Onions, Bulb

Onions, Bulb

Onions, Bulb

Commodity Overview

Onions of all types continue to increase in popularity. Make onions’ versatility a selling point with shoppers as they can be used in nearly any dish. Create waterfall displays that bring product into the aisle to get onions in front of the consumer.

PLUs

4659 bulb
4082 red
4663 white
4665 small yellow/brown (23⁄4 size and smaller)
4093 large yellow/brown (3 size and larger)
4159 Vidalia
4161 Texas 1015s
4163 Walla Walla
4164 Maui
4165 California sweet
4166 other sweet
Retail Price Data is based on USDA Specialty Crops Market News surveys. Data collection ends on the report date and encompasses ad pricing good from the Saturday before the report release date through the following Friday. Weekly data - from over 400 retailers, comprising more than 30,000 individual stores with online weekly advertised features - covers over 250 produce items. Registered (logged-in) users, can access weekly reports and additional market information.
USDA Specialty Crops Market News publishes FOB and Movement data on a daily and weekly basis. Pricing and volume information is aggregated by commodity and published weekly, subject to any source-data adjustments. Commodity data is further processed based on origin (domestic vs imports) and type (regular vs. organic). Registered (logged-in) users, can access weekly reports and additional market information.

Facts

  • Onions can improve health because they contain a variety of important vitamins and minerals. Onions contain quercetin, an antioxidant that has been shown to protect people from cataracts, heart disease and cancer. They also may help prevent bone-density loss and help prevent osteoporosis. Vitamin C is found in onions. Vitamin C has been shown to help prevent cancer and boost the immune system. Research shows that eating onions may provide some anti-inflammatory benefits.
  • The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the following nutrient content descriptors for bulb onions: fat-free, saturated fat-free, sodium-free (must state that bulb onions contain less than 5 mg sodium per 85 g bulb onion), cholesterol-free, low in calories, and a good source of vitamin C.

Sales Strategies

  • Onions are used in a multitude of ways, so cross-merchandise them with everything from meat to salad, including hamburgers and steaks, green peppers, soup supplies, stir-fry vegetables and bagged salads.
  • Onions are available year-round, so promote them seasonally.
  • Fall: Include onions in football game-day promotions as a topping for burgers grilled at tailgate parties.
  • Winter: Add onions to soup displays as they add flavor and texture to any soup. Promote onions during the winter holidays as an addition to stuffing for the holiday meal. Include onions in Chinese New Year displays as they can add flavor to stir-fries.
  • Spring: Onions can liven up any salad, so promote them as an addition to bagged salads.
  • Summer: Onions shine as a topping for grilled meats during the summer. Create a secondary display in the meat department so consumers are inspired to add them to their grilled creations.

Dynamic Displays

  • Include multiple types of onions in your displays. Red, white and yellow onions make a great color contrast and will attract consumers no matter what their onion needs are.
  • Onions must be kept dry and at room temperature. Wet onions will spoil quickly, so keep them away from misters and refrigeration.
  • Create plenty of space for your onion display. Red onions provide an attractive color break between white and yellow varieties. Onion skins can create a messy display, so keep an eye on your display and remove any loose skins from the display.
  • Include sliced and diced fresh-cut onions on your display to appeal to those who don’t want to go through the trouble of cutting them at home.
  • Create waterfall displays that bring product into the aisle to get onions in front of the consumer.

Food Service

  • Onions can be served in a variety of ways from steamed or baked to grilled or roasted. Their versatility means they can be added to almost any dish.
  • Prepare onions right before you add them to a dish to keep the flavor fresh.
  • Refrigerate onions for 30 minutes before cutting to cut down on the tears. Run onions under warm water to loosen the peel.
  • Sweeten up your raw onions by slicing them and placing them in the refrigerator for an hour before serving.
  • Add onions as a topping for sandwiches and burgers.
  • Include onions on salad bars and in salads.
  • Create a flavorful breakfast dish by adding onions to eggs or omelets.

