Specialty crops play a huge role in the economy of New York, though companies say there is much more that helps the state stand out... Read More
Onions News
As Hatch chile season sparks consumer excitement and roasting events across the country, New Mexico’s onions also shine, offering a flavorful complement to the state’s iconic pepper... Read More
- Jun 27, 2025
- Peppers Chili , Produce retail , New Mexico , Onions
Consumer education, creative packaging and retail promotions are among the tools helping elevate onions in the produce aisle... Read More
- May 09, 2025
- Onions , Produce Retail , Produce Marketing
The Growing America’s Farmers campaign will raise funds to support students pursuing careers in production agriculture... Read More
- May 05, 2025
- Onions , Social Responsibility , Produce Retail
The Calexico, Calif.-based company says its green onions program is supported by an investment in infrastructure and production capacity... Read More
- May 02, 2025
- Industry News , Specialty Crops , Green Onions , Broccoli , Brussels Sprouts , Produce Retail
Bland Farms says it has launched a “Savor Summer’s Sweetest Moments” campaign to promote Vidalia onions... Read More
- Apr 15, 2025
- Onions , Produce Marketing
The official pack date has been set for Vidalia onions, which are available for a limited time each year from April through early September. .. Read More
- Mar 26, 2025
- Produce Retail , Onions , Georgia
Despite some weather challenges, optimism persists on the verge of the sweet onion's return... Read More
Though bulk still dominates sales, consumers are turning more to these pack sizes to shopping convenience and smaller onions that are more recipe friendly... Read More
- Mar 11, 2025
- Onions , Produce Retail , Packaging
Smileys, a naturally tearless and sweet onion, will be featured at the Onions 52 booth at the Southeast Produce Council's Southern Exposure... Read More
- Feb 21, 2025
- Onions , Southeast Produce Council , Produce Retail
The strain of E. coli linked to illnesses was never found in testing samples but only through epidemiologic and traceback evidence linked the outbreak to the onions supplied by Taylor Farms... Read More
- Dec 04, 2024
- Food Safety , Onions
The companies say versatile ingredients add nutrients and elevate holiday cooking... Read More
- Nov 15, 2024
- Potatoes , Onions , Produce Retail
The FDA, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and state partners continue investigating a multistate outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 linked to slivered onions... Read More
- Nov 14, 2024
- Food Safety , Food and Drug Administration , Onions
Sixty percent of consumers polled by The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2024 survey reported fresh onion purchases in the past year... Read More
- Sep 03, 2024
- Onions , PMG Fresh Trends , Fresh Trends Data
There is more than one way to spur onion sales at retail, but early returns from a poll of industry members point to the importance of retail display space... Read More
- Aug 29, 2024
- Produce Retail , Onions
Each year the committee offers foodservice and retail materials, full-color POS merchandise material, recipe cards for consumers and foodservice, and educational material... Read More
- Aug 23, 2024
- Onions , Produce Retail , Idaho , Oregon
Bulk onions marketed by grower-shippers in Washington and Oregon typically outsell packaged product, but they say consumer packs have been steadily gaining traction... Read More
- Jul 30, 2024
- Washington , Oregon , Onions , Packaging
Retailers, growers and associations share how the growing season is progressing, future promotions and what makes New York-grown produce so special... Read More
- Jul 24, 2024
- New York , Local Food , Apples , Onions
With sweet onion sales accounting for 35% of the onion category, retail promotional efforts involving endcap displays, bins and cross-merchandising can increase market share, says the marketer's vice president of sales... Read More
Glennville, Ga.-based Bland Farms is expecting a strong crop of Vidalia onions this year to go along with its Gold Rush promotional campaign... Read More
- Mar 29, 2024
- Onions , Produce Retail
A marketing campaign for TX1015 sweet onions will feature promotions including a sweepstakes, social media giveaways and restaurant events. .. Read More
- Mar 19, 2024
- Onions , Texas , Produce Marketing
JC Cheyne sells over 70 different items, including a variety of potatoes and onions, to more than 80 retail, foodservice and wholesale establishments throughout California... Read More
- Jan 19, 2024
- Produce Retail , Potatoes , Onions