The Polar Vortex blasted many U.S. states in January 2019, but it didn’t hinder apple category performance according to Stemilt Growers and their latest Fruit Tracker™ Fast Facts video analysis. Dollars were up on apples sold in January while the volume was similar to January 2018. …
Stemilt’s analysis of December 2018 U.S. retail scan data shows average weekly dollars and pounds of apples sold were flat compared to December 2017. The average U.S. store sold 1,685 pounds of apples per week in December 2018, bringing an average of $2,710 to the store each week. The category’s top apple variety, Gala, has rebounded from December 2017 performance, with volumes and dollars up 11 percent year-over-year. …
The Christmas gift giving is facilitated by Stemilt’s Community Investment Committee each year and matches with the community pillar of Stemilt’s giving back program. The company also supports organizations, projects, and events that involve education, nutrition, and fitness/health in various ways throughout the year. …
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