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ZESPRI Kiwifruit Tour Coming to Portland
August 31, 2016
ZESPRI Kiwifruit will make an
appearance at some community events
in Portland during September, as part of
their Taste The Difference Tour. There
will be samples of ZESPRI Sungold and
Green kiwi made available to the event
attendees, along with coupons and
other giveaways. Their distinctive van
can be found on September 10, at the
Belmont Street Fair and September 17
at the Festival of Nations on SE Division.
With all of the attention on these
premium kiwifruit, stores in the area
should be ready for the influx of sales
of ZESPRI products, including their 1
pound bags of both the Sungold and
Green. Prepare for these sales by
ordering your supply of bags for both
these varieties in the conventional and
organic.
New and Exciting Items to Promote!
Tuscan Cantaloupe Melons
Tuscan-Style Cantaloupe from Dulcinea are
now in stock and ready to order. Dig into
the full, rich flavor and the sweetness you
won't find anywhere else.
Moon Drop
Grapes
From The Grapery, Moon
Drop Grapes are now
in stock and available.
These out-of-this-world
grapes have a unique
shape, flavor promise
sweetness, and are always
non-GMO. This are sure to
awe your most discerning
customers.
Local Broccoli
Washington broccoli crowns from Hughes
Farms in Mt Vernon Washington will be
available for Wednesday deliveries. This
week is a great time for promotions.
Hawaiian Papaya
This fruit is a great compliment to your
tropical category. United Salad has good
supplies of 8 and 9 count cases from
Diamondhead Papaya Co.
August 31, 2016
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Organic Items to Promote
Organic Tangelos:
New crop, Organic Tangelo Minneolas are in stock and
available to order. Look for these Peruvian beauties in a
20lb case.
Washington Granny Smith Apples:
With the local apple season underway, we have new crop
Granny Smith Apples from Viva Tierra out of Washington;
available as a 72 count.
Portabella Mushrooms:
New to United Salad are Champ's label, organic
portabella mushrooms, available as a 6/6 ounce
container. Order today to grow your organic section!
Earthbound Salads:
Make sure your shelves are stocked with 1lb Spinach,
Spring Mix and Half & Half clamshell salads from
Earthbound Farms Organics.
Conventional Items to Promote
Bin
Corn
Mini
Sweet Peppers
Hot House
Bell Peppers
Oregon grown white,
yellow and bi-color
corn is now available
to order by the bin!
Now is the perfect time
to order 18/1 pound
Mini Sweet Peppers
from California.
Large size red, yellow
and orange hot house
bell peppers are in
great supply right now.
August 31, 2016
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Farwest: Nursery & Greenhouse Trade Show
August 25-27 was this year's Farwest:
National Nursery & Greenhouse Trade
Show at the Oregon Convention Center
in Portland. Farwest is the largest show
in the western U.S. and is "the show to
discover new nursery and retail-focused
products, equipment and services,"
according to their website.
With over 400 exhibitors from across
the globe—including Best in Show winner,
Little Prince of Oregon Nursery—this
show was the place to learn all aspects of
the industry.
Floral buyer Sue Chittenden was there
and met with many of the nurseries for
ideas and inspiration to bring back to
customers. Contact her today to learn
how your department can carry some of
the items featured at the show.
Floral Offerings for the Week of September 28, 2016
Grower's
Choice Herbs
Crayola
Bouquet
Pomegranate
Bouquet
10 Stem
Mini Carnation
These culinary herbs
will come in an
assorted case that
is chosen by the
vendor.
These bouquets
come with a pick and
are the perfect way to
show appreciation for
a teacher or student.
A beautiful bouquet
that will brighten
anyone's day.
Comes with a
pomegranate pick.
These delicate
carnations come as a
dry pack and needs
to be trimmed and
put in water.
Case Pack: 15
Case Pack: 8
Case Pack: 7
Case Pack: 20
Floral Contact Information: Sue Chittenden, Buyer/Merchandiser
Office: 1-800-547-5536 Email: [email protected]
August 31, 2016
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Prepare for Back-to-School
With Mary's Harvest Fresh Foods
As the new school year begins
in the coming days, busy parents
are looking for easy snack options
to pack in lunch boxes for their
growing kids. They are also
looking for products that are
healthy and nutritious to keep
their focus through the long days.
Veggie Cup
With
Ranch
Mixed
Fruit
Cup
Help them skip the junk-food
aisle and give them what they are
looking for. Mary's Harvest has
plenty of healthy items that are
perfect for lunches or after-school
snacks. Here are just a few that
are perfect to display front and
center:
Celery
&
Peanut Butter
Apples
&
Peanut Butter
#17744
Case Pack: 6
Container Size: 8 oz
#17822
Case Pack: 6
Container Size: 8 oz
#20179
Case Pack: 6
Container Size: 7.5 oz
#20177
Case Pack: 6
Container Size: 6.5 oz
Egg, Carrot,
Mozzarella,
Grape Snack
Apple, Grape
And Cheddar
Snack
Veggie
And Cheese
Snack Tray
Hummus
Snack
Tray
#20183
Case Pack: 6
Container Size: 8.5oz
#20181
Case Pack: 6
Container Size: 6.75 oz
#24817
#24821
Case Pack: 6
Case Pack: 6
Container Size: 6.9 oz Container Size: 5.5 oz
Mary’s Harvest Contact Information: Ralph Greear
Office: 1-800-275-2756 Email: [email protected]
August 31, 2016
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Customer Spotlight: Blanton's Market
Every year, hundreds of people from across the
globe venture to Washington's Mt. Rainier. On their
way, many of them stop by Blanton's Market, in the
little town of Packwood. Last week, August 23-27,
those travelers to got to enjoy the store's summer
produce tent sale. Produce Manager Allison and her
team, spent the 4 days interacting with those from
the town and traveling the area.
Opened in 1977 by Harold Blanton, Sr. as a
mini-mart, the location quickly grew. In 1988, the
Blanton family expanded the mini-mart into a fullservice grocery store with nearly 8000 square feet
of space. Today, Harold's grandson Hal Blanton
owns Blanton's Market, which remains a staple in
the community.
Thank you to Hal, Allison, and the Blanton's team
for allowing us to be a part of your success!
United Salad Co.
8448 NE 33rd Dr. Suite 100
Portland, OR 97211
Phone: 503-288-8300
Fax: 503-288-0300
Toll Free: 800-547-5536
unitedsalad.com
Duck Delivery Produce, Inc.
8448 NE 33rd Dr. Suite 120
Portland, OR 97211
Phone: 503-288-9380
Fax: 503-288-0400
Toll Free: 800-452-2481
duckdelivery.com
Duck Delivery of Washington, Inc.
1509 45th St E
Sumner, WA 98390
Phone: 253-891-8918
Fax: 253-891-9817
Toll Free: 800-275-2756
Pride Packing Co.
560 N Lateral B Rd
Wapato, WA 98951
Phone: 509-877-3836
Fax: 509-877-4209
Toll Free: 800-828-4106
pridepacking.com
Mary’s Harvest Fresh Foods
2705 NE Argyle
Portland, OR 97211
Phone: 503-808-9444
Fax: 503-808-9440
Toll Free: 855-446-2797
marysharvest.com
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