Outbreak Investigation of Salmonella Oranienburg: Whole, Fresh Onions

October 21, 2021 Perishable News

The FDA, along with CDC and state and local partners, is investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Oranienburg infections linked to whole, fresh onions. FDA’s traceback investigation is ongoing but has identified ProSource Inc. (also known as

G&R Farms Announces Second Annual Season of Giving Campaign

October 5, 2021 G&R Farms

Back by popular demand, G&R Farms brings back its “Season of Giving” retail promotion for its sophomore year. In 2020, the third-generation family farm in Southeast Georgia helped donate over $22,000 during the holiday season.

Shuman Farms Honors Those Impacted by Breast Cancer This October

September 29, 2021 Shuman Farms

For the past 13 years, Shuman Farms has distributed special, pink RealSweet® onion bags, display bins, and POS during the month of October to support breast cancer awareness. Since 2009, the philanthropic-focused organization has donated more than $110,000 to those working to find a cure. This year, Shuman Farms will honor friends and colleagues in the produce industry who have been impacted by breast cancer by making its annual donation in their names.

G&R Farms Announces New Hire Jon Ellis Assumes Role of Operations Manager

September 21, 2021 G&R Farms

G&R Farms is proud to welcome new hire Jon Ellis, who will be serving in the role of Operations Manager.

Shuman Farms Gears Up For Peruvian Sweet Onion Season

August 27, 2021 Shuman Farms

Shuman Farms has RealSweet® high quality, premium sweet onions from Peru on hand and are currently making the transition from Vidalia® to Peru. Shuman began growing sweet onions in Peru more than 20 years ago to meet the year-round consumer demand for premium sweet onions. Peru provides the ideal climate, soil, and growing conditions and allows retailers to keep premium sweet onions on shelf from September to March.