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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. 

7 days ago 2 minute read

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.

4 weeks ago 2 minute read

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.

2 months ago 3 minute read

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...

2 months ago 3 minute read

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.

3 months ago 3 minute read

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...

3 months ago 2 minute read

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.

3 months ago 2 minute read

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.

4 months ago 3 minute read

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...

4 months ago 3 minute read

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.

5 months ago 2 minute read

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,...

6 months ago 2 minute read

NGA seeks SNAP waiver guidance for members

The National Grocers Association, representing the independent supermarket industry, released a statement on SNAP waiver guidance.

6 months ago 3 minute read

Produce industry headlines: January 5, 2026

Read links to SNAP retailer compliance issues, DC restaurant struggles, Instacart's dynamic pricing problems, and more.

6 months ago 2 minute read

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...

6 months ago 2 minute read

Produce industry headlines: December 22, 2025

Read about merger trends with regional retailers, crop updates on strawberries, leafy greens, and potatoes, and more.

6 months ago 2 minute read

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...

6 months ago 2 minute read

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...

7 months ago 2 minute read

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...

7 months ago 2 minute read

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