CMI Orchards expects an outstanding year for its Northwest cherry crop, said George Harter, vice president of marketing for the Wenatchee, Wash.-based company.
Speaking in early May, Harter said harvest timing is six to seven days later than last year.
“This would put a peak on June 25 and a later higher volume peak of July 9,” Harter said. “(It is) too early to tell on how late the crop will go and peak fruit size, but right now (we are) planning for a normal outlook on the late end timing.”
Harter said organic cherries account for about 4% of the firm’s output in 2021, but he expects to see that grow in the future.
Related:
Online grocery growth for cherries spurs efforts by marketers
Suppliers share optimism about Northwest cherries
Cherries: 2020 rewind and 2021 marketing outlook
Northwest cherry growers look for strong crop
