Confronting The Pistachio Shell
The pistachio shell has always posed a challenge to marketers and retailers. It imposes an extra step on consumers. “If you go to the store… Read More
Dried Fruits & Nuts
Raisins – A Good Fit in Produce
With a growing popularity of new flavors and its well-promoted health benefits, this dried fruit has boundaries opportunities for robust sales. With a focus on… Read More
Creating an Action Plan to Increase Date Sales
Growing health and demographic trends for the fruit promise greater opportunity. Though historically considered a winter holiday or baking item, dates have increased in popularity… Read More
Trending Dried Fruit and Nuts
The category gains popularity due to unique, sweet coatings. Produce executives have the ability to capitalize on a delicious commodity by merchandising sweet-coated dried fruits and… Read More
The Skinny On Nuts
Good for you, good for produce sales. Weis Markets, a supermarket chain based in Sunbury, PA, with more than 200 stores along the Atlantic Coast,… Read More
Trail Mixes are More Popular Than Ever
The demand for healthier snacks is helping spur the growth in sales. Although trail mixes have been around for more than 100 years, they have… Read More
Snacking Nuts Hiking The Health Halo
Themed displays, free-standing bins, new varieties can boost sales. A recent “What’s Trending in Nutrition” survey conducted by Today’s Dietitian magazine and Pollack Communications, a… Read More
Plethora of Peanuts Can Yield Sales Bonanza
Consumers have more choices than ever, which means produce departments have more opportunities to market and sell them. When consumers come to produce departments seeking… Read More
Creating a Health Destination for Almond Sales
Now that nuts can be labeled “healthy,” be prepared for an influx of consumers looking for year-round supplies. In October, the U.S. Food and Drug… Read More
Holiday Baking Can Sell More Dried Fruit and Nuts
Between Thanksgiving and New Year’s, shift the retail marketing focus to maximize profits. As consumers grow more health-conscious, they’re inclined to reach for nuts and… Read More