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.

Sprouts Farmers Market is on a stated mission to help its customers “live and eat better,” so it’s no surprise that its charitable arm is also centered around improving the health of the communities in which Sprouts operates. 

Food Lion continues to grow across the Carolinas and is opening of several new store locations in early 2026. The company said these openings reflect the brand’s ongoing commitment to serving more towns and cities with fresh, affordable groceries and a convenient omnichannel shopping experience, no matter where, when or how customers choose to shop.