Monthly Archives: April 2018

It is safe to say that summer is our favorite season of the year! Fresh produce is in abundance, and there are plenty of picnics and holidays to keep your sales healthy. Bananas, like the fresh organic bananas from Organics Unlimited, are a great summer fruit, especially when merchandised strategically. Here are some summer tips to keep your sales as hot as the weather:

• Look at other high-selling summer fruits– Summer is a great time for seasonal fruits like berries. Instead of seeing them as a competition, use them to boost to your banana sales. This is where cross-merchandising comes in. Instead of having your customers pick one or the other, have them purchase both! Berries such as blueberries and strawberries go great with bananas. Throw in some pineapple and you have a perfect summer salad or smoothie.

• Inspire your customers– Provide free recipes for fresh summer fare in your produce department next to the produce your customers would need. Get creative! Summer fruit salads are a must, but also think of creative recipes that your customers would love. Grilled plantains for your summer barbecue are a great idea that is simple and delicious.

• Theme your displays– Warm months offer a variety of holidays that are great for produce-based meals. Start thinking ahead for ideas such as holiday-themed recipes and décor. As we all know, its never too early to start planning in the retail industry.

• Let your customers be the inspiration– Is your store in an area with a high-concentration of kids? Take advantage of this by creating displays that are kid-friendly or hosting kid activities in your store. Making bananas on a stick is a healthy and fun summer break activity that children and parents would both love.
  Do you live in a city known for its love of outdoor activities? Most people get outdoors more during the summer months, making it easier to promote the recovery benefits of bananas after exercise.
  Like-wise, if your store is in a busy, urban area you know most people don’t want to spend their free time over a hot stove. Remind them that bananas are a quick, efficient and “pre-packaged by nature” breakfast. The possibilities are endless!

To learn more about our organic bananas and how you can offer Organics Unlimited and GROW organic bananas in your store, please visit OrganicsUnlimited.com. You may also follow Organics Unlimited on Facebook and Twitter for more news.

 Organics Unlimited’s Mexico farms are back to peak production of organic bananas. April through September are typically the highest banana-producing months in Mexico for the San Diego-based grower and distributor of organic tropical fruit.

The welcome arrival of the spring season and warmer weather follows a winter season that saw cooler than normal temperatures.

“We’re very excited about our banana production being at peak levels in our Mexico operations,” said Mayra Velazquez de León, Organics Unlimited President and CEO. “Our healthy and great-tasting bananas experienced challenges this winter due to weather but once again, we’re able to swiftly and consistently fulfill all orders and deliveries while being environmentally responsible.”

Organic bananas grown in Mexico are a primary focus for Organics Unlimited because its trucks can quickly deliver the freshest bananas to the marketplace and leave a much smaller ecological footprint compared to the competition.

Organics Unlimited grows certified organic bananas, as well as organic plantains and organic coconuts. All produce is grown in Colima, Mexico as well as Ecuador. The company incorporates sustainable practices throughout all of its growing, harvesting, packing and shipping operations while always keeping the health of its workers and the environment in mind.

To learn more about our organic bananas and how you can offer Organics Unlimited and GROW organic bananas in your store, please visit OrganicsUnlimited.com. You may also follow Organics Unlimited on Facebook and Twitter for more news.

Friday, April 6 has been designated by the World Health Organization as World Health Day. Being in good health requires a balance of many things, but something we can all agree on is that a healthy diet and enough exercise are up there as the two most important habits.

Did you know that bananas, like the fresh, organic bananas from Organics Unlimited, can help you in your quest for the best of two worlds; diet and exercise?

Not only do bananas provide a lot of important nutrients such as potassium, but when it comes to exercise, researchers have found that bananas can be just as effective, if not more, than energy sports drinks. For decades athletes and sports nutritionists have confirmed that eating or drinking carbohydrates during prolonged exertion allows one to continue performing at higher intensities and recover quicker with less inflammation. The secret to this? Fructose. Bananas are high in naturally occurring sugars and other natural substances that impact sports performance and recovery. Sports drinks however, also offer glucose, fructose and sucrose, but contain a host of manufactured, artificial flavors and chemicals.

While research on the science of bananas for athletic performance is not yet complete, one thing is clear: exercisers who prefer a natural, inexpensive and neatly packaged alternative to sports drinks should instead reach for a fresh, organic banana.

To learn more about our organic bananas and how you can offer Organics Unlimited and GROW organic bananas in your store, please visit OrganicsUnlimited.com. You may also follow Organics Unlimited on Facebook and Twitter for more news.