THE NUTTY NEWS DIGEST
HELLO SPRING!

We are so ready for warmer weather, sunshine, and all the wonderful things that spring brings!

As the first quarter of 2021 draws to a close we'd like to share with you what's been happening here since our last newsletter in addition to letting you know some exciting new things that are coming up.

  • In January we caught our breath after the busy holiday season and began planning for the rest of 2021. We've got some exciting new initiatives to roll out this year. Be watching!

  • In February we celebrated National Snack Month with sales and specials and helped many of you send Valentine treats to loved ones. Thanks to all who filled out our Survey! We appreciate all the great feedback and ideas.

  • March was National Peanut Month and we celebrated with two social media giveaways and several specials on our Virginia Peanuts. Jill Bauer featured Whitley's Peanut Factory in her blog and shared several of her very own recipes. If you missed it you can read it here.
RETAIL OUTLET STORES - SPRING HOURS: 

Williamsburg Store:
757-229-4056
Daily: 9:30 - 6:00

Gloucester Store:
804-642-1975
Daily: 9:30 - 6:00

Richmond Store:
804-747-3300
Mon. - Sat.: 10:00 - 6:00
Sunday: 11:00 - 5:00

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

CUSTOMER SERVICE
 
Call Toll Free:
1-800-470-2244 to place your order by phone.

SOCIAL MEDIA

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Text Messaging Coming Soon!
We're working on an exciting new project! Soon you'll be able to sign up to receive text messages from us on your cell phone.

Imagine never missing one of our sales or promotions again!

Just be watching our website for an announcement on when you can sign up. And don't worry, signing up is entirely optional and you'll still be able to get our emails and newsletters.

We think you're going to love it! In fact, we're so confident, we're offering $5 off your next order when you sign up to try it.
Meet our New Quality Specialist
Welcome Timika!
In March we welcomed Timika Jackson to Whitley's Peanut Factory as our new Quality Specialist / SQF Practitioner. Timika comes to us with 18 years of experience in Quality Assurance and is excited to be joining our team.

Welcome, Timika! We're so happy to have you here!
Chocolatey Products Out of Season Soon!
The sad part about spring is that we can't ship our chocolatey products once the temperature gets too warm.

We have already had to stop shipments to FL, SC, GA, TX, AZ, and southern CA. For those of you wanting to ship to cooler areas, there is still time. But better hurry! We'll be taking the chocolatey products down off the website for the summer very soon.

When you order chocolatey products this time of year our customer service team members become part customer service representative/part meteorologist.

They check the weather temperature highs and lows from here to there to ensure your chocolatey products will make it to you as expected! If it appears there's going to be a problem they will reach out to you to let you know and try to work out a solution.

If you've missed your chance, we're sorry for your disappointment. But remember, our irresistibly delicious chocolatey products will be ready and waiting for you next Fall!
Summer Catalog Update
We were excited to hear (via zoom) that our 2020 Summer Catalog won an American Graphic Design Award from Graphic Design USA Magazine!

Thanks go out to our great team at Howell Creative!

But there's no time to rest! We're already working on our Summer 2021 catalog!
Here's a behind-the-scenes look at our photoshoot (also by zoom)!

Our photographer, Gary Arruda, Christy Keeler from the Howell Group, and our very own Todd Smith all work together making sure every shot shows the true quality of our products.

Look for our new catalog in your mailbox in early June. We'll be introducing our new Father's Day labels as well as some new gift packs to try.
Gifting and Entertaining Ideas
for April, May, and June
April Treats!

Who doesn't love all the pretty springtime candies! But it doesn't take too long for that sugar rush to kick in. Here's a suggestion: mix some pastel candy corn or candy-covered chocolate pieces with Whitley's Virginia Peanuts. Add in some Whitley's Jumbo Cashews as well. The sweet and salty snack mix will look so pretty, and be a welcome addition to your table of sweet treats. Enjoy!
Mother's Day is May 9th!

Of course, you can't forget the flowers! But in addition, consider all the great gifting options we've got for Moms.

She might like our gift box of perfectly portion-sized 1 oz. bags of salted Virginia peanuts or you can send her a year of her favorite gourmet nuts with one of our club plans.
June is for Dads and Grads!
Keep us in mind as Father's Day approaches (June 20th). We'll be introducing our new Father's Day labels on our 40 oz. Tin of Salted Virginia Peanuts and our 18 oz. Tin of Jumbo Cashews in our Summer Catalog.
Celebrating a new graduate in the family this year? Why not decorate some Whitley's tins as a festive table decoration and great party favor. We used our wittle tins to make these cute favors.
Whitley's Peanut Factory Featured Recipe:
Heidi's Honey Cinnamon Almond Oatmeal
Heidi is the Manager of our Williamsburg Outlet Store. She joined us in November and quickly found a new way to enjoy her morning breakfast, incorporating our Honey Cinnamon Almonds!

Here's all you do:

• Add 1/2 cup one-minute oats to a microwave-safe bowl and add 1/2 cup water + 1/2 cup milk.

• Put a handful of Whitley's Honey Cinnamon Almonds into a small plastic bag and pound them with a rolling pin or similar object until coarsely chopped.

• Add to your bowl of oatmeal and microwave for 1 minute 30 seconds.

• Stir and let cool just a bit, then Enjoy!