SUNBURY, PA - Weis Markets announced it has completed the remodel of its Culpeper store.

The store features include:

• Updated decor throughout the store
• Increased variety in the grocery department
• Expanded, market-style produce department offering an increased variety of fresh items

“We’re excited to celebrate the grand re-opening of our Culpeper location, now with even more ways for our Culpeper neighbors to enjoy the fresh, affordable foods they love,” said Dennis Curtin, Weis Markets Director of Public Relations, in a recent release. “Weis Markets is committed to making healthy options accessible to everyone we serve, and these renovations bring us one step closer to that goal.”

In celebration of each reopening, Weis Markets presented donations to Culpeper Fire Department, Culpeper Rescue Squad, and Blue Ridge Area Food Bank.

The Culpeper store is located in Meadowbrook Shopping Center.

MADRID - Ahead of Fruit Attraction taking place at the end of this month in Madrid, Fyffes – a global leader in bananas, pineapples, and melons – has confirmed that it is working diligently on its own farms, and with its long-term supplier partners, to secure premium quality bananas and guarantee consistent supply despite industry-wide challenges.

Over recent months, the banana sector has faced severe pressure from global climate change, geopolitical tensions, and strikes in Panama. Yet Fyffes has stayed ahead of the curve, leveraging its farming expertise, trusted grower network, and resilient logistics operations to ensure uninterrupted deliveries.

Sheila Morrison, Chief Supply Officer at Fyffes, says in a recent release, “Thanks to the geographical diversity of our farming and sourcing operations and our close collaboration with our long-term growing partners, Fyffes is guaranteeing premium-quality fruit not just for the season ahead but also for the long-term.”

Frank Burkhardt, Chief Commercial Officer at Fyffes added, “Not only do we have this unrivalled close relationship with growers, we are also committed to radical transparency, human rights due diligence, sustainability, and community investment. Our robust logistics network means that our fruit lands at exactly the right moment in the right place.”

He continued, “At Fruit Attraction we aim to forge multi-year partnerships with retailers so that together we see benefits right across the supply chain for workers, communities, consumers and the planet.”

Factors negatively impacting banana supply this season include significant climate events in Latin America leading to productivity decline, increased demand for Latin American fruit from Asia due to decline in regional production, strikes in Panama, trade restrictions in Algeria as well as regional conflict and increased security controls in Latin America.

At Fruit Attraction 2025, Fyffes will share its bold category vision under the tagline Let the Good Grow along with brand strategies and latest innovations, including:

• A showcase of Trudi’s latest consumer communications.
• A fresh consumer campaign for the world’s first fruit brand, Fyffes Blue Label
• Premium Fyffes Special Reserve Pineapples: recently introduced by Rewe in Germany and Carrefour in Spain, these pineapples, grown by experts and picked at perfection, boast a richer golden hue, a sweeter taste, and a juicier texture.

Other exciting developments include:

• Customer briefings on new sustainable packaging innovations
• Maersk partnership on new shipping routes designed to mitigate against climate and optimise on time delivery
• Launch of Fyffes latest Sustainability Report showing it has met and exceeded many sustainability targets

Fyffes will also host a dedicated supplier summit at Fruit Attraction for a second year. It is expected that well over forty suppliers and growers will attend to hear the latest updates on sustainability, human rights, compliance, responsible supply chain as well as supplier perspectives.

With more than 130 years of experience, Fyffes remains committed to operational excellence, category leadership, and providing consumers worldwide with produce of the highest quality.

SPRING HILL, TN - Publix announced the opening of its 48,387-sq.-ft. Spring Hill Towne Crossing location at 1021 Jim Warren Pkwy in Spring Hill, TN, in this recent release.

“We are thrilled to welcome customers to their newest Publix in Spring Hill,” said Nicole Krauss, Publix media relations manager. “Customers, both old and new, will enjoy some of the special features of this brand-new location, and we’re excited to provide our customers with the quality, convenience, and service they know and love.”

95th anniversary bag

To celebrate its 95th anniversary, Publix handed out commemorative reusable bags to the first 95 customers in line at the grand opening.

