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Produce industry headlines: September 4, 2026

Links today include an Amazon executive on its grocery push, analyzing the evolving produce market, Sprouts' new CEO's challenge, and...

2 months ago 2 minute read

Produce industry headlines: September 3, 2026

Read about retail's challenge with loyalty programs, USDA easing organic processes, a new NGA initiative, a pear crop update, and...

2 months ago 2 minute read

Produce industry headlines: September 2, 2026

Links include dollar stores seeing food sales rise, retailers using tariff refunds to lower prices, regulations squeezing growers, and more.

2 months ago 2 minute read

USDA $7.5MM grant to help food banks expand cold chain capacity

The program will fund projects to support cold chain equipment investments that help food assistance entities store, package, and distribute.

2 months ago 3 minute read

USDA revises mushroom grade standards

The update is the result of a six-year effort led by American Mushroom, the national trade association representing U.S. mushrooms.

2 months ago 3 minute read

USDA, HHS invest in healthier, more local school meals

Secretary Kennedy joined Secretary Rollins to announce the next phase of the Trump administration’s work to Make America Healthy Again.

2 months ago 4 minute read

USApple’s 2026 Industry Outlook Report forecasts smaller crop

Drawing on the latest USDA data and USApple analysis, the report examines production, varietal trends, trade, and global markets.

2 months ago 6 minute read

Blueberry industry votes to continue U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council

The industry created USHBC 26 years ago to give U.S. consumers more reasons to buy more blueberries and expand demand...

2 months ago 3 minute read

USDA approves Mushroom Council assessment increase

On June 1, 2026, the Mushroom Council voted unanimously to recommend the assessment increase in a two-step phase.

2 months ago 2 minute read

American Mushroom Institute calls for help to overcome challenges

AMI has long pushed for legislation and economic support programs that invest in industry durability and innovation.

2 months ago 4 minute read

USDA restricts Washington PACA violator

The sanctions include suspending the business’ PACA license and barring the principal operators from engaging in PACA-licensed business.

2 months ago 2 minute read

USDA cites NY citrus firm for PACA violations

The company failed to make payment to 17 produce sellers for $1,960,321 in produce that it purchased from March 2024...

2 months ago 2 minute read

USDA lifts PACA sanctions on NY business

USDA announces the Brooklyn, N.Y., firm has satisfied a $17,058 reparation order issued under the PACA involving unpaid produce transactions.

2 months ago 2 minute read

California Cantaloupe Advisory Board launches consumer marketing with help from grant

Backed by a Specialty Crop Block Grant from the California Department of Food and Ag, the campaign represents a significant...

2 months ago 6 minute read

USDA lifts PACA sanctions on New Jersey business

USDA said the firm has satisfied two Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act reparation orders, one for $31,680 and another for $16,426.

2 months ago 2 minute read

Detroit firm enters into consent decision involving alleged PACA violations

The company failed to make prompt payment to 13 produce sellers in the amount of $794,230 for produce that it...

2 months ago 1 minute read

USDA restricts nine PACA violators

USDA has imposed sanctions on nine produce businesses for failing to meet obligations under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act.

2 months ago 4 minute read

USDA launches initiative to recruit veterans

The USDA initiative recruits veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses into careers that protect America’s food supply.

3 months ago 6 minute read

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