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Food Sales Equal Opportunity for Tree Farms

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With a captive and festive audience, Christmas Tree Farms make a unique and profitable market for concession foods. Families are looking for an enriching experience. They are building their holiday traditions with their children. Adding food sales is a way to not only benefit guests, but also grow the farm’s bottom line.

There are options. Start as small as a few select items or plan for a full snack bar menu. We’ve prepared a list of items and explained the preparation level associated with each to help farm operators make the best decisions.

Prepackaged Caramel Corn – Guests will enjoy snacking on sweet, seasonal caramel corn. With no preparation, this is one of the simplest options to get started. To gain more profitability, consider packaging your own gourmet popcorn. It can be made in red and green colors or in a variety of seasonal flavors. Then sell in tins as a special holiday gift.

Winter Frost Cotton Candy – Cotton candy is an ideal treat because it can be prepared in advance or on-site. The fresh minty flavor is perfect for the season. And the blue color makes it a great fit for a “Frozen” theme that can be enjoyed by kids of all ages.

Munch for Lunch – For those who want to provide heartier snack foods for their patrons’ appetites, it may be wise to invest in a hot dog grill. It’s simple, and can pair with other items to make a meal. And folks love the warmth on a cold, winter day. Hot soft pretzels are another popular, easy-to-make item. Just heat up in the warmer and you have a snack that’s sure to sell.

Unique Sweet & Warm Treats – These are foods that can become delicious traditions! Try funnel cakes with whipped cream topped with red and green sprinkles. Another favorite is fudge puppies, warm waffles covered in hot fudge, served on a stick. While these take more prep, they bring in higher profits. Plus, guests will return year after year, with fond memories of these flavors.

Farm Fresh – The tastes of the farm add to the experience! Serve apple cider (cool or warm) for a thirst-quenching and one-of-a-kind beverage. (It can be made super easy with Frusheez® Apple Cider Mix.) Another tasty treat is caramel or candy apples. Make them in holiday style by decorating them like ornaments with jeweled sprinkles. Or as an added personal touch, provide a station where kids can decorate it themselves.

Don’t miss an opportunity to see what fun foods can do for your business! We work year-round to help meet the needs of our customers. Winter, spring, summer or fall, we’ve got all the best in concession equipment and supplies. Learn more about what can make the most profits for you. Contact a representative today via phone 1-800-543-0862 or email [email protected].

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