Southern Specialties, which sources asparagus from several regions, utilizes its Peruvian production as a consistent year-round supply to service both foodservice distributors and retailers in the population dense East Coast.

A year ago, Miami-based Advance Customs Brokers International entered into a strategic alliance with a couple of other brokers to help build up their back office and technology capabilities. Little did the principles know that it would pay dividends so quickly.

This year’s Peruvian asparagus deal has been much more consistent than last season featuring better volume and a solid marketing situation, though the tariffs have cut into profits.

The OSO Sweet brand’s roots stretch back to the early 1990s, with unique sweet onions imported from Chile. A recognized and loved name, it grew exponentially, weaving in OSO Sweet onions from the USA and Peru, becoming a household favorite.

As summer winds down and the Vidalia season enters its final stretch, retailers might wonder: What’s next for sweet onions?

For Bland Farms, the answer is simple — Premium Sweet Onions from Peru.