Yuma, Ariz.-based Natural Delights' Coconut Mini Medjools dates are one of the 2022 Prevention magazine Healthy Food Awards winners.
The Prevention team read hundreds of nutrition labels and and sampled more than 300 packages with this judging criteria, according to a news release:
- Made with real, recognizable ingredients;
- No trans fats or hydrogenated oils; and
- Made with minimal amounts of sodium and added sugar.
At the end of taste-testing, the editors decided on 48 winners that they deemed deserving of a place in kitchens nationwide, including Natural Delights Mini Medjools.
“Our strategic partner, Elephant House PR, has done an exceptional job getting our core and new products in the hands of national media outlets to continue to drive demand for Natural Delights across the country,” Natural Delights Director of Marketing David Baxter said in the release. “We're glad to see that major publications like Prevention are in agreement that Mini Medjools are not only a healthy snack option, but one that tastes great and deserves a spot in people's pantry.”
The sweet, whole fresh fruit is grown in Bard Valley at the intersection of Arizona, California and Mexico, and is part of the Bard Valley Date Growers Association.
To grow Medjool date sales, retailers can showcase Mini Medjools in a display bin in the produce section or on an endcap with other healthy snacks. Retail displays can be ordered on the brand's Trade Resources page on the website.