Growing organic cherries isn’t a trend at Stemilt, it’s a commitment. Stemilt has been dedicated to growing fresh fruit organically under its Artisan Organics brand since 1989 to meet the lifestyle needs of consumers who crave organics.

Harvest for Skylar Rae cherries is finally underway, bringing the highly-anticipated sweet and crunchy bi-colored cherries back to the shelves for an impactful, profitable season. Sarah Barkley, domestic sales at CMI Orchards, said that the hype around this spectacular fruit is well-deserved, with demand showing no signs of stopping.

Treat shoppers with something special this cherry season: enter Kyle’s Pick cherries. Stemilt reserves its biggest and best dark sweet cherries for this exclusive pack in the month of July that fourth-generation, Kyle Mathison, promises is the summer’s top pick.

Inspired by its unique growing locale, 5 River Islands cherries from Stemilt are a sweet addition to any produce department this season. The company said with 5 River Islands cherries, it’s all about sharing the story behind these magical morsels.

“5 River Islands cherries are grown in a special location to help wrap up the California season,” said Brianna Shales, Stemilt marketing director. “This year’s crop is bringing premium flavor and sizes that will set them apart as the biggest and best cherries California has to offer.”

With recent favorable weather, CMI Orchards sees a promising cherry season ahead, boosting the company’s already stellar varietal selection.

Joel Hewitt, CMI’s domestic sales and organics manager, keeps a vigilant eye on the harvest season in anticipation of this exciting time. “The quality is really excellent this year,” said Hewitt. “In comparison to last year, where our tonnage was affected by complicated weather, we’re expecting a much brighter outcome with excellent quality from the color and condition to exceptional eating experience.”

With Washington cherries on the way, Stemilt is expecting much greater volume this year. The grower expects a steady supply of its Washington cherries will make opportunity for promotion during peak volumes in July. Mike Taylor, Stemilt vice president of sales and marketing, said the crop will be 10 days later than last year, but if retailers hang on they’ll see great success this season.