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Study shows SNAP families buy produce online
New research shows low-income families buy more fruits and vegetables when they have access to online grocery and incentive programs.
Produce industry headlines: May 27, 2026
Retail news includes more departures at Kroger, promotions at King Kullen, Walmart's new inbound freight program, and more.
NGA supports new USDA rule requiring SNAP retailers to carry more ‘real food’
Retailers authorized to accept SNAP benefits must now carry seven varieties of items across four categories, including fruits and vegetables.
USDA forms Food and Nutrition Administration to refocus its 16 nutrition assistance programs
This shift will include a reorganization and relocation, all to move program leadership and staff from Washington to hubs across...
DoorDash and Family Dollar expand access to grocery delivery with SNAP/EBT payments
DoorDash and Family Dollar announce that all eligible Family Dollar stores on the DoorDash Marketplace now accept SNAP/EBT payments.
Produce industry headlines: March 19, 2026
Read about UNFI's exit from Wisconsin, Amazon phasing out the postal service, a column from Ag and HHS secretaries on...
Produce industry headlines: March 16, 2026
Read about Walmart's rapid remodel plan, Ahold Delhaize's new private label leader, New York's minimum raise proposal, and more.
USDA offers private partnerships to promote dietary guidelines
USDA's effort encourages the private sector to participate in educating Americans about the importance of the dietary guidelines.
Double Up Food Bucks NY crosses 1MM transactions
DUFBNY provides a free, automatic dollar-for-dollar match on SNAP purchases of eligible fresh fruits and vegetables — up to $20-50...
Produce industry headlines: January 12, 2026
Start the week by reading about rising restaurant jobs, more scrutiny on Instacart, AI strategies for retailers, and more.
Produce industry headlines: January 9, 2026
We have links to stories on produce groups' support the new dietary guidelines, retail news on Wegmans, Hy-Vee, and HEB,...
NGA seeks SNAP waiver guidance for members
The National Grocers Association, representing the independent supermarket industry, released a statement on SNAP waiver guidance.
Produce industry headlines: January 5, 2026
Read links to SNAP retailer compliance issues, DC restaurant struggles, Instacart's dynamic pricing problems, and more.
Produce industry headlines: December 23, 2025
We have links to online grocery analysis, data on SNAP usage at retail, crop updates on avocados and citrus, and...
Produce industry headlines: December 22, 2025
Read about merger trends with regional retailers, crop updates on strawberries, leafy greens, and potatoes, and more.
Produce industry headlines: December 16, 2025
We have stories today on 2025 retail trends and objections to a credit card settlement, a lawsuit on new SNAP...
Produce industry headlines: December 8, 2025
Today we have coverage of UNFI, how grocers navigated the SNAP suspension, hot restaurant tech, product expansions, community giving, and...
Produce industry headlines: December 5, 2025
Today we have coverage of lemons and limes, insights into how to better fight HLB disease, how savvy hosts can...
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