Put your creativity on display and show us your best St. Patrick’s Day–themed produce set featuring Granny Smith apples and D’Anjou pears.

Think bold greens, eye-catching presentation, and a display that stops shoppers in their tracks. This is your chance to turn classic green fruit into a standout seasonal moment — and win big while doing it.

• Build a St. Patrick’s Day–inspired display with a Superfresh #EatApples bin.
• Feature Superfresh Growers 5lb Granny Smith pouch bags and bulk D’Anjou pears
• Add green + gold flair that celebrates the season
• Display from March 8-28
• Submit photos to form below by March 28

ENTRY FORM

• Grand Prize: $400 Gift Card
• Second Place: $300 Gift Card
• Third Place: $200 Gift Card
• Honorable Mention: $100 Gift Card

Bonus: Every produce manager that enters receives a Superfresh hat or water bottle.

St. Patrick’s Day may be a short holiday on the calendar, but it offers a strong opportunity for produce displays that drive impulse purchases. With shoppers naturally drawn to green-themed merchandising as early as the day after Valentine's Day, simple, color-forward displays can create a visual impact without adding complexity to store operations. 

With new trends showing the continued rise of GLP1 usage and shifts in shopper cravings toward fresh fruits and vegetables, Granny Smith apples and d’Anjou pears are natural fits for St. Patrick’s Day promotions. Both fruit varieties offer a familiar, trusted eating experience with versatility for cooking and baking, while seamlessly tying into the holiday’s green color theme.

Display Strategies That Drive Sales 

• Color-blocked green displays in the produce department create a clean, cohesive seasonal statement
• St. Patrick’s Day signage or green accenting enhances visibility
• Front of store or front of produce department display bins for high traffic exposure
• Placement near the bakery or cheeses to encourage pairing ideas
• Smaller basket displays near the deli or prepared foods to position fruit as a fresh balance to rich meals
• Cross-Merchandising Opportunities
  • St. Patrick’s Day displays are an easy way to build baskets with minimal effort. Effective pairings include:
    • Granny Smith apples with baking ingredients
    • Anjou pears with specialty cheeses
    • Pears with salad kits and vinaigrettes
    • Grannies and d’Anjou’s paired with caramel dips or snack mixes

Inspire Shoppers with Recipe Tie-Ins 

Featuring recipes alongside displays can help shoppers visualize how to use these items at home, beyond simple snacking. Signage and QR codes linking to on-theme, approachable recipes can boost movement. 

See our St. Patrick's Day Recipe Round-Up for Inspiration 

Leveraging existing content from our website keeps execution simple while adding value for shoppers. Simple, Seasonal, and Effective. 

St. Patrick’s Day doesn’t require complicated promotions to be successful. Featuring Granny Smith apples and D'Anjou pears allows retail to tap into the seasonal excitement with familiar products, strong visuals, and flexible merchandising options. 

Superfresh Growers is here to support you with display planning and merchandising ideas to help make this a successful seasonal moment!