Washington
Stemilt Growers will have its prized high-elevation cherries into the last week of August, says Brianna Shales, marketing director for the Wenatchee, Wash.-based marketer.
Save room in the shopping cart for more Washington apples.
The new center is putting words to action, underscoring the USDA’s commitment to agricultural research and science at land-grant universities.
Wenatchee, Wash.-based CMI Orchards is highlighting Kanzi apples as a top choice for food enthusiasts in baked desserts and holiday treats.
Chuck Sinks will continue to work for Sage Fruit Co. for the next two years in a reduced capacity, assisting the transition of his role to the new leader of the business development and marketing team.
Wenatchee, Wash.-based Stemilt Growers has added new capabilities in a new apple line packinghouse extension.
With a start date of about June 1, the 2024 Northwest cherry crop will begin 10-12 days ahead of the 2023 crop, according to Northwest Cherry Growers.
Brewster, Wash.-based tree fruit marketer Honeybear Brands is preparing to ship cherries from Washington to retailers ahead of schedule.
The USDA has published a proposed rule that would increase the assessment rate for onions produced within the Walla Walla sweet onion marketing order.
Stemilt’s Artisan Organics brand is kicking off its summer season with Washington-grown organic apricots, nectarines and peaches.
As a part of its Taste Local campaign, Spokane, Wash.-based Peirone Produce has unveiled a new truck trailer featuring fourth-generation Washington orchardist Kaitlyn Thornton.
With fall fast approaching, all eyes are on Washington to see what fruit the nation’s top apple-producing state will bear this season.
The two Wenatchee, Wash.-based fruit companies are partnering to expand the combined apple, pear and cherry offerings.
Apple volume is up, and prices are down. That equation adds up to more apple promotion opportunities, says Brianna Shales, marketing director for Stemilt Growers.
During his 18-year stint with the commission, Todd Fryhover has overseen the marketing efforts for Washington apple growers in 25 countries worldwide.
Shorter tree fruit crops in the Northwest have been challenging in the 2022-23 season, but the new crop season begins with cherries in just a few weeks.
Excellent growing conditions are on tap for Northwest fruit, and that means organic fruit volume will increase later this year for Yakima, Wash.-based Sage Fruit Co., says Chuck Sinks, president of sales and marketing.
Stemilt Growers expects to have its Washington organic apricots available in big sizes from mid-June through July.
Yakima, Wash.-based FirstFruits Farms, in conjunction with Opal Apple, has announced the recipients of the Opal Youth Make A Difference Grant.
Grandview, Wash.-based River Valley Fruit has introduced the Audra Rose cherry bag with its newly assigned PLU number, 3550.
The latest apple category statistics report from Wenatchee, Wash.-based CMI Orchards shows Envy apple sales are setting a torrid pace among high-flavor varieties.
Export demand may account for perhaps 30% of Northwest pear volume in 2023, said Kevin Moffitt, president and CEO of the Pear Bureau Northwest.
Stemilt Growers expects a strong pear crop in 2023, says Brianna Shales, marketing director for the Wenatchee, Wash.--based marketer.
Domex Superfresh Growers is forecasting its 2023 pear crop will be down just slightly from last year.
CMI Orchards expects abundant volume and excellent quality for its 2023 pear crop.
Two Pacific Northwest fruit purveyors have joined forces to grow and expand market reach in apples, pears and cherries.
The merger expands the opportunity and scope of both companies to serve their unique customer base, while also working together with the customers the two companies share coast to coast.
Wenatchee, Wash.-based CMI Orchards is projecting its cherry harvest will continue into late July, says Joel Hewitt, vice president of sales.
Last year’s cherry crop was difficult because of an overlap in California and Washington and compressed harvest windows in Washington, but the 2024 crop is different, says Brianna Shales, Stemilt marketing director.
The Northwest cherry crop for Sage Fruit is wide-ranging across Northwest growing regions and high-flying in quality expectations.