LOS ANGELES, CA - The wait is over, industry friends! If you have been plotting on the perfect time to capture the attention of sweet onion lovers, that time has arrived. Keystone Fruit Marketing, a division of Progressive Produce, has announced the highly anticipated kickoff of its Walla Walla sweet onion season. What's in store for retailers this year? You know we had to find out.
"Walla Walla sweet onions are known for their irresistibly sweet and mild flavor. Whether enjoyed raw in salads, grilled to perfection, caramelized in savory dishes, or used as a delectable addition to recipes, Walla Walla sweet onions elevate any culinary creation," said Ryan Conlon, Commodity Manager. "We recommend cross-merchandising in the meat department or alongside tomatoes, salads, peppers, and squash, as it has proven to be an effective strategy in boosting sales."
Boasting impressive flavor, exceptional sweetness, and limited availability, these iconic sweet onions will soon be captivating consumers' taste buds. Walla Walla sweet onions mark the arrival of summer each year. Grown exclusively in the fertile soils and unique microclimate of the Walla Walla Valley, this seasonal delicacy is famous for its exceptional taste and versatility, a press release explained.
Ensuring the premium quality of this beloved variety, local growers employ traditional cultivation practices handed down through generations. The Walla Walla sweet onion is carefully nurtured and hand-harvested by skilled growers who take pride in their commitment to delivering the finest sweet onions to market.
"We are thrilled to announce the start of the Walla Walla sweet onion season," added Conlon. "Our dedicated growers have worked tirelessly to cultivate these exceptional sweet onions, and we cannot wait for consumers to experience their unparalleled taste and versatility. The Walla Walla sweet onion season is a special time for all food lovers."
Due to its limited availability, the Walla Walla sweet onion is highly sought after. Keystone's Walla Walla sweet onions started shipping out of Los Angeles on June 19, with availability through mid-August.
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