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Tear-Free Onions

Sunions Are Tearless Sweet Onions Soon to Be Offered at Waitrose Stores

— January 14, 2022 — Lifestyle
For those tired of tearing up when cooking with onions, an innovative and unexpected new product has entered the food market in the UK: Sunions. These modified sweet onions offer shoppers a tear-free alternative to the traditional and widely-used supermarket staple.

According to the company, Sunions arrive as a result of 30 years of experimentation, which saw the brand grow multiple non-conventional varieties. Finally, the company has landed on the winning breed. Unlike traditional onions, Sunions do not contain the volatile compounds "responsible for tearing and pungent flavor.” This is because the new products have been produced in a way that allows these compounds to diminish over time, leaving a tearless, sweet onion with neither harsh chemicals nor the sharp taste.

Image Credit: Sunions
Trend Themes
1. Tear-free Produce - Innovative products that offer tearless alternatives to traditional food staples are set to disrupt traditional markets.
2. Non-conventional Varieties - By experimenting with non-conventional varieties of well-established crops like onions, companies can create novel products offering unique value propositions.
3. Chemical-free Food - Consumer preference is shifting towards chemical-free food products, presenting a prime opportunity for innovative producers to offer healthier choices.
Industry Implications
1. Agriculture - By experimenting with different breeds and production techniques, agriculture companies can create new, innovative produce varieties that disrupt traditional markets.
2. Food Manufacturing - Food manufacturers can capitalize on the growing preference for tearless, chemical-free produce by developing new product lines that cater to consumer demand.
3. Retail - By offering innovative products like tearless onions, retailers can improve their product portfolio and meet the evolving preferences of consumers who are demanding healthier and more sustainable choices.
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