The Nutty News Digest 

Issue 21 : Summer 2020
From all of us at Whitley's Peanut Factory, we want to say THANK YOU for your continued patronage and support through this unprecedented time! 

How have we been dealing with the coronavirus COVID - 19 pandemic here at Whitley's Peanut Factory?  Here's a brief look at what our work life has been like since March:

Social distancing, mask wearing, extra hand washing & sanitizing, extra facility sanitizing, increased packing and shipping of gifts (because you couldn't get together in person), increased packing and shipping for purchases for yourself (while you were staying safe at home), store closings, store re-openings (yes we are OPEN now!) creating store signage and 6' markers, making new policies and procedures and contingency plans.

   Our amazing staff works hard every day,  committed to bringing you the best tasting peanuts, other nuts and confections on the market.  And, they're committed  to serving you with a smile, even if it's hidden behind a mask right now. Yes, we've all faced challenges this year, but we know by working together, we will get through this!

Stay safe out there! 

A New Look for Whitley's is Coming Soon!

Over the past year, we have been working on a package and brand redesign that we have started rolling out this summer. Those of you who have been with us for over the years will recall that this is not the first time we have changed our look.....and we felt it was time again.

Whitley's packaging over the years!

Whitley's products are made with fresh, simple ingredients and we offer a wide variety of snack choices. Our new labels will convey this message, with a clean fresh look, color-coordinated flavor distinctions, easy to read product descriptions, and simple nutritional icons. We've also added "easy to open" peel off tops with resealable overcaps to all of our tin sizes.
 
Nothing has changed about our exceptional products other than the packaging! Rest assured, you can expect the same great products and service that you've always had from Whitley's.
 
Some of our products with the new labels have already begun shipping, while others will continue to come with the labels you are familiar with.  As we fully transition to the new packaging you may receive either the old or the new packaging, and in some cases, together in the same order.  Please bear with us as this will take a few months to cycle through.  

We hope you enjoy the new look and new features of our new packaging!

New Product Development is Under Way!


In addition to working on the new packaging and brand look, we've also been busy in the kitchen coming up with some new product recipes.  After a lot of trials and taste tests, we found some winners! 

Watch for our fall catalog where we'll be introducing four new flavors of seasoned Virginia peanuts. We hope you'll be as excited as we are!

Thanks for Sharing!

Our customers are the best!  And we LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!  We always appreciate you sharing your love of Whitley's Peanuts with us through email and social media.  And of course if you  ev er do have a problem we want to know about it so we can make it right.  

We've just finished up our annual survey, and want to THANK YOU for taking the time to participate.  We'll be reviewing your answers over the next few weeks and we can't wait read all your feedback and suggestions!

Whitley's Peanut Factory Featured Recipe

Laura Scholtz, Manager at our Williamsburg  store wanted to share this recipe with you.  She found it on allrecipes.com, (see link below) but made a few changes. Of course Laura uses Whitley's Homemade "All Natural" Peanut Butter. "And when I take them out of the oven, I sprinkle them with our salted home-cooked peanuts (chopped)."   Try it, and let us know how you like it, or share your favorite recipes using Whitley's nut products with us on Facebook or Instagram.   
Featured Recipe:  
Classic Peanut Butter Cookies  
yields 24 servings

Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup crunchy peanut butter
1 cup white sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
2 and a half cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
one half teaspoon salt
1 and one half teaspoons baking soda
Directions
Step 1 - Cream butter, peanut butter, and sugars together in a bowl; beat in eggs.
Step 2 - In a separate bowl, sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; stir into butter mixture. Put dough in refrigerator for 1 hour.
Step 3 - Roll dough into 1 inch balls and put on baking sheets. Flatten each ball with a fork, making a crisscross pattern. Bake in a preheated 375 degrees F oven for about 10 minutes or until cookies begin to brown.
 
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For over 33 years, Whitley's Peanut Factory has been producing the finest quality gourmet Virginia peanuts on the market. Our delicious "Home-Cooked" peanuts are still hand cooked and slowly roasted to perfection the old-fashioned way. Hand selected for their size (super extra large) and packaged at the peak of their flavor will assure you always receive a fine quality product from Whitley's. We hope you enjoy! 
 
All the best,

Your Whitley's Team 
Whitley's Peanut Factory
Operating Hours and Business Updates
COVID-19 STATUS

We are still taking orders and shipping as usual . There are no delays on our part in getting products ready to ship to you; however, please do consider giving some extra time for delivery as at times  the shipping carriers may experience some delays due to high demand.  


Our Retail Stores  are all open and following the CDC, state and local guidelines to keep
our customers and staff safe while delivering exceptional customer service.  

Williamsburg Store:
757-229-4056
9:30 am to 6 pm Daily

Gloucester Store:
804-642-1975
9:30 am to 6 pm Daily

Richmond Store:
804-747-3300
10 am to 6 pm Mon-Sat.
11 am to 5 pm Sun.
Customer Service
Customer Service  is OPEN and happy to help you with your orders.  Our hours are:  
8:30 am to 5:30 pm ET Mon-Fri. We are closed on weekends.

Call Toll Free: 
1-800-470-2244
to place your order by phone.
Please check our website, Facebook and Instagram for further information and updates.


Please continue to support the incredible array of small businesses in this country who offer such special products and services. Their success will keep this country moving forward!!!

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