Vidalia

SE Regional Fruit and Vegetable Grower Conference Returns to Savannah

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Sunday, October 29, 2023

LAGRANGE, Ga., Oct. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The SE Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference returns to Savannah, Ga. this January 11-14, 2024. In 2023, the event hosted more than 3000 attendees and 290 exhibiting companies.

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  • The SE Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference returns to Savannah, Ga. this January 11-14, 2024.
  • Sponsored by the Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association (GFVGA) and the Georgia Peach Council (GPC), the conference will be held at the newly renovated Savannah International Trade and Convention Center.
  • LAGRANGE, Ga., Oct. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The SE Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference returns to Savannah, Ga. this January 11-14, 2024.
  • For more information on hotels and educational sessions or to register for the 2024 SE Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference, visit www.seregionalconference.com or call 877-994-3842.

'Tis the Season of Experiences: OpenTable Reveals Curated List of Epic Holiday Dining Events to Help Make Every Gathering Merry and Bright

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Thursday, December 9, 2021

OpenTable has curated a list of holiday celebrations as part of its 'Tis the Season of Experiences campaign, which launched today to answer diners' desire for presence over presents this holiday season.

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  • OpenTable has curated a list of holiday celebrations as part of its 'Tis the Season of Experiences campaign, which launched today to answer diners' desire for presence over presents this holiday season.
  • The list offers experiences to suit every taste and dining occasion, from breakfast with Santa to seasonal wine tastings, sophisticated holiday teas to adventurous tasting menus.
  • "We're proud to share these amazing holiday events from our restaurant partners to help diners celebrate the holidays."
  • OpenTable , OpenTable, part of Booking Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BKNG), powers reservations for the hospitality industry.

Avocados From Mexico Celebrates Freshness Of Summer In Partnership With NatureSweet® Tomatoes And Shuman Farms RealSweet® Vidalia® Onions

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Monday, June 7, 2021

1 selling brand of avocados in the U.S., is inspiring shoppers to fuel up on freshness this summer with a new promotional campaign in partnership with NatureSweet Tomatoes and Shuman Farms RealSweet Vidalia Onions.

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  • 1 selling brand of avocados in the U.S., is inspiring shoppers to fuel up on freshness this summer with a new promotional campaign in partnership with NatureSweet Tomatoes and Shuman Farms RealSweet Vidalia Onions.
  • Coast to coast, fresh produce stars in savory seasonal dishes, and AFM's summer program combines the deliciousness of avocados, tomatoes and onions to get shoppers sizzling in the kitchen.
  • Memorial Day Weekend kicked off a ripe opportunity for retailers to increase avocado sales throughout the summer season.
  • Digital engagement tools are also available and include social media promotion of the program, a downloadable recipe eBook and influencer recipe content all designed to make Avocados From Mexico, NatureSweet Tomatoes and Shuman Farms RealSweet Vidalia Onions worth every bite this summer.

Vidalia Onions On The Official Menu At The 2021 Kentucky Derby®

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Tuesday, March 30, 2021

The Vidalia Onion Committee (VOC) today announced that Vidalia onions are on the official menu for the 2021 Kentucky Derby and will be featured in several dishes served to patrons of the Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports.

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  • The Vidalia Onion Committee (VOC) today announced that Vidalia onions are on the official menu for the 2021 Kentucky Derby and will be featured in several dishes served to patrons of the Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports.
  • "We are thrilled to have the Vidalia Onion Committee as a sponsor for the 2021 Kentucky Derby," said Mike Anderson, President of Churchill Downs Racetrack.
  • Vidalia onions will be featured in several dishes on the official Derby menu including Chicken with Vidalia Onion and Mushroom Sauce and Vidalia Onion, Bourbon Sorghum Vinaigrette on a Black Eyed Pea Salad.
  • "We think this year's Derby fans are going to love the items on the menu that feature Vidalia onions."

Vidalia Mills Partners with Imogene+Willie as First Premium Selvedge Denim Customer

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Tuesday, January 21, 2020

VIDALIA, La., Jan. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The new North American textile maker, Vidalia Mills, announces it has partnered with Nashville, TN-based, Imogene+Willie as the mill's first customer of its premium selvedge denim.

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  • VIDALIA, La., Jan. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The new North American textile maker, Vidalia Mills, announces it has partnered with Nashville, TN-based, Imogene+Willie as the mill's first customer of its premium selvedge denim.
  • As previously announced, Vidalia Mills had recently acquired 45 antique Draper X3 selvedge denim looms from a demolition company in Greensboro, NC.
  • In making the announcement, Dan Feibus, CEO of Vidalia Mills explains, "We are so excited to welcome Imogene+Willie and their talented team into the Vidalia family as our first selvedge denim customer.
  • Vidalia Denim only uses e3 sustainable cotton exclusively in its operations, the first such operation in the world.

