It’s a grape affair

Usually clustered in transparent, breathable, resealable bags, grapes don’t have the same crazy-cool stacking options as some produce that’s hardier or in hard-plastic clamshells.

grape displays Photo: Courtesy of Chris Blackwood  of Military Produce Group
grape displays Photo: Courtesy of Chris Blackwood of Military Produce Group
(Photo: Courtesy of Chris Blackwood of Military Produce Group)

Usually clustered in transparent, breathable, resealable bags, grapes don’t have the same crazy-cool stacking options as some produce that’s hardier or in hard-plastic clamshells.

When your table grapes do come in those clamshells, use that versatility for even more creative stacking in your merchandising displays.

Learn: Grapes, the commodity

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You can always practice color-blocking with other produce, regardless of the grape packaging. And as always, neatness and freshness are first and foremost.

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These photos were submitted for PMG’s Produce Artist Award Series, a quarterly contest to show your great work and inspire others.

To enter the Fall 2022 contest, mail six to 10 photos — especially with apples, hard squash, pears, pumpkins and sweet potatoes — of your displays to artists@producemarketguide.com by Dec. 8. Include your name, job title, company and location.

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