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Higher beef prices and grocery inflation are pushing the cost of a backyard barbecue higher in 2026.

Kroger has entered into a definitive $1.65 billion agreement to acquire regional grocer Giant Eagle, expanding its retail footprint across five states with a transaction expected to close in 2027, subject to regulatory approvals.

The Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act promises to expand visa access and tackle unprecedented agricultural labor shortages.

Creekside Organics is kicking off its 2026 California grape season under the Fruit World brand, featuring premium, flavorful organic Thomcord and Kyoho varieties packaged in new, sustainable and durable cardboard punnets.

Following a successful three-year pilot of its Kind Almond Acres Initiative, Kind demonstrates regenerative agriculture can be a scalable business model while delivering measurable on-farm improvements.

The move will start a six-year review period as the U.S. pushes for stricter automotive content rules in negotiations with Mexico.

Meteorologists warn of a powerful late-2026 climate pattern that threatens to disrupt the fresh produce sector with severe market and operational volatility, which will force retailers to rely on predictive data and diversified sourcing networks to keep shelves stocked and stabilize costs.

A combination of rising foreign imports and a domestic labor crisis is squeezing Southeast produce growers, creating what industry leaders call a direct threat to U.S. food security.

The Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act aims to redefine temporary labor, providing a potential lifeline to specialty crop sectors teetering on a workforce tipping point.

Driven by a 6.1% annual spike in fruit and vegetable prices, a new national survey reveals that more than a third of U.S. households are cutting back on fresh produce, prompting a consumer shift toward frozen alternatives and raising concerns about long-term public health.