Total Experience Produce, which specializes in pineapples and other tropical fruits from Mexico, is entering the new year with a new packing facility that will allow it to dramatically increase pineapple production. It also has plans to add other tropical items to its lineup.

Walmart has made executive leadership changes, including newly elected members of its Executive Council. Incoming President and CEO John Furner also shared four executive changes, including new presidents and CEOs of Walmart U.S., Walmart International and Sam’s Club U.S.

Village Fresh Greenhouse Grown has named Richie Keirouz as its vice president of sales.

Keirouz brings more than 25 years of sales leadership experience in the fresh produce and greenhouse-grown sector, with a strong track record of building strategic retail partnerships and driving commercial growth across North America. In his new role, he will lead Village Fresh’s sales strategy, oversee key account relationships and support the company’s continued expansion.

Mayesh Wholesale Florist, a distributor of premium flowers, has acquired Sooner Wholesale Florist, effective Jan. 16, 2026.

The acquisition adds three locations — Oklahoma City, Tulsa and Amarillo — to Mayesh’s network, expanding the company’s national footprint and its service to floral professionals.

While winter tightens its grip across much of the United States, a taste of summer sunshine is arriving in produce aisles nationwide with the start of the South African table grape season. 

Early shipments are now reaching U.S. retailers, delivering crisp texture, vibrant color and naturally sweet flavor at a time when fresh, high-quality fruit is especially valued by consumers.

Nearly 140 winners enjoyed $150,000-plus in cash and prizes courtesy of the 34th annual Idaho Potato Lovers Display Contest, including a Victrola jukebox package sweepstakes giveaway in each of the three Idaho Potato Commission regions.