Tanimura & Antle is kicking off onion season as demand for its proprietary Artisan® Sweet Italian Red Onion hits an all-time high. It is the only year-round sweet red onion available in the industry and it’s well-loved for its mild, sweet flavor and tremendous versatility, according to a press release.
“Retailers recognize the niche that this onion fulfills in their onion category,” said Anthony Mazzuca, Onion Commodity Manager. “Our strongest business growth continues to be on the retail side with both our consumer bags and loose PLU stickered onions.”Packing has just started in Yuma, Arizona and the Imperial Valley, California. Supplies are excellent and the San Joaquin crop just around the corner is looking great. Sizing in Yuma and the Imperial Valley is mostly Jumbo and Extra Jumbo, and quality is very strong, says Mazzuca.
The Tanimura & Antle Sweet Italian Red Onion is a proprietary seed variety originally from Italy and a result of over 20 years of experience growing and breeding. Onions are available in 2#, 3#, and 5# consumer bags, 25 lb and 50 lb sacks, and 40# cartons.
It’s an exciting time to start off the onion season with this unique variety!
