Tag Archives: November 2012 Feature

A Pumpkin For Every Taste

If pumpkin mania has hit your store in the last month, you are not alone. Chances are, you have noticed the growing number of pumpkin flavored products offered by brands. A glance at one popular grocery store’s October catalogue included everything from pumpkin cakes, bread and pancakes to pumpkin ravioli, tea and soup. Brands and […]

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Quest For Success

Last month the company-wide initiative QUEST FOR SUCCESS gave away $2,000 in prizes to associates. By creating additional events or cost savings for the company, you can join hundreds of your co-workers in improving the company, and have your chance to win weekly cash prizes. You have until December 31 to implement cost-savings methods or […]

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Recipe of the Month: Pumpkin Soup

Recipe courtesy of allrecipes.com INGREDIENTS: 1 cup chopped onion 2 tbsp butter, melted 2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon 1/8 tsp ground ginger 1/8 tsp ground black pepper 1 cup heavy whipping cream DIRECTIONS: Saute onion in butter in a medium saucepan until tender. Add […]

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5 Things You Need to Know This Month

1. Pumpkin mania is on! Read more in this issue. 2. Prepare in-store events for the holidays with these tips. 3. Specialty foods are gaining popularity. Find out what shoppers are looking for this month. 4. Maximizing holiday FSIs. Bring shoppers full circle from their home to yours. 5. Check out this month’s recipe for […]

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By the Numbers

248 MILLION The number of turkeys raised in the United States in 2011 1621 The year the Pilgrims celebrated the first Thanksgiving 20 ft. The diameter of the world’s largest pumpkin $49.20 The average cost of Thanksgiving dinner for 10 people in 2011>

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Food for Thought We Want To Hear From You!

What are your favorite family recipes for holiday parties and meals? Is your sweet potato casserole to die for? Share your favorite dish with us at newsletters@daymon.com and it could appear in the next Retail News Insider! Email your entry today to newsletters@daymon.com!

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