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Shuman Farms sees strong Vidalia season
Shuman Farms sees strong Vidalia season

Shuman Farms will be shipping Vidalia sweet onions from southeast Georgia through late August and early September.

Foodservice onion demand showing improvement
Foodservice onion demand showing improvement

With vaccinated millions on the move again, onion shippers are optimistic about the shape of foodservice demand in the coming months.

Retailers can capture consumer excitement for onions
Retailers can capture consumer excitement for onions

Retail demand for onions has been strong during the COVID-19 pandemic, but shippers see plenty of opportunity to increase promotions even more in the months ahead.

Onion consumption on the rise
Onion consumption on the rise

Though the gains have not been dramatic, U.S. Department of Agriculture per capita availability numbers for onions have consistently risen since 2000.

The Packer seeking input from onion marketers
The Packer seeking input from onion marketers

The Packer is seeking input from onion marketers about their outlook for this spring and summer, to be used for The Packer’s May 10 Onion Marketing Section. 

Organic potato, onion sales continue upward trend
Organic potato, onion sales continue upward trend

Organic onion and potato sales continue to trend upward, even during the COVID-19 pandemic — and, perhaps because of the pandemic, marketers say.

National Onion Association mulls convention
National Onion Association mulls convention

The COVID-19 pandemic had the 400-500 members of the Greeley, Colo.-based National Onion Association wondering whether they would have their summer meeting, as scheduled, July 15-18 in Nashville, Tenn.

Keystone Fruit Marketing boosts technology
Keystone Fruit Marketing boosts technology

Greencastle, Pa.-based Keystone Fruit Marketing, which operates an onion sales office in Walla Walla, Wash., continues to invest in technology, said Dan Borer, general manager in Walla Walla.

Alsum Farms’ growers  try new onion varieties
Alsum Farms’ growers try new onion varieties

Growers with Friesland, Wis.-based grower-shipper Alsum Farms & Produce are working with new onion varieties to extend storage, said Tony Huizenga, national sales manager.

Bland Farms campaign features SpongeBob
Bland Farms campaign features SpongeBob

For a late summer campaign, Bland Farms, Glennville, Ga., has partnered with Paramount Pictures and “The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run,” coming to theaters Aug. 7.

Onion marketers aim to reach consumers online, on social media
Onion marketers aim to reach consumers online, on social media

Even as they stay home to ride out the COVID-19 pandemic, consumers are still getting out, if only via their computers and smart phones, and onion marketers are looking at social media initiatives.

COVID-19 changes onion business, marketers say
COVID-19 changes onion business, marketers say

Even among health experts, the mortality rate for those who contract the new coronavirus COVID-19 remains a matter of debate, but some approximations range from 1% to 5%.

Onion market flush with product, but fewer outlets
Onion market flush with product, but fewer outlets

There are plenty of onions available at the end of April after six weeks of the new coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, and the results were apparent in the latest prices.

L&M Cos. Inc. takes onions year-round
L&M Cos. Inc. takes onions year-round

L&M Cos. Inc. now has onions year-round, said Derek Ennis, the Raleigh, N.C.-based grower-shipper’s sales director for potatoes and onions.

Keystone Fruit trials red sweet onion
Keystone Fruit trials red sweet onion

Keystone Fruit Marketing Inc., has upgraded its onion facility in Walla Walla, Wash., and is working to develop its line of Walla Walla red sweet onions, said Dan Borer, general manager.

Generation Farms boosts organics
Generation Farms boosts organics

Lake Park, Ga.-based Generation Farms is building on a recently expanded line of colored sweet onions, said Lauren Dees, sales and marketing manager.

Sev-Rend Corp. sees demand for recyclable packs
Sev-Rend Corp. sees demand for recyclable packs

Collinsville, Ill.-based packaging manufacturer Sev-Rend Corp. is seeing increased focus on recyclable packaging, said Jeff Watkin, marketing director.

Packaging heads up value-added onion category
Packaging heads up value-added onion category

Onions lend themselves readily to value-added marketing and merchandising, suppliers say.

Onion marketers say supplies to be tight into summer
Onion marketers say supplies to be tight into summer

An onion shortage may bring tears to the eyes of retailers and consumers, but it also appears to be setting up a strong market going into the summer months, suppliers say.

Organic potato and onion sales holding steady
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.

Trade groups plan bevy of promotions
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.

Onion deal yields ample supplies, good quality, marketers say
Onion deal yields ample supplies, good quality, marketers say

Retailers and consumers can look for plenty of good-quality onions over the coming months, grower-shippers say.

Potato volume dips, but adequate supplies remain
Potato volume dips, but adequate supplies remain

Potato supplies should be ample for the holidays and beyond, despite bad weather in some growing regions and an overall dip in production.

Onions Marketing business updates

Catch up with grower-shippers and marketers of fresh onions with a few quick news briefs.

Giumarra Cos. partners with young farmers program
Giumarra Cos. partners with young farmers program

The Giumarra Cos. is working with Glennville, Ga.-based onion grower-shipper G&R Farms in G&R owner Walt Dasher’s new initiative, Growing America’s Farmers.

Suppliers anticipate stronger market on larger onions
Suppliers anticipate stronger market on larger onions

The market for larger onions has been stronger than for smaller sizes, and that should continue through much of 2018.

Onion sales gain traction with value-added offerings
Onion sales gain traction with value-added offerings

Onion suppliers say value-added continues to expand the category.

Growers, marketers anticipate busy onion season

Growers, marketers and others in the onion business say they anticipate plenty of product across the U.S. this year.

Peri & Sons has ‘grab-n-go’ bags for its BBQ Bloomer onion promotion this season.
Onions Marketing business updates

Business updates on companies featured in The Packer's Onions Marketing section.