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Good afternoon! It's Friday, October 2, 2026. Here's what's happening in produce and grocery today. Links today include traditional grocers' threat in Costco, grocery delivery and pickup leaders, retailers using private label more strategically, a Weekend

Markon Cooperative BB #:123315 released this avocado update September 29, 2026: Rain and thunderstorms across Michoacán, Mexico are causing short-term harvesting disruptions; however, overall avocado supplies remain available. Market conditions are expect

Kingsville, ON (October 1, 2026) - Sunset, a Mastronardi Produce BB #:115453 brand, is launching the Sunset Certified Tommalier campaign this October to celebrate National Tomato Month. The campaign takes a playful approach to educate consumers about toma

Blue Book Services has partnered with CarrierSource to highlight the top-rated trucking companies located near primary produce shipping hubs. Each week we'll feature a different key location. Results are sorted based on real broker and shipper reviews tha

Side Delights encourages retailers to merchandise potatoes beyond the side dish and capture more fall entertaining occasions Newport Beach, CA (September 30, 2026) - From football weekends and Halloween parties to Friendsgiving and holiday entertaining, f

This week, banana companies reminded the produce supply chain not to take this fruit for granted. For so long, everyone has, including consumers. They are the most consumed produce item, and they are seemingly the same, predictable, high-quality fruit fou

Sep 30, 2026 BOISE, Idaho-(BUSINESS WIRE)-Albertsons Companies, Inc. BB #:193326 announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Cody Perdue as Interim Chief Financial Officer, effective today. Perdue currently serves as Senior Vice President of Treas

REEDLEY, CA, October, 2026 - Fall fruit is preparing to take the stage, but peaches still have a place in the produce department spotlight. Moonlight Companies' BB #:163728 Encore peaches are available now through mid-October, giving retailers an opportun

Lori Taylor brings The Produce Moms' practical approach to feeding families to the national cooking series, preparing a one-skillet meal for less than $3 per serving INDIANAPOLIS, IN - October 1, 2026 - The Produce Moms announced that Founder & CEO Lori T

New PACA licenses came in at 836 for the third quarter, down from 1,005 the quarter before - a 16.8 percent drop. That drop undersells what's actually moving underneath it. California and Texas didn't follow the national trend at all. New wholesaler licen