YAKIMA, WA - Superfresh Growers® welcomed Tom & Rachael Sullivan, the creators of the viral platforms @MealsSheEats and @RachSullivan__, to the Yakima Valley this fall for a hands-on look at the journey of Autumn Glory® apples from orchard to table. The husband-and-wife duo, known for their family-focused recipes and candid storytelling, spent three days exploring the orchards and packing houses, meeting growers and farmworkers, and learning about the sustainable practices that bring this sweet apple to life.

Tom and Rachael began sharing their story when schools shut down during the COVID-19 pandemic. Their first viral video featured a college student they were cooking home-cooked meals for. Soon after, Tom began preparing PCOS-friendly (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) meals for Rachael, turning their personal story into a platform that has now reached millions. Their brand, Meals She Eats, is rooted in connection, showing how food can bring people together through care, creativity, community, and healing. This fall, that story came full circle as they met the growers and farmworkers who put so much thought and effort into growing delicious, nutrient-rich apples.

Autumn Glory apples are known for their naturally sweet flavor with notes of caramel and cinnamon, making them a seasonal favorite among apple fans. During their visit, Tom & Rach witnessed firsthand the care that goes into every step of the growing process, from bloom to harvest, and gained a deeper appreciation for the people and passion behind the fruit.

“Seeing where our food comes from always changes the way we cook with it,” said Tom and Rachael Sullivan. “Meeting the growers and learning about how much time and heart go into the apples we fell in love with 2 years ago made us even more excited to create recipes that do them justice.”

This experience led to an exclusive, one-night-only “Cook & Dine with Tom & Rach Sullivan” event at Provisions Restaurant and Market, a beloved Yakima local restaurant. Guests joined the duo for a private cooking class and a seasonal four-course dinner featuring Superfresh Growers’ pears and apples, including Autumn Glory, in every dish, all of which were from their second cookbook, “Honey, What Do We Got?” The evening celebrated community, connection, and the versatility of the apples in both sweet and savory applications.

“Collaborations like this bring our orchards to life in a new way,” said Julieta Castillo, Marketing Coordinator at Superfresh Growers. “Tom and Rach’s authentic storytelling helps connect consumers to the real people and care behind every piece of fruit, while showing just how versatile Autumn Glory can be. As more people turn to whole foods for their natural healing properties, it’s important to inspire them with delicious, approachable ways to enjoy fresh fruit while teaching them where their food comes from.”

Following the event, Tom and Rach will share their Autumn Glory harvest journey with their 3.5 million followers across social media, featuring behind-the-scenes content, orchard footage, and new recipes inspired by their experience. Through their upcoming posts and videos, consumers will get an inside scoop on how this apple shines from farm to table!

SALISBURY, NC - With a $484 million capital investment, Food Lion is enhancing the customer shopping experience with 153 remodeled stores throughout the greater Charlotte designated market area (DMA), which includes multiple towns and cities across North and South Carolina.

Food Lion, founded in Salisbury, N.C., in 1957, calls the Charlotte region home and continues to grow alongside the towns and cities it serves. With a deep commitment to providing fresh food at affordable prices, the omnichannel grocery retailer also prioritizes fighting food insecurity, donating nearly 13 million pounds of food across the Charlotte region to area food banks since 2024.

“Charlotte is a special market for us because it’s our hometown,” said Greg Finchum, President, Food Lion, in the recent release. “Every enhancement is designed to meet our customers’ evolving needs – whenever, wherever and however they shop with us. Our associates are excited to welcome our customers into our refreshed stores and highlight what’s new. We’re proud to continue nourishing our towns and cities while delivering an easy and affordable omnichannel shopping experience customers count on from Food Lion.”

On Nov. 5, participating newly remodeled stores will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 7:45 a.m. Before the ribbon cutting, 10 lucky winners will be selected at random through raffle tickets for a chance to win $1,000 in Food Lion gift cards. Following the drawing and ceremony, customers will be invited to explore the newly remodeled store. As part of the celebration, the first 100 customers will receive special giveaways and gift cards. Additionally, from Oct. 29 through Nov. 11, customers will have additional chances to win prizes through scratch tickets available at the register.

