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Hold onto your taste buds… Vidalia season is almost here!

blandFor retailers, wholesalers and consumers, the wait is almost over — everyone’s favorite sweet onion is just about ready to take root. Vidalia Sweet Onion season typically kicks off in mid-April and runs through Labor Day. At Bland Farms, that means shifting from their Premium Sweet Onions from Mexico back to their hometown of Glennville, Georgia, where they will begin harvesting, packing, and shipping Vidalia Sweet Onions. If you’re looking to turn everyday produce aisles into can’t-miss destinations, now’s the time to make your move.

While the company is gearing up, behind the scenes, innovation is hard at work. Bland Farms is running laser weeders across its Organic Vidalia Sweet Onion fields this year, using high-precision technology to eliminate weeds without chemicals or extra labor. Healthier soil. Healthier crops. A cleaner, more sustainable product from start to finish. It’s this solution-driven approach to farming and the onion industry that has made Bland Farms a leader in agriculture.

True pioneers of the industry, Delbert Bland helped put Vidalias on the map. He led the charge on PLU stickers, making sure Vidalia Sweet Onions stood out from the rest. In 1983, Sandra Bland made the first big move to bring Vidalia Sweet Onions into homes nationwide, placing a small ad in Southern Living that introduced millions to Georgia’s sweetest export.

Fast forward to today, and that sweet export will anchor the company’s Savor Summer’s Sweetest Moments Vidalia campaign. Summer’s about slowing down, gathering around the table, and savoring every sweet moment with family and friends.  Those are the values Bland Farms was built on.

“Sharing family meals has always been at the heart of the Bland Family,” says Sloan, Director of Sales at Bland Farms. “It’s not just about growing sweet onions; it’s about bringing people together. That’s what this season is all about. We’re really excited to help folks slow down, enjoy the longer days, and savor those simple moments around the table.”

The campaign is built around nostalgia, family meals, and the little things that make summer feel like summer. Expect to see giveaways, new recipes, playlists, and shareable social content designed to keep shoppers coming back for more. The message is simple: Vidalias aren’t just sweet onions. They’re a summer state of mind.

And now’s the time to start building the buzz. Start a Vidalia Season countdown at your store. Get ahead by featuring Vidalia Brands® products front and center. From sauces and dressings to snacks and more, they’re the perfect way to kickstart the season and drive incremental sales while customers wait for fresh Vidalia Sweet Onions to hit the shelves. It’s a great “stock up and save” opportunity and a smart way to keep the Vidalia name top of mind.

Need POS materials? Recipe inspiration? A full game plan? Just say the word. Bland Farms has built its reputation on delivering top-tier support to retail partners, with some of the most successful marketing programs in the industry. This season, it’s all about leaning into nostalgia. The Mr. Raymond Bin, featuring the man who started it all, is the perfect way to tap into the heritage of Vidalias and the brand’s Savor Summer’s Sweetest Moments campaign. It’s a proven traffic driver and a great opportunity to create a destination shoppers won’t want to miss.

Retailers can even personalize the experience by sharing Delbert Bland’s favorite way to eat a Vidalia Sweet Onion. “There’s nothing like Vidalia.  We got a little plastic cooker you can put them in,” says Delbert Bland. “No water needed because they have a high water content. But you can put a little bit of a bullion cube in there or butter. Oh wow! Put it in the microwave for like 4 minutes and enjoy!”

From the fields to the family table, this season is shaping up to be one of the sweetest yet. So the only question left is: What do you need to make it a success?

Make Vidalia Sweet Onions your traffic driver of the season. Contact your Bland Farms sales manager today or visit www.blandfarms.com.

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