To help consumers ring in the winter holiday season, Minnesota-based retailer Coborn’s, provided some great entertaining ideas for shoppers by pairing Minnesota cheeses and pears a delicious, two-month promotion. The promotion was successful as store shoppers were eager to participate, fueling a strong increase in cheese sales during November and December as compared to the previous year.
Consumers enjoyed a variety of gouda, gorgonzola and blue cheeses produced by Minnesota-based Caves of Faribault and Eichtens Cheese at in-store demos in three stores. These sampling events resulted in a sales lift of 66 percent as compared to December 2017, and a nearly 49 percent increase in November as compared to last year. Shoppers also picked up materials on dairy benefits and suggestions for how to feature these cheeses while entertaining.
Midwest Dairy continues to grow our relationship with Coborn’s, working with them to increase dairy demand in the milk and yogurt category.
