How to increase impulse cherry purchases during inflation

Growing organic cherries isn’t a trend at Stemilt, it’s a commitment. Stemilt has been dedicated to growing fresh fruit organically under its Artisan Organics brand since 1989 to meet the lifestyle needs of consumers who crave organics.

Marketing Director Brianna Shales said the company’s Artisan Organics cherry program presents an opportunity for retailers to carry a brand that promises varieties of unmatched freshness and flavor to encourage consumer purchases during inflationary times.

“To create a high-value organic cherry program for consumers, you need to carry a product that delivers on a promise to have the best flavor, firmness and sugars,” said Shales. “Stemilt’s been farming organically for three decades and that experience guides our teams to artfully grow Artisan Organics cherries for maximum quality that delights consumers.”

Stemilt Artisan Organics cherries are grown in an optimal location like Stemilt Hill in Wenatchee, WA, where warm days and cool nights make a place for cherries to develop firm textures and high Brix. A combination of nutrient-rich compost and picking cherries at their most flavorful is something fourth-generation cherry grower Kyle Mathison does to help grow organics cherries.

“Kyle has spent years perfecting a compost recipe for modern cherry varieties, like Skeena, to make them explode with flavors that will keep consumers coming back time and again,” said Shales. “Organic Skeena cherries are big, deep red in color, and have superior sweetness and freshness. If retailers can take advantage of this volume period in the first part of July, it will help drive impulse purchases for organic cherries during this time of inflation.”

Consumers are still investing in their personal health and the environment, which has proven that even despite inflationary pressures, they will come back for organic produce because it is better for people, the planet and the economy, according to New Hope Network.

“Organic cherries are a niche in the category,” said Shales. “They are seasonal and generate a high dollar ring while appealing to the consumer who values organics. Shoppers aren’t going to buy organic cherries if the option isn’t there so use the July volume ramp up to promote organic cherries. This is a way to raise produce dollars in both cherry and organic categories.”