Go Big on Sublime Citrus Now! Slimmed Down Sets Showcasing Staples Are Up Next!
With just a few short weeks of availability left on many citrus varieties, now’s the time to go all out on stunning displays featuring Navel, Cara Cara, Blood oranges and late-season mandarins such as Gold Nugget, Murcott and Pixie. As the diversity of citrus offerings wane over the next month, plan to transition to slimmed-down citrus sets featuring delicious staple varieties.
Shoppers' fruit cravings will soon be consumed by a lust for berries, grapes, stone fruit and melons, but citrus remains a kitchen staple any season. Organic grapefruit, Valencia oranges, limes and lemons will remain consistently available for the remainder of the year. In May, keep an eye out for a shot of Midknight Valencia orange, a variety particularly delicious for juicing.
Slimmed-down citrus displays don’t have to be sad! Pile staple varieties high and look for opportunities to cross-merchandise. Avocados and limes are a no-brainer, and tropicals can inspire citrus and fruit pairings for cocktails and desserts. April holidays bring plenty of brunching, so have grapefruit and Valencia oranges at the ready for mimosas and lemons to squeeze onto asparagus!