Northgate Gonzalez Markets won big in this year's Mango Mania Display Contest.
The National Mango Board announced the winners of its annual contest, awarding more than $10,000 in cash and prizes. Fernando Armada took first place in the 7 or more cash registers category, and was one of five winners from the Anaheim, Calif.-based chain.
A total of ninety entries were received for the contest, in two categories. They were judged based on creativity of display, visual appeal and effectiveness in educating customers about mangoes.
Entrants reported a 103% increase in mango sales compared to the same week a year prior.
“Every year, we are impressed with the level of creativity and hard work that produce personnel dedicates to their mango displays,” said Rachel Muñoz, director of marketing for the Orlando-based National Mango Board, in a news release. “The results of this contest proves to us, once again, that retailers are excited about mangos and that this contest is a great way to boost mango sales and increase mango movement.”
First through fourth place, along with honorable mentions, were awarded in two categories: one to six registers and seven or more registers.
Seven or more registers:
Honorable mentions ($200 prize):
- Dave Richards, Cash Saver, Des Moines, IA
- Wilson Narvaez, Ctown, Peeskill, NY
- Tony Stimic, CV's Savers Club, Greenwood, AR
- Brent Cizek, Lueken's Village Foods, Bemidji, MN
- Javier Rocha, Northgate Market, San Diego, CA
- Felipe Barajas, Northgate Market, Chula Vista, CA
- Javier Solano, Northgate Market, Anaheim, CA
- Cesar Escatel, Northgate Market, La Puente, CA
One to six registers:
Honorable mentions ($200 prize):
- Doug Douglas, CV's Savers Club, Danville, AR
- Efren Pinera, Hilltop Red Apple Market, Seattle, WA
- Tim Baker, Lowes Foods, Hickory, NC
- Victor Mouse, Marvin's Savers Club, Chouteau, OK
- Jose Cortes, Northgate Market, Inglewood, CA
- Tracie Newberry, Piggly Wiggly, Pinetops, NC
- Billy Selig, Piggly Wiggly fo Sanford, Sanford, NC
- Roy Scott, Stump's Family Market, San Diego, CA