Produce industry headlines: October 15, 2026

Good afternoon! It’s Thursday, October 15, 2026. Here’s what’s happening in produce and grocery today.

Links include Albertsons’ media hire, mango imports, diesel costs, Blue Book scores, and the IBO blueberry forum.

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Top Stories

Albertsons retail media arm taps former Walmart exec

Steve Shee stepped into a vice president role in the division at the same time as the retail media arm’s leader left.

El Niño challenges remainder of 2026 mango outlook

Over the past four weeks, overall mango imports into the U.S. have been down despite an increase in supply from Brazil.

Rising diesel costs force 40% of California farmers to reduce field work

Rising diesel prices are forcing 40% of California farmers to reduce fieldwork, putting further pressure on farm finances.

By the Numbers: What score migration tells us about future risk

In a year of market turbulence and economic pressures across the industry, Blue Book scores kept pace. Discover what this means.

IBO brings global blueberry leaders together in Madrid to analyze the next stage for the industry

The IBO Forum in Madrid highlighted a new phase for the global blueberry industry, emphasizing premium fruit quality, sustainable grower returns, and stronger international partnerships.