GalleryLast week’s visit out to the local stores showed that summer is in full swing in the produce department; good volumes and supplies of stone fruits, cherries and melons are on the shelves to […]
GalleryCherry Season: Varieties, Good Arrival Standards & Loading Guidelines
California cherry season is officially underway, with light shipments of Brook, Coral Champagne, and Royal Tioga varieties beginning out of the San Joaquin Valley area. The Pacific Northwest crop is expected to reach 20 […]
Retail Visit Review – Midsummer Check In
Tuesday’s visit out to the local stores revealed that the local trend is in full swing. In the west, the warm, humid overnight temperatures are continuing to push crops ahead of their schedules, which […]
Spotlight on Cherries
Independence day is tomorrow, and northwest cherries are always a fan favorite at barbeques, picnics and other July 4th celebrations. According to the Washington State Fruit Commission, approximately 80% of sweet northwest cherries are […]
