Produce industry headlines: June 11, 2026

Good afternoon! It’s Thursday, June 11, 2026, the start of the World Cup in North America. Here’s what’s happening in produce and grocery today.

Links today include a grocery pricing war, Schnucks fresh guarantee, Alico exits Florida citrus, changes at the Panama Canal, new leadership at Bonipak, a California stone fruit crop update, and more.

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Top Stories

Who will win the grocery pricing war?

Analysts say shoppers are working harder to find deals and place higher priority on value than ever before.

Schnucks Backs Up Fresh Departments With Official Guarantee

The Midwest retailer says it will now will take refunds or exchanges with no questions under new policy.

Ag Secretary Rollins Announces FY27 Funding for Programs to Open Global Markets

USDA will accept applications through August 14 for these trade promotion programs.

Florida landowner Alico completes exit from citrus

Alico finishes its transition from citrus production, repositioning itself as a Florida landowner focusing on agricultural leasing and real estate.

Panama Canal acts to mitigate impact of El Niño

The preventative measure starts July 3 and marks the first time the canal has tightened restrictions since recovering from a severe multi-year drought.

Early start with strong quality on California stone fruit

Growers report strong early supply of California peaches, plums, and nectarines.

Bonipak Produce Welcomes Andrew Reade to Ownership Group

Bonipak Produce and Betteravia Farms add the second member of the fourth generation to join company ownership.