Shuman Farms

Name

Shuman Farms

Legal name

Shuman Farms, Inc.

Website

https://realsweet.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fresh Produce / Sweet Onions

NAICS

Vegetable and Melon Farming (11121)

SIC

Agricultural Production-Crops (100)

akta.pro primary industry

Allium Vegetable Farming (Onions, Garlic, Leeks, Shallots, Chives) (AFAGADAD)

Keywords

• Sweet onion production
• Vidalia onion farming
• Fresh produce distribution
• Agricultural packing operations
• Premium sweet onion brands

Headquarters

HQ city

Reidsville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Sweet Onion Sales: Primary revenue from growing and selling premium sweet onions including Vidalia onions, Peruvian sweet onions, and organic sweet onions. The company sells through retail grocery stores across the country and is described as a leading grower and shipper of premium sweet onions year-round.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Shuman Farms is a family-owned grower and shipper of premium sweet onions sold primarily through retail grocery stores under its RealSweet brand. The product line includes seasonal Vidalia onions from Georgia (mid-April to late August), Peruvian sweet onions during the Vidalia off-season, and organic sweet onion varieties, providing year-round availability. Hand-harvested produce is processed through state-of-the-art packing facilities for drying, cleaning, sorting, and grading before nationwide distribution.

Product overview

Shuman Farms is a family-owned agricultural company that grows and ships premium sweet onions through its RealSweet® brand portfolio. The core offering includes Vidalia® onions (seasonal, April-August), Peruvian sweet onions (September-March), and organic sweet onions, providing year-round availability. The company also operates sub-brands including RealSweet Rubies® (sweet red onions) and Mr. Bucks® (farm-fresh produce). All products are hand-harvested and processed through state-of-the-art packing facilities with quality assurance systems. The company is committed to non-GMO products and sustainable farming practices.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Mr. Bucks: Farm fresh produce brand operated by Shuman Farms.
• Rubies

Products and services

• RealSweet® Brand Sweet Onions Premium sweet onion brand offering Vidalia onions, Peruvian sweet onions, and organic sweet onions. Hand-harvested and packed using advanced technology to maintain freshness and flavor year-round for retail grocery shoppers.
• Vidalia® Onions Legendary Vidalia sweet onions grown in southeast Georgia, available mid-April to late August. Known for their mild, sweet flavor due to the low sulfur content in the soil of the Vidalia growing region.
• Peruvian Sweet Onions Sweet onions grown in Peru during the Vidalia off-season (September–March) to ensure consistent quality and taste year-round for retail and consumer customers.
• Organic Sweet Onions Organic sweet onion varieties offered as part of the RealSweet program, responding to growing consumer demand for organic produce.
• RealSweet Rubies® Sweet Red Onions A sub-brand under the Shuman Farms family offering sweet red onions with the same quality standards as the RealSweet Vidalia line, for retail and home-cooking consumers.
• Mr. Bucks® Farm Fresh Produce A farm-fresh brand under Shuman Farms offering premium produce with a focus on quality and freshness for grocery retail customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Largest producer and shipper of sweet onions in the US
• +3 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Produce for KidscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded by Shuman Farms, Produce for Kids is a charitable program that has raised more than $7 million for children's charities and helps families eat healthier. This is a flagship corporate social responsibility initiative that aligns the company's business with community giving.
• Feeding AmericaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerShuman Farms works with Feeding America to provide support to those who fight hunger every day. The partnership involves food donation and hunger relief efforts in communities where products are sold.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Bland Farms: Bland Farms is one of the largest Vidalia sweet onion growers and shippers in the US, directly competing with Shuman Farms in the same growing region, retail channels, and seasonal window.
• Peri & Sons Farms: Peri & Sons Farms is a leading year-round sweet onion grower with operations in Nevada and Peru, directly comparable to Shuman Farms' multi-geography sweet onion sourcing model.
• Driscoll's: Driscoll's is a premium branded fresh produce grower (berries) with a similar branded-produce, grower-distributor model and strong grocery retail presence comparable to Shuman Farms' RealSweet positioning.
• Earthbound Farm: Earthbound Farm is one of the largest organic produce growers in the US, directly comparable to Shuman Farms' organic sweet onion line and its premium branded retail positioning.
• Naturipe Farms: Naturipe Farms is a grower-owned premium branded produce company (berries, avocados) with a comparable direct-to-retail grower-shipper model and emphasis on branded fresh produce marketing.
• G&R Farms: G&R Farms is a multi-generation Vidalia sweet onion grower headquartered in southeast Georgia, directly competing with Shuman Farms for retail grocery shelf space during the Vidalia season.

Broad incumbents

• Fresh Del Monte Produce: Fresh Del Monte is a multinational fresh produce grower-distributor with comparable year-round sourcing, retail relationships, and premium branded produce operations.
• Grimmway Farms: Grimmway Farms is a large-scale US vegetable grower (carrots, organic produce) operating in adjacent vegetable categories with a comparable grower-shipper-retailer model but far broader product portfolio.
• Taylor Farms: Taylor Farms is a leading US fresh produce processor and supplier to retail and foodservice, sharing Shuman Farms' focus on retailer relationships and category leadership in a defined produce segment.
• Dole Food Company: Dole is a global fresh produce grower and distributor with overlapping retail grocery distribution capabilities and brand-marketing expertise relevant to Shuman Farms' go-to-market model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/realsweetonion
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/ShumanProduce
• Facebookfacebook.com/realsweetonions
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/shuman-produce
• Instagraminstagram.com/realsweetonions
• TikToktiktok.com/@shumanfarmsga
• Pinterestpinterest.com/shumanproduce

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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