Optimum ICD Holdings LLC Expands Into Georgia Produce Business Becoming One Of The Largest Operations In The Southeastern US

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Wednesday, December 11, 2019

Generation Farms grows, packs, and ships onions, watermelons, and other produce through its operations in and around Vidalia, Georgia.

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  • Generation Farms grows, packs, and ships onions, watermelons, and other produce through its operations in and around Vidalia, Georgia.
  • Through this transaction, Optimum ICD Holdings LLC will vertically integrate their businesses by growing, packing and shipping fresh produce to some of the largest retailers across the US.
  • Following the acquisition of Generation Farms, Optimum ICD Holdings LLC aims to expand the production line focusing on products such as onions, watermelons, sweet potatoes, green beans, cabbage and sweet corn.
  • The Generation Farms transaction represents the third acquisition of Optimum ICD Holdings LLC in the US, following the acquisition of El Maximo Ranch and Island Pond respectively.

Optimum ICD Holdings LLC Expands Into Georgia Produce Business Becoming One Of The Largest Operations In The Southeastern US

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, December 11, 2019

Generation Farms grows, packs, and ships onions, watermelons, and other produce through its operations in and around Vidalia, Georgia.

Key Points: 
  • Generation Farms grows, packs, and ships onions, watermelons, and other produce through its operations in and around Vidalia, Georgia.
  • Through this transaction, Optimum ICD Holdings LLC will vertically integrate their businesses by growing, packing and shipping fresh produce to some of the largest retailers across the US.
  • Following the acquisition of Generation Farms, Optimum ICD Holdings LLC aims to expand the production line focusing on products such as onions, watermelons, sweet potatoes, green beans, cabbage and sweet corn.
  • The Generation Farms transaction represents the third acquisition of Optimum ICD Holdings LLC in the US, following the acquisition of El Maximo Ranch and Island Pond respectively.

Optimum ICD Holdings LLC Expands Into Georgia Produce Business Becoming One of the Largest Operations in the Southeastern US

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Tuesday, December 10, 2019
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20191210005633/en/
    Generation Farms grows, packs, and ships onions, watermelons, and other produce through its operations in and around Vidalia, Georgia.
  • Through this transaction, Optimum ICD Holdings LLC will vertically integrate their businesses by growing, packing and shipping fresh produce to some of the largest retailers across the US.
  • Following the acquisition of Generation Farms, Optimum ICD Holdings LLC aims to expand the production line focusing on products such as onions, watermelons, sweet potatoes, green beans, cabbage and sweet corn.
  • The Generation Farms transaction represents the third acquisition of Optimum ICD Holdings LLC in the US, following the acquisition of El Maximo Ranch and Island Pond respectively.

Life Just Got A Lot Sweeter: The 2019 Vidalia Onion Crop Heads To Stores Today

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Monday, April 22, 2019

VIDALIA, Ga., April 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Get ready to celebrate "The Sweet Life," Vidalia onion fans!

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  • VIDALIA, Ga., April 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Get ready to celebrate "The Sweet Life," Vidalia onion fans!
  • The 2019 Vidalia Onion season has officially begun for the renowned vegetable adored by the world's best chefs and home cooks alike for its sweet and crisp flavor.
  • One of the world's mildest onions, the way Vidalia onions are grown and raised enhances the onion's unique taste, sweetness and texture.
  • Vidalia onions comprise 62 percent of sweet onion sales in the United States and 22 percent of total onion sales.

Barberitos to Open New Vidalia Location in October

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Tuesday, September 11, 2018

ATHENS, Ga., Sept.11, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Vidalia's first Barberitos restaurant, located at 2105 First Street, is scheduled to open on October 1, 2018.

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  • ATHENS, Ga., Sept.11, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Vidalia's first Barberitos restaurant, located at 2105 First Street, is scheduled to open on October 1, 2018.
  • Located in a newly developed space next to Starbucks, the Vidalia location will offer farm-fresh food for customers seeking a healthy and flavorful quick-service option for lunch and dinner.
  • "We are thrilled to open our doors here in Vidalia, and we look forward to serving the community," Evans said.
  • "It's always been a dream of mine to watch Barberitos grow into a brand that communities love and respect," said Downing Barber, founder of Barberitos.