cherries

Produce industry headlines: September 1, 2026

Read how young shoppers push up private label sales, Canadian retailers promote local food, A Closer Look at U.S. grower...

2 weeks ago 2 minute read

NW Cherry Growers urge retail promotion as season winds down

Northwest Cherry Growers says as cherry season begins to wind down and volumes are slowing, that doesn’t mean the season...

2 months ago 2 minute read

ProduceIQ: Heat is on as cherries say goodbye

Although the current heat isn't expected to disrupt produce supplies, prolonged extreme temperatures could affect crops later this month.

2 months ago 3 minute read

ProduceIQ: No holiday for the heat

The fireworks may be over, but the weather isn't finished putting on a show, as the summer weather pattern flips...

2 months ago 4 minute read

Produce industry headlines: June 30, 2026

Links today include a consumer-retail expectation gap, an interactive map showing from field to fireworks, crop updates, and more.

3 months ago 2 minute read

Produce industry headlines: June 23, 2026

Read about Kroger's pricing plans, the restaurant business' bifurcation, event updates on CPMA and FPFC, a cherry crop update, and...

3 months ago 2 minute read

ProduceIQ: Weather shakes produce outlook

The Pacific Northwest heat wave is putting pressure on production markets as Fourth of July demand begins its annual sprint.

3 months ago 3 minute read

Produce industry headlines: June 16, 2026

Links today include Sprouts' New England expansion, private brands' retail growth, the importance of fresh in retail demand, and more.

3 months ago 2 minute read

CMI starts Skylar Rae cherry season

CMI says Skylar Rae delivers a firm, crisp bite paired with unmatched sweetness to produce a remarkable cherry eating experience.

3 months ago 3 minute read

CMI Orchards starts Northwest cherry season with fresh branding

Cherry season is shaping up to be one to celebrate, and CMI Orchards offers a lineup of programs designed to...

4 months ago 4 minute read

Northwest cherry season starts early with good sizing

The short harvest window for Northwest sweet cherry season is opening early this year, with fresh product arriving in stores...

4 months ago 3 minute read

Superfresh Growers starts Northwest summer fruit supplies

Superfresh Growers is gearing up for the return of its summer fruit lineup, featuring cherries, blueberries, and apricots.

4 months ago 3 minute read

CMI Orchards refreshes its Nature’s Candy cherry brand for 2026 season

The updated Nature’s Candy lineup introduces new pouch bags and clamshell packaging for Dark Sweet and Rainier cherries.

4 months ago 2 minute read

Produce industry headlines: May 19, 2026

Links today include Kroger's Memorial Day sale, New York's first public grocery store, Target names a new EVP, grower innovations,...

4 months ago 2 minute read

Produce industry headlines: May 18, 2026

Read about consumers struggles with rising food prices at retail and restaurants, FDA's leadership appointment, crop updates, and more.

4 months ago 2 minute read

Orchard View cherry season to start in early June

Orchard View Cherries gears up for a promising 2026 season, expecting to pack about 1.2 million boxes of premium cherries...

4 months ago 3 minute read

Produce industry headlines: May 11, 2026

Links today include Salt Lake City's first Co-op grocery store, Flashfood's shopper insight effort, BJ's Texas expansion, and more.

4 months ago 2 minute read

Honeybear Brands offers patriotic cherry packaging

Honeybear Brands will deliver dark sweet red cherries in celebration themed pouches featuring red, white, and blue USA Birthday graphics.

4 months ago 3 minute read

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