Rina Hurst has joined Walmart as vice president of Walmart GoLocal, Walmart’s delivery service platform. Hurst joins Walmart from Shipt, where she served as chief business officer. Hurst will be responsible for the strategic direction, operations and general management of Walmart GoLocal as it continues to scale in bringing retailers of all sizes reliable, same-day delivery.

As CEO of Owyhee Produce, Shay Myers wears several hats, including those associated with automation upgrades and artificial intelligence as well as one for maintaining communication among the large and growing family roster at the operation.

A third-generation offspring of Owyhee Produce founder, the late Owen Froerer, Myers works with his grandmother, parents, siblings, aunts, uncles, cousins, by-marriage relatives and a close-knit staff to nurture and grow the farm and packing/shipping company.

Naturipe Farms has added a new line, Sweet Selections, to its premium product portfolio. The Sweet Selections line will feature Naturipe’s proprietary berry varieties that have been meticulously bred and selected for their exceptional flavor and overall eating experience.

Marking its 30th year Proflora, the annual flower trade exhibition hosted in Bogotá, Colombia, was widely hailed as a capstone event by industry stakeholders. Participants from around the globe, including flower growers, wholesalers, retailers, distributors, importers and service entities, converged to showcase a diverse array of products and services. Professionals gathered to forge connections, partake in networking, and stay abreast of emerging industry trends.

BrightFarms is set to introduce its newest Crunch Kits at the International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce & Floral Show, Oct 19-21 in Anaheim, CA.

Morning Kiss Organic is anticipating an excellent season for sweet potatoes, a healthy and versatile crowd favorite for favorite fall dishes. Several organic varieties are available, including Garnet sweet potatoes, which have a deep reddish-purple skin and offer mild sweet flavor with savory earthiness. This variety is great for frying, baking and casseroles.