Pomegranates

Commodity Overview

Capitalize on pomegranates short availability window to promote them heavily during that time. Shoppers familiar with pomegranates will be looking for them, and those who are unfamiliar may be drawn to a new flavor.

PLUs

4445 small
3127 large

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Facts

Pomegranates have gained favor from the public for their health benefits. Pomegranates are high in vitamin C, which is a known antioxidant that helps to fight cancer. Pomegranate juice contains a high concentration of three types of polyphenols, which have been shown to help prevent cancer and heart disease. Pomegranate juice can help improve blood flow to the heart in people with certain types of heart disease and may help prevent the collection of plaque in the arteries.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the following nutrient content descriptors for pomegranates: cholesterol-free, high in fiber and high in vitamin C.

Sales Strategies

Cross-merchandise pomegranates with pomegranate juice, bagged salads, salad dressing and croutons. Pomegranates are only available from late summer to early winter with promotable supplies available from October to January. Use that short window to promote them heavily. Fall: Include pomegranates in fall fruit promotions. Promote them as a great addition to Halloween parties. Winter: Pomegranates hit their stride in early winter. Include them in holiday promotions. Their bright red color means they can be used as a decoration as well as an addition to the holiday meal. Promote pomegranates as a great topping to holiday salads. Offer samples of pomegranates as a way to familiarize shoppers with how to cut a pomegranate and remove the arils.

Dynamic Displays

Pomegranates look sturdy, but they can crack with too much weight, so be sure to keep stacking to a minimum.
Make pomegranates the centerpiece of the display during their short availability window.
Pomegranates and persimmons have similar availability windows and complementary flavors so display them together.
Use pomegranates’ bright color to create an eye-catching color break.
Offer tips on how to cut pomegranates and remove the seeds on your display.

Food Service

Include pomegranate juice on your menu. Its health benefits are becoming more well known among consumers.
Use pomegranate juice to flavor smoothies or iced tea.
Add pomegranate arils in salads and on salad bars.
Top pancakes and waffles with pomegranates.

In the Backroom

Shipping
Pomegranates are sold mostly in trays – 2-layer traypacks, 6-pack trays and euro-trays. They are sold by count in 20-, 24-, 30- and 36-count packs. They also are sold in bulk bins. RPC -- 6411, 6413, 6416

Grades
Pomegranates are subject to no official U.S. grade standards.

Handling
Temperature: 45-55 F, 7.2-12.8 C Relative humidity: 90-95% Mist: No Typical shelf life: 1 month Susceptible to chilling injury if kept below 41 F (5 C).

Equivalents

1 medium pomegranate = ¾ cup seeds 1 medium pomegranate = ½ cup juice

North Bay Produce Inc HQ

Overview (26) (11) (15)

Business Type:

Exporter

Location HQ:

Traverse City, 49685 Michigan

Phone:

+1 231-946-1941

Fax:

+1 231-946-1902

Website:

www.northbayproduce.com

Commodities:

Berries (2), Deciduous Fruit (1), Organic Produce (5), Cooking Vegetables (2)

Schwartz, Ben B., & Sons, Inc.

Overview (12) (0) (5)

Business Type:

Trucking

Location HQ:

Detroit, 48209-2977 Michigan

Phone:

+1 313-841-8300

Fax:

+1 313-841-1253

Website:

www.benbdetroit.com

Commodities:

Berries (3), Deciduous Fruit (1), Melons (1), Stone Fruit (1), Tropical Fruit (2), Cooking Vegetables (2)

Coosemans LA Inc

Overview (9) (8) (5)

Business Type:

Shipper

Location HQ:

Los Angeles, 90021 California

Phone:

+1 213-689-1551

Fax:

+1 213-689-1583

Website:

www.coosemansla.com

Commodities:

Berries (5), Citrus (3), Deciduous Fruit (2)

M. Levin and Company, Inc.

Overview (3) (0) (12)

Business Type:

Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Philadelphia, 19153 Pennsylvania

Phone:

+1 215-336-2900

Fax:

+1 215-755-6757

Website:

www.mlevinco.com

Commodities:

Berries (6), Citrus (4)

S Strock & Co., Inc.

