To help consumers make the most of its festively packaged 10-pound carton of navel oranges this holiday season, Sunkist is offering 10 recipes and tips for making fruit purchases go further.
“There is a sense of nostalgia during the holidays as shoppers reflect on the shared tradition of receiving oranges in their stockings growing up,” Cassie Howard, senior director of category management and marketing at Valencia, Calif.-based Sunkist Growers Inc., said in the release. “Oranges during the holidays have been a special treat for centuries, and we’re excited to keep citrus-themed traditions alive with our 10-pound navel carton program.”
As inflation continues to affect grocery priorities, Sunkist says it is committed to helping price-conscious shoppers continue making healthier snack-and-meal alternatives without compromising taste or budget this holiday season.
Sunkist’s 10-pound holiday cartons are available in both ribbon crate and gift box designs and are easily stackable for retailers to create eye-catching citrus destinations in the produce aisle to drive the category and capitalize on the holiday shopping rush, according to a news release.
A recent Sunkist-commissioned study found that 45% of consumers have gifted or received citrus from loved ones during the holiday season, Howard said. “While over half of consumers know that navel oranges are a traditional stocking stuffer, when speaking with consumers about their need for citrus this season, almost 70% reflected that recipe inspiration would increase citrus integration into holiday meals.”
To help consumers who are looking for stress-free holiday hosting tips or exciting new ways to make their fruit purchases go a little further this holiday season, Sunkist offers the following tips:
- Be the host with the freshest and most festive seasonal dips with Cranberry, Orange, Walnut and goat Cheese dip.
- Smell the season with Potpourri Simmer Pot.
- Bring the wow factor to a holiday party with Orange Croissant Bread Pudding.
- Toast to citrus season with Mulled Orange Spice Apple Cider.
- Deck the halls with dried citrus by adding some aroma to any room in the house.
- Get a gathering off to a sweet start with Orange and Onion Chutney, a sweet and salty combo.
- Don’t let any of the fruit go to waste with Chocolate Dipped Candied Orange Peels, a sweet treat that gives every last peel a purpose.
- Give a meal its main character moment with Navel Orange Maple Roasted Turkey Breast, a citrus centerpiece.
- Looking for a family fun DIY? All you need are navel oranges, ribbon, and cloves to have some spice that’s nice with Clove-Studded Orange Ornaments.
- Pass on the potential to that special someone by gifting the 10-pound carton in its entirety, “a true a la cart from the heart.”
