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

Hearty Fresh Inc

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Business Type:

Grower, Shipper, Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Byron Center, 49315 Michigan

Berries:

Blueberries, Cranberries, Strawberries

Citrus:

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

Deciduous Fruit:

Grapes, Pears

Buy Fresh Produce Inc

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Business Type:

Shipper, Retailer, Wholesaler, Packaging

Location HQ:

City Of Commerce, 90040 California

Berries:

Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Strawberries, Specialty Berries

Citrus:

Grapefruit, Lemons, Limes, Oranges

Produce Terminal, The

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Business Type:

Retailer, Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Vancouver, V6A 2K2 British Columbia

Berries:

Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Strawberries

Citrus:

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

Deciduous Fruit:

Apples

United Fruit & Produce Co Inc

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Business Type:

Broker, Shipper, Importer, Wholesaler

Location HQ:

St Louis, 63102 Missouri

Berries:

Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Strawberries

Citrus:

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

John Vena Inc.

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Business Type:

Importer, Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Philadelphia, 19153 Pennsylvania

Berries:

Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Specialty Berries

Citrus:

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

King Saloman Produce dba USA Farm Fresh

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Business Type:

Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Brooklyn, 11232 New York

Berries:

Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Strawberries

Citrus:

Lemons, Oranges, Clementines / Mandarins / Tangerines

Deciduous Fruit:

Apples, Grapes, Pears

Marjon Specialty Foods Inc

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Business Type:

Grower, Shipper, Importer, Wholesaler, Packaging

Location HQ:

Plant City, 33567 Florida

Deciduous Fruit:

Asian Pears, Figs, Pomegranates

Stone Fruit:

Cherries

Tropical Fruit:

Bananas, Carambola, Coconuts

Cooking Vegetables:

Cauliflower, Celery Root, Garlic

Everyday Fresh Produce Inc

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Business Type:

Broker, Importer, Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Chicago, 60608 Illinois

Citrus:

Limes

Deciduous Fruit:

Pomegranates

Tropical Fruit:

Carambola, Coconuts, Pineapple, Plantains

Cooking Vegetables:

Eggplant, Okra, Turnips

Salad Vegetables:

Spinach

RJO Produce Marketing

Overview (2) (0) (0)

Business Type:

Broker, Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Logan Township, 08085-1763 New Jersey

Berries:

Blackberries, Blueberries, Raspberries, Strawberries

Citrus:

Grapefruit, Lemons, Oranges

Deciduous Fruit:

Apples, Figs, Grapes

Initiative Foods LLC

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Business Type:

Processor

Location HQ:

Sanger, 93657 California

Berries:

Strawberries

Deciduous Fruit:

Pears, Pomegranates

Stone Fruit:

Peaches, Plums

Cooking Vegetables:

Peas, Potatoes, Pumpkins, Squash, Summer, Squash, Winter

Pomegranates

Pomegranates

Commodity Overview

PLUs

Facts

Sales Strategies

Dynamic Displays

Food Service

In the Backroom

Equivalents

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