Overview (15) (4) (12)

Business Type:

Shipper

Location HQ:

Boston, 02150 Massachusetts

Phone:

+1 617-884-0263

Fax:

+1 617-884-7310

Website:

www.strock.com

Commodities:

Berries (5), Citrus (5)

JW Farms Organic Inc

Overview (1) (0) (0)

Business Type:

Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Watsonville, 95076-4838 California

Phone:

+1 831-288-0505

Fax:

+1 831-288-0575

Website:

jwfarms.com

Commodities:

Berries (10)

Valley Fruit and Produce/Continental Export

Overview (1) (1) (11)

Business Type:

Exporter

Location HQ:

Los Angeles, 90021-1616 California

Phone:

+1 213-627-8736 - Ext. 1330

Website:

www.valleyproduce.com

Commodities:

Berries (6), Citrus (4)

A & Z Produce

Overview (3) (0) (10)

Business Type:

Broker

Location HQ:

North Salt Lake, 84054 Utah

Phone:

+1 801-359-2081

Fax:

+1 801-532-3859

Website:

www.azproduce.net

Commodities:

Berries (6), Deciduous Fruit (4)

UNFI Produce - Headquarters

Overview (35) (0) (7)

Business Type:

Shipper

Location HQ:

Providence, 02908-5637 Rhode Island

Phone:

+1 856-241-9090,+1 800-899-5944

Fax:

+1 866-386-2371

Website:

www.unfifresh.com

Commodities:

Berries (1), Deciduous Fruit (5), Stone Fruit (4)

Sunterra Distribution LLC

Overview (3) (0) (0)

Business Type:

Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Dallas, 75201 Texas

Phone:

+1 469-547-6161

Website:

www.sunterraproduce.com

Commodities:

Berries (10)

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JW Farms Organic Inc

Overview (1) (0) (0)

Business Type:

Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Watsonville, 95076-4838 California

Berries:

Strawberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Gold Raspberries, Red Raspberries, Specialty Berries, Red Currants, Kiwiberries

Coast Produce Company

Overview (5) (0) (9)

Business Type:

Broker, Shipper, Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Los Angeles, 90021 California

Berries:

Blackberries, Blueberries

Deciduous Fruit:

Apples, Asian Pears, Grapes, Pomegranates

Melons:

Cantaloupe

Stone Fruit:

Cherries, Nectarines, Peaches

Bari Produce LLC

Overview (5) (0) (0)

Business Type:

Exporter, Grower, Shipper

Location HQ:

Fresno, 93704 California

Deciduous Fruit:

Grapes, Pomegranates

Stone Fruit:

Apricots, Cherries, Nectarines, Peaches, Plums, Plumcots

Berries:

Blueberries

North Bay Produce Inc HQ

Overview (26) (11) (15)

Business Type:

Exporter, Shipper, Importer

Location HQ:

Traverse City, 49685 Michigan

Berries:

Blackberries, Blueberries

Deciduous Fruit:

Pomegranates

Organic Produce:

Organic Apples, Organic Asparagus, Organic Blackberries, Organic Blueberries, Organic Raspberries

Cooking Vegetables:

Snow Peas, Sugar Snap Peas

Schwartz, Ben B., & Sons, Inc.

Overview (12) (0) (5)

Business Type:

Broker, Importer, Wholesaler, Trucking

Location HQ:

Detroit, 48209-2977 Michigan

Berries:

Blackberries, Blueberries, Strawberries

Deciduous Fruit:

Pomegranates

Melons:

Cantaloupe

Stone Fruit:

Apricots

Tropical Fruit:

Carambola, Plantains

Cooking Vegetables:

Celery Root, Leeks

S Strock & Co., Inc.

Overview (15) (4) (12)

Business Type:

Shipper, Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Boston, 02150 Massachusetts

Berries:

Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Strawberries

Citrus:

Grapefruit, Lemons, Limes, Oranges, Clementines / Mandarins / Tangerines

Farmacopia Farms LLC

Overview (2) (0) (0)

Business Type:

Grower, Shipper

Location HQ:

Montgomery, 77356 Texas

Berries:

Blackberries, Blueberries, Raspberries, Red Raspberries, Strawberries

Citrus:

Limes

Deciduous Fruit:

Apples, Figs, Grapes, Green Grapes

Esscalo HQ

Overview (3) (0) (0)

Business Type:

Broker, Exporter, Importer

Location HQ:

San Antonio, 78258 Texas

Berries:

Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Strawberries

Deciduous Fruit:

Pomegranates

Tropical Fruit:

Carambola, Plantains

Cooking Vegetables:

Celery Root, Leeks, Parsley Root

Beck Grove

Overview (2) (0) (0)

Business Type:

Grower

Location HQ:

Fallbrook, 92028-3735 California

Citrus:

Grapefruit, Lemons, Limes, Oranges

Deciduous Fruit:

Apples, Pears, Pomegranates

Tropical Fruit:

Mangoes

Cooking Vegetables:

Herbs

Specialties:

Cherimoya

A & Z Produce

Overview (3) (0) (10)

Business Type:

Broker, Wholesaler

Location HQ:

North Salt Lake, 84054 Utah

Berries:

Blackberries, Blueberries, Raspberries, Gold Raspberries, Red Raspberries, Strawberries

Deciduous Fruit:

Koru Apples, Cosmic Crisp® Apples, Envy™ Apples, Jazz™ Apples

Pomegranates

Pomegranates

Commodity Overview

PLUs

Facts

Sales Strategies

Dynamic Displays

Food Service

In the Backroom

Equivalents

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