Fresh From the Field – September
IT’S TIME FOR OUR PERUVIAN SWEETS!
As we close out our Georgia-grown Vidalia® sweet onion season, we are in full swing with our Peruvian sweets. We are currently shipping our Bland Farms Premium Sweet Onions from Peru, and the crop looks great!
Our Peru crop is the same identical variety as our domestic Vidalia. Our agronomy staff has worked tirelessly over many years to cultivate this sweet onion in Peru allowing us to never miss a beat–so we can get the same wonderful sweet onion to our retailers every day of the year.
DON’T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO STOCK THESE SWEET BEAUTIES FROM PERU!
Our Premium Sweet Onions from Peru can be packed in a variety of different options–40 lb. boxes, and consumer packs in 2 lb., 3 lb., 5 lb., 6 lb., and 10 lb. bags. We are also shipping in our Organic Premium Sweet Onions for order. In addition, we offer a variety of high-impact display merchandisers for both produce and cross-promotions.
Order today!
CONTACT US
sales@blandfarms.com • 1.800.VIDALIA
TAILGATE WITH TASTE
VIDALIA BRANDS® SALSAS AND RELISHES MAKE A GREAT PLAY FOR GAME DAY!
As we head into another glorious season of football, make sure your shoppers are stocked with the best salsas and relishes for their tailgating or homegating parties. Vidalia Brands® Sweet Onion Salsa, Relish and Hot Chow Chow are a perfect play any game-day spread.
Our line-up of relishes and salsas make a great dipper, or a great topper for grilled burgers, brats and nachos. Bring a little southern heat to grilled chicken with our Sweet Onion Hot Chow Chow.
Fans are looking for both healthy, flavorful and portable items to pack for their tailgate party. Our Vidalia Brands® salsas and relishes come straight from our field ready for the football field! It’s as good as having the home field advantage!
Contact us today and get 10% off your order of Vidalia Brands® Salsas and Relish!
CONTACT US
sales@blandfarms.com • 1.800.VIDALIA • vidaliabrands.com
Maximize Your Merchandise!
IT’S NEVER TOO LATE TO GET OUR LINE-UP OF 2019 BLAND FARMS MERCHANDISER BINS.
From onions to dressings, to snacks, our Secondary Display Units feature shopper-focused messaging and graphics that celebrate the values and history of Bland Farms. It provides retailers with an attractive secondary display for cross-merchandising opportunities, and it’s a great way to promote our Premium Sweet Onions all year long.
Call us today for promotional ideas that will drive additional sales for you featuring our Premium Sweet Onions
CONTACT US
sales@blandfarms.com • 1.800.VIDALIA • vidaliabrands.com
BLAND FARMS HIRES SAM BURLESON FOR NORTHEAST REGIONAL SALES
Bland Farms® and Vidalia Brands® has hired industry veteran Sam Burleson to lead sales and marketing for the Northeast region.
In this role, Burleson will step in to lead client-grower relations; while also playing a leadership role in how to continue to expand Bland’s strategic retailer partnerships from coast to coast.
Burleson brings a strong and diverse background to the Bland family team. For over 30 years, he has been a top-producing, performance-driven sales and marketing executive pioneering business strategies that increase product awareness, market share, and profitability.
Burleson has known the Bland family both professionally and personally for 20 years. “I have admired Bland Farms and Vidalia Brands for many years, so I’m excited about the opportunity to be a part of premier sweet onion grower in the industry. I look forward to creating new business opportunities and expanding our retailer relationships in the Northeast.”
Bland Farms – Leaders in Premium Sweet Onions
Bland Farms is one of the largest producers of the Vidalia® crop annually, and are known as leaders and innovative farmers. With Bland Farms, you are partnering with the industry leader with over 70 years of farming experience.
- With 62% of sweet onion sales coming from Vidalia® onions, our team of experts including a full-time agronomist, growers, packers, shippers and in-house marketing specialist becomes an extension of your team
- Number one priority is food safety from seed to shelf
- Family owned and operated with no middle man
Rooted in Tradition. Raised to be Sweet
Our new tagline Rooted in Tradition. Raised to be Sweet™ highlights key brand messages that are sure to resonate with shoppers.
For 70 years, our roots have been in traditional farming methods, but we continue to innovate and evolve to remain the leading producer of America’s favorite sweet onions. As retailers, you know our ‘Roots to Retail’ promise, but we wanted to craft a memorable brand message that better connects directly with your shoppers.
Contact Jeff, Sandra or your Bland Farms /Vidalia Brands representative for more information or to place your order at 800-VIDALIA (800-843-2542).