The Vidalia Onion Committee recognized two leading farming operations during its Annual Celebration & Awards Ceremony on Saturday, Feb. 7, honoring excellence in production and long-term investment in the Vidalia onion industry.

Bland Farms was named the 2025 Vidalia Onion Grower of the Year, an award sponsored by R.W. Griffin Warehouse. The Grower of the Year Award recognizes a Vidalia onion farm that exemplifies excellence in production, innovation, stewardship and leadership within the industry.

Proven Winners and Pure Line Seeds Inc. have entered into an agreement to offer an exclusive collection of top-performing vegetable plants under the Proven Harvest by Proven Winners brand name. By adding Pure Line Seeds as a brand licensee, Proven Winners is proud to grow its offerings and partner with one of the world’s leading suppliers of innovative, flavorful and nutritious vegetable plants and seeds.

I Love Produce acquired Garlic King and Canada Garlic, marking another important milestone in the company’s “Growing Together” journey. These acquisitions represent the successful outcome of a thoughtful and strategic process focused on long-term stability, operational strength, human capital and sustainable growth.

The Little Potato Company is kicking off a year-long 30th anniversary celebration with the unveiling of a new anniversary logo. The visual mark reflects the company’s growth over three decades and its ongoing mission to feed the world, better. 

Wyrick Family Farms, a fifth-generation California farming operation with hydroponic growing operations in Watsonville, has announced the launch of its Food Art Specialty Produce brand. The new line expands the company’s long-standing commitment to dependable, high-quality specialty items for the trade.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Laredo Port of Entry found cocaine that totaled $6.9million in street value in a shipment of roses.