Latest News From Vidalia Onions

Demand grows for organic Vidalia onions
Demand grows for organic Vidalia onions

The demand for organic has infiltrated the sweet Vidalia onion world — a demand that’s rising incrementally year after year, growers and marketers say.

Amy Sowder
Reminiscing on the Vidalia onion

I’m a New York City foodie these days, but if I ever seem suspiciously warm or relaxed (or kooky), you’ll nod with understanding when I reveal that I grew up in Florida.

How COVID-19’s affecting the Vidalia onion industry
How COVID-19’s affecting the Vidalia onion industry

Suppliers of Vidalia onions aren’t exempt from the uncertainty and fear that the new coronavirus COVID-19 is spreading throughout all sectors of life.

Vidalia Onion Festival cancelled due to COVID-19
Vidalia Onion Festival cancelled due to COVID-19

Like so many other industry conferences, trade shows and events that draw large groups, the April 23-26 Vidalia Onion Festival was canceled to keep the public from spreading the new coronavirus COVID-19.

Vidalia onion farms consolidate to increase efficiency
Vidalia onion farms consolidate to increase efficiency

Vidalia growers, like producers of other fresh produce commodities, keep getting squeezed by rising costs in labor, food safety, environmental regulations and technology.

Vidalia growers expect ample, promotable supplies
Vidalia growers expect ample, promotable supplies

Rain overstayed its welcome a bit, but not long enough to overshadow the mild, warm weather that favored the coming 2020 Vidalia onion crop of southern Georgia.

Vidalia growers gearing up for promotional efforts
Vidalia growers gearing up for promotional efforts

The Vidalia onion industry is planning for an aggressive promotional season, said Bob Stafford, interim director of the Vidalia Onion Committee in Vidalia, Ga.

Vidalia onion acreage down
Vidalia onion acreage down

Vidalia onion acreage in 2019 will hit a 10-year low, but growers say they should have ample supplies to get them through the upcoming season.

Vidalia onions shine at retail
Vidalia onions shine at retail

Retailers have numerous packaging options for merchandising Vidalia onions, but the product itself may be the most important marketing tool, growers and shippers say.

Vidalia Onions 2018 business updates
Vidalia Onions 2018 business updates

Catch up on a few of the companies involved in the Vidalia sweet onion deal.

Suppliers aim for more Vidalia onions at foodservice
Suppliers aim for more Vidalia onions at foodservice

Vidalia onions are primarily a retail item, but suppliers aren’t counting out foodservice completely.

Vidalia growers contend their onions are best
Vidalia growers contend their onions are best

Sweet onions come in a variety of colors from a range of growing districts, but none approach the Vidalia product, growers and marketers from the Vidalia district say.

Vidalia onion suppliers plan vigorous promotions
Vidalia onion suppliers plan vigorous promotions

The Vidalia onion industry has plans for an aggressive promotional season, said Bob Stafford, interim director of the Vidalia Onion Committee in Vidalia, Ga.

Normal Vidalia onion crop expected for 2018
Normal Vidalia onion crop expected for 2018

Vidalia onion growers say they expect normal volumes, good quality and a usual start to their deal this year.