Photo submission for 2022 Spring Produce Artist Awards — Ryan Fernandes of Longo's

 The cucumber, bell pepper and tomato produce merchandising display at Longo's Walkers Line features a seed packet stand next to the display. And did you notice the cross-merchandising of oils and dressings?

The cucumber, bell pepper and tomato produce merchandising display at Longo's Walkers Line features a seed packet stand next to the display. And did you notice the cross-merchandising of oils and dressings?

 We do love a good, sweet watermelon. The colorful balloons add the right touch of whimsy. Ice keeps the fresh-cut melons crisp and cold, ensuring consumers can nom on the sweet melons the moment they get home.

We do love a good, sweet watermelon. The colorful balloons add the right touch of whimsy. Ice keeps the fresh-cut melons crisp and cold, ensuring consumers can nom on the sweet melons the moment they get home.

 Check out this strawberry display. The cross-merchandising with rhubarb and mini angel food cakes sparks inspiration for a delicious dessert.

Check out this strawberry display. The cross-merchandising with rhubarb and mini angel food cakes sparks inspiration for a delicious dessert.

Check out these merchandising display photos by Ryan Fernandes, assistant produce manager for Longo's Walkers Line store in Burlington, Ontario. 

The spring 2022 edition of the Produce Artist Award Series, which showcases great seasonal merchandising at retail stores worldwide, is May 20.

Send us six to 10 photos of a variety of your best displays by emailing ProduceArtistAwards@ProduceMarketGuide.com by the deadline dates.

The spring awards categories are:

  • Top produce manager
  • Top produce merchandiser or specialist
  • Best berry display
  • Best Vidalia onion display
  • Best sweet corn display
  • Best mango display

Your great work will be showcased throughout social media and on several platforms of PMG and The Packer, including print editions. 

 

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