June 2014 is...

1

Create a display 
of the best new tea products to celebrate National Iced Tea Month.

IDDBA’s Dairy-Deli-Bake Expo begins in Denver and continues through the 3rd.

2

Hemp History Week begins and continues through June 8. Join the 700-plus food stores promoting hemp products and the plant’s health benefits.

3

National Egg Day

4

In honor of National Cheese Day and National Dairy Month, build dairy displays featuring informative signage.

5

For World Environment Day, display posters explaining to shoppers the ways your store conserves energy.

6

National 
Doughnut Day

7

National Chocolate Ice Cream Day

8

For National Fishing and Boating Week, hand out recipes for delicious bites that are perfect for outdoor entertaining.

9

National Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Day

10

Iced Tea Day

Don’t forget to take pictures of your best frozen food and dairy displays this month for the NFRA’s Penguin Awards.

11

Corn on the Cob Day. Offer by-the-ear specials and share corn-grilling tips.

12

National Peanut Butter Cookie Day. Plan a how-to baking demo for kids of 
all ages.

13

Display grilling products and other gift ideas for Dad near the entrance and checkouts (or cross-merch them in meat) in preparation for Father’s Day on June 15.

14

Flag Day. Hang flags all around the store and decorate cupcakes with 
Old Glory.

15

Father’s Day

16

National Fudge Day
Fresh Veggies Day

17

Showcase vegetables in prepared foods 
in honor of 
National Eat Your Vegetables Day.

18

International Picnic Day. Organize a company event before summer is over.

19

National 
Martini Day

Review your 
schedule of 
in-store events 
and classes.

20

Ice Cream Soda
Day. Cross-merch 
pop in the frozen aisle or sample the products together 
for shoppers.

21

First day 
of summer

22

Onion Rings Day. Fry them up fresh in the deli or offer recipes in produce.

23

United Nations Public Service Day. Get involved in an activity that will enhance your community.

24

National 
Pralines Day

25

National Strawberry Parfait Day. Place recipe cards alongside your local berries.

26

Chocolate 
Pudding Day

27

National Orange Blossom Day. Have your floral department make bouquets using 
the state flower of 
Florida.

28

Ramadan begins and lasts for 30 days.

29

National Waffle Iron Day. Demo your favorites in-store.

Summer Fancy 
Food Show begins and continues through July 1.

30

Get a grip! Today 
is National Handshake Day.

In honor of Social Media Day (#smday), Tweet an in-store special.