Chelan Fresh adds new organic options

Chelan Fresh will feature organic Rockit, organic Cosmic Crisp and expanding supplies of organic SugarBee apples.

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Chelan, Wash.-based Chelan Fresh will feature organic Rockit, organic Cosmic Crisp and expanding supplies of organic SugarBee apples in the upcoming season, said Kevin Stennes, organic sales manager.

The company also expects slight growth in organic apple and pear supply, he said. One new packaging option will be an organic Rockit 3-pound “shuttle” (tub) pack, Stennes said.

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