Traditional departments

• Deli — features a full-service deli counter with a variety of meats and cheeses, an international selection of olives, antipastos, hummus, and more than 200 artisan cheeses from the United States and around the world.
• Produce — carries organic and conventionally grown fresh fruits and vegetables, with locally grown produce and exotic choices from around the world. The floral department stocks bouquets bursting with colors depicting the changing seasons.
• Bakery — scratch bakery that offers an array of cakes, cookies, and pies as well as wedding cakes and decadent desserts made by skilled decorators. Breads and rolls are baked fresh throughout the day.
• Meat — features custom cuts of meats, including Publix private label all-natural and organic GreenWise chicken. Customers seeking a home-cooked meal with minimal prep time can choose from ready-to-cook items prepared fresh daily.
• Seafood — carries fresh seafood delivered throughout the week. It includes wild and farm-raised fish, as well as a wide variety of shellfish. Publix’s whole fish and fillets are fresh, never frozen. Sushi chefs create delectable hand-rolled selections daily.
• Pharmacy — full-service pharmacy that also includes a large variety of body care products and a wide selection of natural and conventional vitamins, minerals, and supplements.

Special services

• Pharmacy drive thru — convenient drive-thru option for prescription pickup.
• Publix Delivery — powered by Instacart.

GRAND FORKS, ND - Ten Acre Marketing has added three new team members: Micah Clark, account manager; Monica Garrett, digital and social media manager; and Phil Hunt, senior copywriter. Together, they bring deep experience in client services, digital marketing, creative strategy, and public relations — along with a shared commitment to advancing agriculture.

Their expertise strengthens Ten Acre’s ability to deliver sharper campaigns, stronger client support, and storytelling that connects with ag audiences.

Account Manager, Micah Clark

Micah brings a strong background in communications, public relations, and client service to Ten Acre Marketing, along with her family roots in agriculture. She has experience working with a full spectrum of clients from national consumer brands to entrepreneurial ventures that include her own marketing business and a mobile app startup. With her strategic thinking and understanding of clients, Micah strengthens Ten Acre’s role as a trusted partner that gets things done and helps brands grow.

Digital & Social Media Manager, Monica Garrett

An award-winning marketer, author, and former agency CEO, Monica joins the team with more than 18 years of experience in brand strategy, social media, and digital storytelling. Her work spans B2B and consumer-facing industries from healthcare to e-commerce. She’s led high-impact campaigns that connect strategy with creative execution. Monica expands Ten Acre’s social media offerings with a data-informed, audience-first approach and clear insight into how ag brands can connect across platforms.

Senior Copywriter, Phil Hunt

Phil is a seasoned writer and creative thinker with more than two decades of creative copywriting experience for global and regional brands, including clients in equipment manufacturing, food processing, seeds and crop protection, financial services, and technology. Phil brings clarity, storytelling ability, and big-picture thinking to Ten Acre’s creative team. His work for Ten Acre clients includes brand voice and creative development, writing for SEO and public relations, along with multi-channel content creation.

Ready to Advance Agriculture

Ten Acre Marketing partners with clients across produce, production agriculture, and more — building influence and connection with modern storytelling and brand positioning. This expanded team reflects its ongoing commitment to help clients connect, differentiate, and grow.

“Expanding our specialized expertise is one of Ten Acre’s strategies to deliver continuously smarter solutions and stronger results for our clients,” said Leah Halverson, founder and CEO of Ten Acre Marketing, in the recent release. “We’re excited to act on that strategy by welcoming these new hires to an already strong team.”

ARLINGTON, VA - Nearly half of U.S. grocery shoppers (44%) embrace a weekly mealtime tradition, and more Americans are building new eating routines this fall, according to a new report from FMI – The Food Industry Association. FMI’s U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends: New Routines also finds 36% of shoppers eat dinner at home with others every day of the week, with 6 p.m. remaining peak dinnertime.

More than two-thirds of shoppers are forming new routines this fall centered around their food habits. More than half of Americans plan to prepare more meals at home, dine at more consistent times, and prioritize shared meals. The analysis suggests that many are cooking more, keeping consistent schedules, and creating memorable mealtime experiences with family and friends.

“Shoppers are showing us that food is more than just fuel — it’s a way to connect, celebrate, and create traditions,” Leslie G. Sarasin, president and CEO of FMI, said in the recent release. “Our research shows that even as lifestyles evolve, shoppers are finding comfort and joy in routines that bring people together, and that’s a powerful signal for our industry and our mission to feed and enrich lives.”

While Eating Well can mean different things to different people, most shoppers share values like focusing on nutrition, cooking fresh meals, enjoying time with loved ones, and making ethical food choices. Eating Well also varies throughout the day: at breakfast, Eating Well most often means enjoying a healthful meal, but for snacks, convenience is the epitome of Eating Well.

“September is National Family Meals Month™, which is a perfect complement to what we’re seeing in shopper trends — Americans value routines that bring them together around the table,” said David Fikes, executive director of the FMI Foundation. “When families share more meals, they not only nourish their bodies with healthier foods; they strengthen relationships, improve communication, and create lasting memories. The benefits of sharing meals go far beyond the plate and can be enjoyed year-round.”