In the Backroom

Shipping
50-lb. cartons/sacks/crates 50-lb. master containers, 10 5-lb. bags 48-lb. master containers, 16 3-lb. bags/sacks or 24 2-lb. sacks 45-lb. master containers, 15 3-lb. bags/sacks 40-lb. master containers, 20 2-lb. bags/sacks 40-lb. cartons 36-lb. master containers, 12 3-lb. bags/sacks 32-lb. master containers, 16 2-lb. sacks 25-lb. sacks (red, boilers) 25-lb. cartons/bags 24-lb. master containers, 12 2-lb. sacks 10-lb. sacks/cartons/bags 5-lb. bags/cartons RPC – 6411, 6416 Consumer packs Master containers, from 1¾- to 10-lb. bags Foodservice packs (sliced, whole/peeled, diced onions and fresh-cut onion rings, either red or white) Cartons, 4 5-lb. bags

Grades
Bermuda-granex-grano types U.S. No. 1 U.S. Combination U.S. No 2 Other onions (besides Bermuda-granex-grano and creole types) U.S. No. 1 U.S. Export No. 1 U.S. Commercial U.S. No. 1 boilers U.S. No. 1 picklers U.S. No. 2

Handling
Temperature: 40 to 60 F (4.4 to 15.6 C) Relative humidity: 65-70% Mist: no Typical shelf life: 30 to 180 days Odor producer (Do not store or transport odor-sensitive items with commodities that produce odors. Onions produce odors that will be absorbed by apples, celery and pears.) Odor-sensitive (Onions will absorb odors produced by apples and pears.) Moderately sensitive to freezing injury (Able to recover from one or two light freezings.) For the short time onions are held at retail, they are usually not refrigerated. They need a dry atmosphere and too much humidity induces decay. Onions draw moisture from vegetables they are stored with, which may also cause decay. Stack onions to provide good air circulation. If in bags, stack in a crisscross manner leaving air space across the middle. Cartons should be stacked.

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Geraci Fresh Produce LLC

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Business Type:
Wholesaler
Location HQ:
Winnsboro, 75494 Texas
Cooking Vegetables:
Napa Cabbage, White Onions, Red Potatoes
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Organic World LLC

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Business Type:
Wholesaler
Location HQ:
Miami, 33122 Florida
Cooking Vegetables:
Garlic, Onions, Bulb, Potatoes, Butternut Squash
Salad Vegetables:
Carrots
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Lester S Hoover

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Business Type:
Grower, Wholesaler
Location HQ:
Lititz, 17543 Pennsylvania
Melons:
Cantaloupe
Cooking Vegetables:
Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Eggplant, Onions, Bulb, Peppers, Chili, Squash, Winter
Salad Vegetables:
Broccoli, Cucumbers
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McGregors Garden

Overview (1)   (0)   (0)  
Business Type:
Grower, Wholesaler
Location HQ:
East Berlin, 17316 Pennsylvania
Melons:
Cantaloupe
Cooking Vegetables:
Asparagus, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Corn, Greens, Kale, Leeks, Onions, Bulb, Pumpkins
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Mountain View Farm

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Business Type:
Grower, Wholesaler
Location HQ:
Narvon, 17555 Pennsylvania
Berries:
Blueberries, Raspberries, Strawberries
Cooking Vegetables:
Asparagus, Cauliflower, Onions, Bulb
Salad Vegetables:
Peppers, Bell, Tomatoes
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Rolling Gardens

Overview (1)   (0)   (0)  
Business Type:
Grower, Retailer
Location HQ:
Columbia, 17512 Pennsylvania
Cooking Vegetables:
Cabbage, Corn, Onions, Bulb
Salad Vegetables:
Spinach, Lettuce
Specialties:
Rhubarb
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Raspberry Hill Farm

Overview (1)   (0)   (0)  
Business Type:
Grower, Wholesaler
Location HQ:
Newville, 17241 New York
Berries:
Raspberries
Melons:
Cantaloupe
Cooking Vegetables:
Asparagus, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Eggplant, Kale, Onions, Bulb
Salad Vegetables:
Broccoli, Cucumbers
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Samuel K Beiler

Overview (1)   (0)   (0)  
Business Type:
Grower, Wholesaler
Location HQ:
Paradise, 17562 Pennsylvania
Cooking Vegetables:
Onions, Bulb, Squash, Winter
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Samuel B Ramer

Overview (1)   (0)   (0)  
Business Type:
Wholesaler
Location HQ:
Shippensburg, 17257 Pennsylvania
Cooking Vegetables:
Onions, Bulb
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Smith's Organic Farm

Overview (1)   (0)   (0)  
Business Type:
Grower, Wholesaler
Location HQ:
Bedford, 15522 Pennsylvania
Berries:
Blueberries
Cooking Vegetables:
Eggplant, Herbs, Onions, Bulb, Squash, Summer, Squash, Winter, Zucchini Squash
Salad Vegetables:
Tomatoes








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