THE DALLES, OR - Our calendars are marked for June 13, which is when Orchard View Cherries will be picking its first cherries of the season, bringing consistent, large sizing and top flavor to the cherry arena.
“Chelan®, the first variety we pick, is just starting to turn color and is looking great—which tells us a lot about the cherries to come,” Brenda Thomas, President of Orchard View, shared. “We’re seeing consistency and good distribution through the trees, which in turn will give us some nice sizing. Mother Nature has been really good to us so far, giving the cherries ample temperatures at the exact time they need it to develop their sugars. It’s looking to be a really tasty crop.”
As Thomas shared, this season is the most normal season the grower has experienced in a while, with cool mornings and temperate days. After a challenging few years of weather events, the season is progressing well, experiencing moderate conditions for excellent quality, a press release explained.
The high-quality cherries are available in high-graphic pouch bags and top seal. Promotional volumes are expected this month, in perfect time for Father’s Day and the Fourth of July. Peak volumes are anticipated between June 20 and July 7, the release stated.
Orchard View Cherries varieties—including Chelan, Bing, Kordia, Rainier, Lapins, Regina, Skeena, and Sweetheart—are exclusively marketed by Oppy.
“The Dalles is a unique haven,” said Oppy’s Senior Vice President of Categories and Chief Marketing Officer James Milne. “The rich volcanic soil, ample sunshine, and moderate climate create an ideal environment for producing the finest cherries in the world that grade to the highest specs. This is why Orchard View retains widespread national appeal and interest from key export markets around the world.”
With over 100 years of cherry expertise under its belt, Orchard View is helping its partners score big in the produce department.
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