Bland Farms Wins Dual Category Leadership Awards; Director of Sales Named Chairman of SEPC Board
September 18, 2025 | 2 min to read
Bland Farms®, recognized as America’s leading grower of sweet onions, has achieved the 2025 Grocery Insights Category Leadership Award in both onions and sweet potatoes. Director of Sales Sloan Lott has been appointed Chairman of the Board for the Southeast Produce Council. CEO Troy Bland highlighted the company's commitment to quality produce and innovation. As Vidalia® Sweet Onion season continues, retailers are urged to place final orders to meet consumer demand for America’s favorite sweet onion.
GLENNVILLE, GA — Bland Farms®, America’s leading grower of sweet onions, is proud to announce a season of exceptional recognition. The company has earned the 2025 Grocery Insights Category Leadership Award in both Onions and Sweet Potatoes, while Director of Sales Sloan Lott has been appointed Chairman of the Board for the Southeast Produce Council (SEPC).
These honors spotlight Bland Farms’ enduring leadership in the produce aisle—driving retail innovation and shaping the industry’s future.
“For decades, our family has been committed to delivering fresh, exceptional quality produce from our fields to tables nationwide,” said Troy Bland, CEO of Bland Farms. “To be recognized in two categories—and to see Sloan lead SEPC under the banner ‘From Fields to Families; Nourishing Our Nation’—is a milestone that reflects our team’s passion and the values we live by.”
As the industry celebrates these achievements, Bland Farms reminds retailers and consumers that Vidalia® Sweet Onion season is still going strong—through the end of September. Retail partners are encouraged to place final orders now to keep shelves stocked with America’s favorite sweet onion before the season closes.
With deep roots in Georgia and expanded operations in Peru and Mexico, Bland Farms continues to lead category growth and ensure year-round availability. From the world-famous Vidalia® Sweet Onions to the celebrated Sand Candy® Sweet Potatoes, Bland Farms remains committed to delivering fresh flavor, trusted quality, and produce innovation to both the industry and families across the nation.
About Bland Farms®
Bland Farms® is the nation’s largest grower, packer, and shipper of sweet onions, recognized for pioneering the year-round sweet onion category. Family-owned and operated for more than four decades, Bland Farms is committed to quality, innovation, and integrity—bringing the sweet taste of tradition from our fields in Georgia and Peru to families everywhere.