Customers can learn more about store hours of operation, available services at each store and how to access exclusive promotions and savings by creating a digital MVP account. With the MVP Savings Card, customers can enjoy weekly deals and personalized discounts on items they buy most. Through the Shop & Earn Program, customers can activate monthly offers and earn even more savings both in-store and through Food Lion To Go.

Food Lion enhances customer shopping experience

• Extensive product assortment: Customers will find an extensive product assortment featuring fresh produce, hand-battered fried chicken and quality meats. The stores also offer a wide range of items to meet individual and family needs, with a special focus on affordable, time-saving options that are ready-to-eat, ready-to-cook or ready-to-heat.
• Fresh & simple™ branded meals: Stores will feature fresh & simple™ meals, offering customers more fresh, flavorful and easy options to fit their lifestyles.
• Enhanced checkout experience: Inspired by customer and associate feedback, nearly all stores are introducing self-checkout lanes, giving customers the flexibility to choose between traditional cashier-assisted checkout or self-checkout options.
• Associate training and development: Continued investment in training ensures associates are equipped to provide the best customer experience.

In addition to these upgrades, customers will find a wide assortment of organic, gluten-free and plant-based products, including Nature’s Promise, Food Lion’s affordable brand of wholesome and organic products made with no artificial flavors, preservatives or synthetic colors.

See the full release here.

LAKELAND, FL - Publix’s sales for the three months ended Sept. 27, 2025 were $15.4 billion, a 5.2% increase from $14.6 billion in 2024. Comparable store sales for the three months ended Sept. 27, 2025 increased 3.4%. The company estimates the increase in sales for the three months ended Sept. 27, 2025 compared to the three months ended Sept. 28, 2024 was 0.5% lower due to the impact of Hurricane Helene in September 2024. Excluding the impact of the hurricane, sales for the three months ended Sept. 27, 2025 would have increased 5.7%.

Net earnings for the three months ended Sept. 27, 2025 were $1.2 billion, compared to $1.1 billion in 2024, an increase of 7.8%. Earnings per share for the three months ended Sept. 27, 2025 increased to $0.37 per share, up from $0.33 per share in 2024. Excluding the impact of net unrealized gains on equity securities in 2025 and 2024, net earnings for the three months ended Sept. 27, 2025 would have been $980 million, compared to $930 million in 2024, an increase of 5.4%. Earnings per share for the three months ended Sept. 27, 2025 would have been $0.30 per share, compared to $0.28 per share in 2024.

Publix’s sales for the nine months ended Sept. 27, 2025 were $46.8 billion, a 5.8% increase from $44.2 billion in 2024. Comparable store sales for the nine months ended Sept. 27, 2025 increased 4.4%.

Net earnings for the nine months ended Sept. 27, 2025 were $3.6 billion, compared to $3.4 billion in 2024, an increase of 3.9%. Earnings per share for the nine months ended Sept. 27, 2025 increased to $1.10 per share, up from $1.04 per share in 2024. Excluding the impact of net unrealized gains on equity securities in 2025 and 2024, net earnings for the nine months ended Sept. 27, 2025 would have been $3.2 billion, compared to $2.9 billion in 2024, an increase of 8.6%. Earnings per share for the nine months ended Sept. 27, 2025 would have been $0.98 per share, compared to $0.90 per share in 2024.

These amounts are based on unaudited financial statements that will be filed today with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and made available on the company’s website at corporate.publix.com/stock.

Effective Nov. 1, 2025, Publix’s stock price decreased from $21.15 per share to $20.40 per share. Publix stock is not publicly traded and is made available for sale only to current Publix associates and members of its board of directors.

“I’m proud of our associates’ efforts, especially as we enter the holiday season,” said Publix CEO Kevin Murphy in the recent release. “We remain focused on operational excellence and providing premier customer service.”

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In addition to reporting financial results for the three and nine months ended Sept. 27, 2025 and Sept. 28, 2024 in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), the company presents net earnings and earnings per share excluding the impact of equity securities being measured at fair value with net unrealized gains and losses from changes in the fair value recognized in earnings (fair value adjustment). These measures are not in accordance with, or an alternative to, GAAP. The company excludes the impact of the fair value adjustment since it is primarily due to temporary equity market fluctuations that do not reflect the company’s operations. The company believes this information is useful in providing period-to-period comparisons of the results of operations.

See the full release here.