Now available from Oppenheimer and Blue Mountain Growers are Empress and Presidential plums, which are being harvested in Milton-Freewater, Oregon. The fruit is currently excellent and the company anticipates good supply with peak season hitting in mid-September. Category Director, Evan Myers, tells AndNowUKnow, "The cool temperatures in Milton-Freewater have brought out a clean, full color on the plums while enabling them to mature at just the right pace for optimum eating quality. These varieties are preferred for their sweetness and intense flavor, and are only available for a limited time and can be shipped nationwide."<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">Ratto Brothers is picking up momentum on its herb program featuring items that include fresh basil, dill mint, fennel, and parsley. The season which lasts through October is revealing excellent quality and supply. Frank Ratto, tells AndNowUKnow, "We anticipate a strong supply through the Fall and with the growing popularity of herbs in the culinary creations we are looking forward to promoting with retailers to increase that ring at the register and that extra flavor in the kitchen."<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">
