Tag Archives: Retail Marketing

Understanding America’s Eating Culture

Understanding America's Eating Culture

During United Fresh 2013′s Retail-Foodservice Super Session, June Jo Lee of the Hartman Group explained that the way Americans think about food has changed dramatically in the last 50 years. Continue reading

How Changing Demographics Will Help Produce

How Changing Demographics Will Help Produce

At the United Fresh 2013 post-show Produce Marketing & Merchandising Conference, there were two presentations that focused on the country’s changing demographics: one on the growing multicultural population and one on how the ages of consumers will shift in the next 10 years. The good news for produce is that both of these trends can lead to increased category sales if the department takes advantage of the opportunities. Continue reading

Straighten Up and Fly Right

Straighten-Up-Produce-Displays

Many times, a good straightening is in order for a produce department to go from messy to respectable presentation. This step is crucial, and it is especially beneficial after a wave of customers have shopped your department.A columnist from The Packer puts his two-cents on the subject matter. Continue reading

Utilize Bananas to Improve Mental Health

Take Advantage of Bananas to Better Mental Health

Bananas are known for improvement of our physical health, but did you know they are a viable source to increase mental health as well? May is Mental Health Awareness Month and is a great way to help those in need of a mood booster. Continue reading

Have a Healthy Memorial Day Weekend

Memorial Day Weekend Organics Unlimited Grilled Bananas

Have a happy and healthy Memorial Day Weekend! Just because many are accustomed to grilling, doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice your diet. There are many healthy alternatives to have a successful Memorial Day get-together and it’s one of the best ways you can drive interest in bananas. Continue reading

Sport Banana Marketing to Athletes

Sport Banana Marketing to Athletes

Growing up, many athletes are instilled with the idea that bananas are one of the best pre and post-workout treats. Athletes know they are good for the body, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that they’re on their minds when they go shopping. With summer right around the corner, providing fun and simple facts about bananas targeted to engage athletes and fitness gurus alike will help boost sales. Continue reading

Bananas Fight Allergies and Asthma

Bananas Health Facts Asthma and Allergies

May is National Allergy and Asthma Month and wouldn’t you know it; bananas have been linked to reduce symptoms of both. Take this into consideration with your banana marketing and watch your customers take an active interest in the other health benefits bananas have to offer. Continue reading

You Are What You Eat – Say No to GMO

GMO Bananas

As consumers become more health conscious about what they put in their bodies, it presents an opportunity for stores to emphasize the health-value in their produce. With all eyes focused on the genetically modified organism (GMO) issue, your customers will want to see healthier options. Organics Unlimited provides all GMO-free produce and guarantees the highest quality of organic bananas to your customers. Continue reading

Increase Awareness of Bananas to Parents and Young Children

Week of the Young Children Banana Marketing

April 14-20, 2013 is National Week of the Young Child, an annual celebration sponsored by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). The purpose of the Week of the Young Child is to increase awareness of the needs of young children and their families and to recognize the early childhood programs and services that meet those needs. Celebrate the Week of the Young Child and raise awareness of the GROW program and healthy lifestyles. Continue reading

Packaging Keys Increased Retail Banana Sales

Organic Banana Packaging and Marketing

Bananas may be a staple produce item, but marketers say the category is not always that simple to promote. Packaging remains a key component to marketing. Continue reading