Produce industry headlines: October 26, 2026

Good afternoon! It’s Monday, October 26, 2026. Here’s what’s happening in produce and grocery today.

Read about Kroger’s growth plans, questions about Albertsons’ expanding board, Target influencing shoppers using technology, Instacart’s sale interest, and crop updates on imported mangos and strawberries.

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Kroger Details Growth Strategy to Open 110 Stores, Expand Own Brand to $5B, Modernize Operations

CEO Greg Foran laid out for investors the framework for the company’s strategic reset with a clear set of priorities and a stronger financial strategy.

What Albertsons’ rapidly increased board size could signal

Retail analysts say Albertsons’ recent steps to increase the size of its board of directors give the company access to additional expertise but also might suggest to investors that it is unsure of its course.

Target Looks to Influence Shoppers Without Interrupting Experiences

Target has identified that the path to purchase increasingly intersects between shoppers’ phones and the store aisles.

Instacart said to explore sale, other options

News reports show the delivery company discussed potential acquisition by Uber and DoorDash.

Climate disruptions put a question mark on U.S. mango supplies

Albert Pérez, owner of Continental Fresh, says weather volatility in the region has reduced mango production for export in Ecuador, putting American retailers in a pinch.

Mexico’s strawberry season squeezed by extended California supply and El Niño pressure

Growers say the Mexican strawberry season started strong but weather conditions, marked by El Niño, are taking a toll on fruit quality.