Sunkist Lil Snappers Minneola Tangelos Highly Recommended by the Peachy's Pantry Panel!

Their bright orange skin and knobby top make the incomparable Minneola Tangelos by Sunkist appealing to the eyes.  

Sunkist’s Lil Snappers Minneola Tangelos are unblemished and moist inside, with a bold orange flavor that will nourish you and spur you on this winter.  

This tangerine/grapefruit hybrid is a perfect will transform any dish calling for grapefruit into a kid-friendly success.   

I intend to use Minneola Tangelos on my favorite salad: greens tossed with avocado, pomegranate seeds and Lil Snappers Minneola Tangelo slices in lieu of grapefruit.  

They are conveniently packaged in a resealable bag for easy storage and transport.  

Not only is the packaging practical, it is also designed to appeal to children. 

At a time when sugar based drinks and candy leverage design to appeal to kids, it is refreshing to see a Sunkist do the same for its nourishing oranges.  

Minneola Tangelos make a beautiful display, either whole or cut.  

The zesty scent of a cut Minneola Tangelo will make mouths water.

If you are like us, then you are always searching for the perfect 

healthy snack. That is why we are so happy to discover Sunkist Lil 

Snappers Minneola Tangelos. These cute little  tangerine/grapefruit 

hybrids make our day. They are just the right size for kids of all 

ages, but are big on taste and flavor. Overflowing with sweet 

juiciness, these make a great snack for your kids and their 

classmates, but we will warn you they are so delicious you may keep 

them all for yourself. A go to snack to get you through your busy 

day, filled with vitamins and bold flavor they won't let you down. 

Throw a few in your bag and snack at your own will, be warned they are 

addictive. Minneola Lil Snappers hit the spot any time of day and 

come in a resealable plastic carrying bag. Lil Snappers, kid size 

fruit come in varity of flavors. Their quality and freshness is never 

compromised, as Sunkist continues to operate a cooperative of family 

growers since 1893.

As they say, the grandparents of this Minneola came from tangerines and grapefruits, a story in itself. Adding value to history is another way of introducing attraction to a new generation of snackers out there. Kids are what they eat, after all, and having a handy bag of Lil Snappers around can tempt anyone to a quick breakfast treat. If you pack a lunch for your family, or yourself, one of these bright and cheerful little oranges will add fiber to the diet, and spark the imagination. Recipes? Oh, yes, with the flavorful tangelo, recipes are a natural follow-up. Great in salmon dishes, or even in a basic salad, the distinctive colorful interior will add color and verve. The flavor is wonderful, with it's cross hatched provenance. Sunkist has a website devoted to sparking the imagination, in a kid-friendly way. This is marketing at its best, and children will benefit from the practical size of the fruit, and the healthy approach to the daily intake. Sidebar: the pectin in an orange helps maintain appetite control! Stock up on Lil Snappers and be kind to the small members of the family.

Tangelos are one of my favorite types of oranges. They don't last long in my house. Because the Lil Snappers bag had so many, I knew I had to take some into school and pass them out as snacks to my students. They were a huge hit! I heard no complaining about peeling them and I have never seen my students eat up an orange as fast as they ate these. I couldn't believe how many students came back and asked for more. They were so juicy that they helped quench the thirst of several of my students. I can't wait to get more to bring into school. I highly recommend them.

The Lil Snappers™ citrus line of kid-sized fruit is now available as the newest member of the Sunkist® family. The launch is part of Stemilt’s Lil Snappers program to market kid-sized fruit for small hands. The convenient grab ‘n go 3 lb. citrus bags join Stemilt’s robust apple and pear lineup.

Lil Snappers come in five Sunkist citrus varieties available in the US and Canada: Navel oranges, Cara Cara navel oranges, Moro blood oranges, Minneola tangelos, and California mandarins. In addition to the new citrus offerings, Sunkist and Stemilt plan to introduce mixed-variety bags, such as Gala apples and Navel oranges, later this year.

“Kids love citrus and the introduction of the Sunkist/Lil Snappers citrus line will give them so many choices in just the right size AND in fun, convenient packaging,” said Julie DeWolf, Director of Retail Marketing at Sunkist Growers. “This launch offers our retail partners an opportunity to increase the value of their citrus portfolios and programs.” 

Sunkist and Stemilt will be driving demand at the retail level with engaging packaging and display elements. Retailers can customize their Lil Snappers program with colorful display-ready trays, pop-up quarter bins and customizable point-of-sale materials and in-store promotions.

Supporting the launch is a new Lil Snappers consumer website (www.lilsnappers.com) with nutrition information, kid-friendly recipes and games. Lil Snappers packaging features a QR code that takes consumers to a mobile version of the website for on-the-go product information. 

“With the launch of the Lil Snappers website, we are engaging moms and kids with creative kid-friendly recipes and sharing tools like Facebook and Pinterest,” said DeWolf. “Consumers will be able to access this content, even before making a purchase, with the QR code on each Lil Snappers bag.” 

The Lil Snappers Sunkist/Stemilt collaboration was announced last fall. The premium, kid-sized fruit is packaged in re-sealable three-pound bags that are designed to stand up in retail displays and consumers’ refrigerators for easy storage. In addition to convenience, the Lil Snappers line will offer variety as well with new citrus/apple and possibly pear combos being offered later this year.

Both companies will maintain sales of their own products under the Lil Snappers brand, with Stemilt handling apples and pears, as well as the combo bags, and Sunkist handling oranges. The two companies will collaborate on cross-category consumer and trade promotions.

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About Sunkist

Sunkist is a cooperative of family growers since 1893. Steadfast to its commitment to provide quality fresh fruit, Sunkist is one of the world's oldest and largest citrus marketing cooperatives, packing millions of cartons of fruit each year. Expanding its presence beyond the produce aisle, the Sunkist® brand has licensed its name to more than 700 products – ranging from vitamins to beverages - in over 55 different countries. For more information about Sunkist, visit www.sunkist.com. Follow Sunkist on Twitter, Facebook, and You Tube. Sunkist is a registered trademark of ©2013 Sunkist Growers, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

About Stemilt 

Stemilt Growers is a leading tree fruit growing, packing and shipping company based in Wenatchee, Washington. Owned and operated by the Mathison family, Stemilt is the leading shipper of sweet cherries and the largest supplier of organic tree fruits in the nation. Stemilt has also demonstrated a commitment to sustainable agriculture and social responsibility since 1989, when founder Tom Mathison launched the company’s Responsible Choice program. For more information about Stemilt, visit www.stemilt.com and follow Stemilt on Facebook, Twitter, and You Tube.

Add legal lines: “Sunkist is a registered trademark of Sunkist Growers, Inc. Lil Snappers is a trademark of Stemilt Growers, LLC, used under license.”