week ago, we identified inflation warning signs, and they were fully realized: surging fuel prices and the highest inflation...
IFPA CEO on how rising fuel prices affect the supply chain
The fresh produce supply chain—from farm to fork—is feeling the impact of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Soaring energy prices help fresh produce inflation to grow
Fresh fruit and vegetable inflation rose to 4.2% from March 2025 to 2026, well above the overall annual food inflation...
Produce industry headlines: April 3, 2026
Read about Albertsons' store closure plan, Sam's Club membership fees, restaurant chains topping 1,000 units, and more.
McDonald’s USA introduces meal deals to the McValue Menu
A new era of value is coming to McDonald's. Starting April 21, the Golden Arches is expanding its value offerings...
Week in Review: Fuel price warning signs
American retail runs on diesel, and that’s especially true of the produce industry. Fresh fruit and vegetable delivery has been affected.
Produce industry headlines: April 2, 2026
Links today highlight a Walmart DC closing and its clash over digital price tags, organic produce sales, rising fuel prices,...
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