Dillsburg, PA – The nation’s apple harvest yielded a vintage crop of
apples in 2009 and many retailers took that opportunity to display and
feature apples in their produce departments this fall.
During the three-month merchandising window of September
through November, the retail trade had the opportunity to feature early
to late season varieties as well as many local and regional varieties.
Retailers found success in adding the partner products of Marzetti
Caramel Apple Dips, JIF Natural Peanut Butter and Smucker’s Natural
Peanut Butter products to increase register rings.
National Apple Month Director, Kay Rentzel encourages all
retailers to document their display activity and submit it to the
National Apple Month Program for the chance at more than $10,000 in cash
prizes.
Entries must be submitted by January 1, 2009 and should include the
Official Entry Form, along with at least one photo of the display. The
Entry Form is available on-line at
http://www.usapple.org/industry/applemonth
National Apple Month at ksrentzel@aol.com
calling 717/432-0090. Entries should be sent to National Apple Month, 22
Triplett Court, Dillsburg, PA 17019.
Winners will be announced by January 31, 2010.
Source: National Apple Month