Country Sweet Produce’s Bako Sweet line of sweet potatoes is now certified by the American Heart Association’s Heart-Check Food Certification Program, just in time to celebrate American Heart Month and National Sweet Potato Month this February.
Country Sweet Produce’s Bako Sweet line of sweet potatoes is now certified by the American Heart Association’s Heart-Check Food Certification Program.
As shoppers look for healthier, but still tasty ways to incorporate fresh foods into their diets this year, sweet potatoes remain top of mind. Not only are they heart-healthy, but they are also a gluten-free alternative thanks to Whole30 influencers who brought us sweet potato toast and Vegan influencers who made sweet potatoes the star of so many plant-based dishes. Just last month, Bako Sweet’s Organic Sweet Potato Steam Bags won the "Eat This, Not That 2022" Food Award for Best Healthy Starchy Side.
To celebrate National Sweet Potato Month this month, Bako Sweet is hosting a Grown With Love giveaway on its Instagram page from February 1, 2022 - February 28, 2022 where people have the opportunity to win a year of free sweet potatoes, a heart-shaped Le Creuset dish and “sweet potato lovers” swag. Last year, the brand hosted a similar giveaway and saw more than 5,000 participants.
Left to right: Alexandra Rae Molumby, Whitney Stuart
“Retailers have a massive opportunity in February to benefit from the trending content surrounding sweet potatoes by creating product displays and offering recipe ideas in-store and online,” said Alexandra Rae Molumby, marketing manager for Bako Sweet. “There are several days throughout the month to continue to promote sweet potatoes as well, thanks to the Super Bowl and Valentine’s Day, followed by National Cook a Sweet Potato Day on February 22.”
Bako Sweet also has a library of heart-healthy recipes that also work well for the Super Bowl and Valentine’s Day.
“Sweet potatoes are such a fun food and their nutritious benefit is hard to beat since they are rich in Vitamin C, potassium and loaded with fiber,” said Whitney Stuart, dietitian and diabetes educator at Whitness Nutrition. “A sweet potato is the perfect high-fiber complement to any meal since they can be used for sweet or savory dishes.”
Retailers can show the sweet potato love this month by providing heart-healthy recipe ideas online and in-store and filling the shelves with Bako Sweet’s award-winning products.
For more information about Bako Sweet, click here or contact the sales team at [email protected] or 661-858-1075 to place an order.
For more information:
Beth Keeton
Country Sweet Produce
Tel: +1 (972) 754-7889
[email protected]
https://bakosweet.com/