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Skylar Rae cherries are back

sdfHarvest is in full swing for Skylar Rae cherries, bringing the highly anticipated sweet, crunchy, bi-colored cherries to shelves for a profitable short season.

Sarah Barkley, domestic sales at CMI Orchards, said demand is skyrocketing each year as more consumers discover “The Sweetest Cherry You’ll Ever Eat.”

“Skylar Rae cherries are extra special, from their remarkable origin story to their unique flavor and crunch,” said Barkley. “Bursting with super sweet flavor and juice, and delivering a satisfying texture, they’re far superior to any other cherry.”

Discovered in 2004 by the Toftness family, Skylar Rae cherries emerged from a unique tree found after following a rainbow. This discovery, following the loss of their infant daughter, felt like a gift from nature, honoring her memory. Troy Toftness, co-owner of the Skylar Rae brand and Tip Top cherry variety, notes the skyrocketing popularity and increasing volume of these striking cherries. Grown by selected growers in the U.S., Chile, New Zealand and Australia, Skylar Rae cherries are set for further expansion, making them a must-have for retailers worldwide.sdf

Toftness said the priority is always flavor; allowing the fruit to ripen on the tree until perfect is paramount. “Skylar Rae cherries sometimes develop a unique bronzing, giving the appearance of a sun-kissed tan,” he said. “This ‘caramel glow’ is a hallmark of their supreme sweetness, indicating the cherries have absorbed ample sunshine — a sure sign of the sweetest cherries on the tree.” Toftness said they produced a short video explaining the caramel glow feature, which includes visual examples of how to hunt down the extra sweet ones.

While a January cold snap initially impacted bud development for higher elevation orchards, Barkley said the mild winter and consistently warm temperatures that followed delivered an exceptional bloom, resulting in Skylar Rae cherries of top-notch quality.

“Cherries inspire excitement year after year, coveted for their limited availability and summer seasonality,” she said, “and Skylar Rae are only around for a few short weeks each year — so get them while supplies last!”

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February 4, 2025
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