Stemilt ready to feature apple, cherry programs at CPMA show
Stemilt ready to feature apple, cherry programs at CPMA show
Stemilt plans to display a variety of fresh offerings from the up-and-coming Cosmic Crisp apple to its most premium cherry program, Kyle’s Pick cherries, at this year’s CPMA show.
“CPMA is the largest produce show in the Canadian industry, and we look forward to participating in it again with some of our top-pick programs,” said Marketing Director Brianna Shales. “Attendees can count on seeing Cosmic Crisp, Pink Lady, Granny Smith, Gala and Lil Snappers apples on display, and although cherries aren’t in season, top seal and bag packaging will take the show floor to represent A Half Mile Closer to the Moon cherries, and our newly rebranded Kyle’s Pick premium cherries.”
Stemilt’s 2024-25 apple crop displays excellent color and quality, especially for varieties like Cosmic Crisp and Pink Lady. The grower’s Lil Snappers three-pound bagged apple program also benefits from an optimal growing season, delivering big flavor in a kids’-size piece of fruit. With cherry season around the corner, Stemilt is hopeful for improved weather conditions from last year for the season’s offerings ahead.
“While cherries aren’t quite here yet, we look forward to sharing two branded items to delight consumers with this summer, Kyle’s Pick and A Half Mile Closer to the Moon cherries,” said Shales. “Kyle’s Pick cherries are available for a limited window in July and are some of our most premium cherries of the season. They must meet the high quality standards for variety, size, firmness and Brix established by Stemilt’s fourth-generation cherry grower, Kyle Mathison. For those looking to end the season with a grand finale, A Half Mile Closer to the Moon Cherries are available in much larger quantities than the 2023 crop for the late season in August. These cherries are grown 2,600 feet above sea level, or literally a Half Mile Closer to the Moon!”
Stemilt will be at booth No. 2010, where Stemilt sales and marketing reps will be present to connect with attendees. Displays, signage and other merchandising tools, including new Lil Snappers signage will all be present for selling World Famous Fruit at retail.
“We’re excited to be present for this year’s show, especially being CPMA’s 100th anniversary,” said Shales. “It’s always been a great place to share ideas and connect with those within the produce industry in Canada. We look forward to contributing as a platinum sponsor again and providing Stemilt lanyards to all attendees. Be sure to visit us to learn more about Stemilt’s World Famous conventional apple and cherry mixes!”
