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.

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

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

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.

Quit yer cryin’ … Sunions are on their way.

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

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.

Idaho and eastern Oregon onion grower-shippers were off to a very hot start in mid-August, with extreme temperatures curtailing early harvest activities.