Northwest peaches and nectarines good to promote into September
Washington state peach and nectarine volume from Wenatchee, Wash.-based Stemilt Growers will continue with promotable volume well into September.
Promotions for Stemilt’s Artisan Organics peaches and nectarines can continue past Labor Day and through September, Brianna Shales, senior marketing manager for the company, said in a news release.
Stemilt will ship stone fruit through the third week of September and retailers have the option of a range of sizes and the choice of Stemilt’s 100% recyclable, sustainable paper Artisan Organics grab-and-go tote bag.
“It is a durable bag that meets consumer demand for sustainable packaging,” Shales said in the release. The bags are shipping in a Euro carton, where each Euro holds eight bags, according to the release.
Retailers can also look to Stemilt’s new Top Pick program, which offers fruit that comes from the upper part of the tree.
“The Top Pick pack is all about sharing the most incredible peaches and nectarines ever with shoppers,” Shales said in the release. “
Top Pick is shipped in a one-layer Euro carton that weighs 15 pounds, according to the release.
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