Seal the Seasons provides locally grown and frozen produce from North Carolina farmers to customers year-round. They partner directly with local farmers to freeze produce immediately after harvest, reducing the distance between farmers and consumers. Through their website, social media presence, newsletters and events, they share recipes, farmer profiles, and promote conscious consumption of local, non-GMO fruits and vegetables. Their goal is to make locally sourced food available all year long.
16. PR— Website
Seal the Seasons believes that farmers-market
fresh food should be available year-round, that’s why we’ve
dedicated ourselves to partnering with NC farmers to
provide local, non-GMO fruits and vegetables straight to
your freezers – all year.
We’re the only NC company that offers locally
grown, locally frozen, and wholefully enjoyed produce year-
round. Our partnerships with local farmers puts less
distance between you and what you eat. We make
conscious consumption easy for the everyday buyer.
FrontPage
18. "Why have I stuck with farming?
It’s the way you’re raised. I was
raised working 70-80 hours a
week – does not bother me a bit,
as long as I get a break. People
talk about a 40-hour workweek,
but most of the time I’ve
achieved that by Wednesday. On
the other hand, when most
people get ready for work, they
have to get dressed up, commute
and so on. Most days I get up
and brush my teeth and I’m at
work.”
- Mark Lyon
PR— Website:FarmerBios
Food for the average American meal travels an estimated 1500 miles from the farm gate to the consumer’s plate. Seal the Seasons’ pride and emphasis on quality, locally-sourced produce puts consumers closer to the farming process.
Seal the Seasons Overview - who we are, what our mission/values are
Strengths - brand image/good reputation; good price
Weaknesses - social media, website, lack of marketing
Opportunities - expand on differences since it’s the only locally-grown frozen market
Threats - market dominated by house brand products
Authentic (hands with blackberries)
Unique (Wise and Daniel)
Transparent (farmer couple)
Relational (Lyon and Patrick)
Accessible (bottom right)
Packaged Foods Report: Nearly half of people surveyed said that they are willing to pay up to 10% more for locally sourced food. And nearly 1 in 3 said they’re willing to pay 25% more.
Evident market for locally-sourced food → people are more conscious of where their food comes from
VALUE - UNIQUE
MRI data identifying our target demographic → women, attended college, 25-35, 55-65, middle to upper class
Jane - Health-Nut Mom
Deb - Community-Oriented Grandma
Seal the family. Seal the community. Seal the seasons. → Eat Well. Do Good.
Overall digital campaign
All aspects lead back to brand image characteristics -
Increase brand awareness/recognition
81% of Pinterest users are female
VALUE - ACCESSIBLE
Seal the Seasons
Although these were intended for Instagram, they can be used for other promotional materials as well.
Continue to keep Facebook relevant.
Example of current Facebook page
They currently have a Twitter account, but haven’t updated it in a while. Add more facts and links to interesting articles and pictures.
NC ranks 3rd nationally in the number of farms selling through a CSA agreement - CSA is community-supported agricultre
NC ranks 5th natinoally for the number of farms selling their product directly to retail stores
VALUE - RELATIONAL
(Farm Bureau of NC)
Media Kit (press releases, media advisory, media list)
Changed structure of website - made it easier to navigate/accessible
Seal the family.
Partnership with Elmo’s Diner (local, fresh food) to incorporate berries into certain dishes → brand awareness
Cooking Class - partnered with Southern Season - how to cook/freeze foods: strawberries (emphasizes being different)
Smoothies
Seal the Community.
Importance is not on increasing sales, but again, more on brand recognition
Printed/made by local environmentally-friendly businesses
Simple, minimalist design focused on promoting the brand name and uniting in a community around it
How the holiday season relates to Seal the Seasons