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Vidalia Onion Committee kicks off ‘Sweet Life’ campaign

Vidalia onions are now shipping to retailers, and the Vidalia Onion Committee is celebrating its new marketing campaign, The Sweet Life.

Apr 22, 2019 by Chris Koger #Produce Retail, #Onions, #Georgia

Onion growers anticipate strong market for smaller crop

Texas onion acreage in 2019 will be 6,400 acres, off substantially from last year, because rains delayed plantings.

Apr 04, 2019 by Tom Karst #Produce (General), #Texas Spring Produce, #Onions

Organic potato and onion sales holding steady

Movement of organic potatoes and onions has been sluggish at times, but most organic growers say consumer demand generally remains strong as they continue to serve the market.

Nov 15, 2018 by Tom Burfield #Potatoes & Onions Marketing, #Potatoes Marketing, #Onions Marketing, #Produce Retail, #Organics, #Onions, #Potatoes

Trade groups plan bevy of promotions

Potato and onion trade groups have planned a plethora of promotions to encourage consumption of their product. Here’s a look at some of the activities now underway.

Nov 15, 2018 by Tom Burfield #Potatoes & Onions Marketing, #Onions Marketing, #Potatoes Marketing, #Produce Retail, #Onions, #Potatoes

Val Verde Vegetable Co. boosts Mexican onions

McAllen, Texas-based Val Verde Vegetable Co. Inc. is growing its Mexico onion program, said Kurt Schuster, vice president of Mexico and finance.

Nov 13, 2018 by Jim Offner #Tex-Mex Winter Produce, #Onions

Morning Kiss Organic promotes potatoes, onions

Morning Kiss Organic, Chelsea, Mass., is promoting its onions and potatoes as retailers enter the holiday season.

Nov 12, 2018 by Chris Koger #Produce Retail, #Potatoes, #Onions, #Organics

Onions 52 celebrates rebranding, upgrades website

A year ago, Utah Onions Inc. celebrated its 40th anniversary, and took that milestone as an opportunity to refresh its brand, with a new name and logo, as Onions 52.

Nov 07, 2018 by Chris Koger #Produce Crops, #Onions

Put the hankies away, Sunions to return to stores

Quit yer cryin’ … Sunions are on their way.

Oct 18, 2018 by Chris Koger #Produce Retail, #Onions, #PMA

Thomas Fresh “Think Pink” onions raise funds for cancer research

Calgary, Alberta-based Thomas Fresh is raising funds for breast cancer research with sales of its “Think Pink” labeled onions.

Oct 04, 2018 by Tom Karst #Produce (General), #Onions

Retailers show support for new ag scholarship program

Participating retailers in 30 states are contributing a percentage of sales from selected volumes of Vidalia onions to provide college scholarships to support future farmers and agriculture professionals.

Sep 29, 2018 by Tom Karst #Produce (General), #Onions