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Merchandising Artichokes
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The Artichoke itself is a natural complement to the produce department. Artichokes
have a rich, deep-green color that complements other produce items and
“stack” well for building large end-cap displays. If handled properly,
Ocean Mist Artichokes will look and taste fresh for up to two weeks. It is important
to keep them cool and moist. Here are some tips to help you merchandise Artichokes:
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It is recommended for Artichokes to be refrigerated while on display.
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Refrigerate Artichokes at 34° Fahrenheit or 1° Celsius.
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Do not re-trim stems. Ocean Mist Farms harvests each Artichoke with two and a half-inch stems to retain the natural moisture. Re-trimming will cause Artichokes to lose up to 30 percent of their moisture and weight, and stems will darken within seconds of re-trimming.
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Asparagus trays or bowls work well as merchandising tools to keep stems hydrated.
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Remove any damaged petals.
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Merchandise Artichokes on their sides, stem-to-stem, for easier handling by you and your shoppers.
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Place next to lemons for both color blocking and encouraging an impulse purchase. Lemons are commonly used in preparing fresh Artichokes.
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Create side displays in other departments such as in the meat and fish department . . . again to prompt an impulse purchase as a meal solution. Artichokes make the perfect side dish with any meat, poultry or fish dish.
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Side dipping ingredients such as mayo, balsamic vinegar and ready-to-eat sauces make a great cross promotion and encourage impulse purchase as meal solutions.
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Offer many sizes for increased sales. Shoppers use different sizes for different recipes.
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