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Discover the journey of World Famous Fruit!
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Our California cherries kick off this year's cherry season
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We have a passion for growing World Famous Fruit!
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The apple of big dreams and great flavor!
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…rooted in six generations of Mathison family farmers.

It’s centered on perseverance, innovation, and a commitment to wake with the sun for a day of hard work. Our story is what helps us grow world famous fruits that delight.

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…rooted in six generations of Mathison family farmers.

It’s centered on perseverance, innovation, and a commitment to wake with the sun for a day of hard work. Our story is what helps us grow world famous fruits that delight.

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It's time to Fuel Your Fitness! We teamed up with @healthyw_em, a nutrition/ fitness coach, to learn new ways to feed your body for being active. 💪 By taking us through a few of her daily routines we learned how fun and simple it is to get energized. Whether you are into HIIT workouts or want to try some trailing running, Emily has some great advice and fun recipes! 🍎 Click the link in our bio to learn more about how to Fuel Your Fitness! Don't forget to grab an apple, your water, and get outdoors for some excitement this spring/summer! #Stemilt #worldfamousfruit #apples #energy #fuelyourfitness #stemiltapples #StemBlog #beactive #healthyeating #haveaplant #fuelyourbody #fruitandveggies #produce

Introducing...the Stemilt Supers!! We had a group of super Stemilters support the Brave Warrior Project, over the weekend, by walking in the Superhero Walk 'N' Roll 3k in Wenatchee, WA.
The Brave Warrior Project is a non-profit dedicated to eliminating barriers for families with children that have developmental disorders, chronic health care needs, and cancer in the Wenatchee Valley and surrounding communities.
The Superhero Walk raises funds and brings awareness to the Brave Warrior Project and its many Warriors. It was an inspiring community event that raised $22,565 this year.
Thank you Stemilt Supers for attending! #Stemilt #stemilters #community #bravewarriorproject #communitysupport #cultivatepeople #wenatchee

Here at Stemilt we are fortunate to have long cherry seasons. This is due to growing cherries in both CA and WA 🍒 Each year we start our season down in CA, mid-May, where warmer temperatures and lower latitudes ripen cherries earlier than other growing places. We grow dark-sweet and Rainier cherries in California’s flat lands across several counties, but predominantly in Brentwood, Stockton, and the River/Delta region. And what a sight it is to see the orchards come to life every year! Let us know what other fun facts you want to learn about cherries, and drop a ❤️ in the comments if you are ready for more summer fruit! #Stemilt #worldfamousfruit #cherryseason #orchardshot #cherries #worldfamouscherries #onthefarm #haveaplant #growers #fruitgrowers #summerfruit #freshproduce #farmtotable #CAcherries #stemiltcherries #cherryorchards

🐝 Honeybees, and all pollinators, play an important role in growing our #WorldFamousFruit. Without honeybees and cross-pollination, a mass majority of fruits would not be available to eat, including cherries, apples and pears. We ensure these busy workers have proper cross-pollination resources (other flowers/blossoms to pollinate), they are safe and comfortable (the hives are secure), and hope that Mother Nature delivers good flying conditions each year (no wind). To learn more about the importance of honeybees in our orchards click the link in our bio, and drop a ❤️ in the comments for this powerhouse worker! #Stemilt #worldfamousfruit #orchards #bees #honeybees #pollinators #cherries #apples #pears #fruit #freshproduce #orchardshot #beephoto #beehive #farmtofork #fruitgrowers

Responsible, dedicated, and caring are all words to describe who a true Stemilter is. A big round of applause is in order for the winner of the Employee of the Month Raffle Drawing... drumroll please... Victor Ruiz Teran! 🥳 (holding the "I am Stemilt sign.) Victor was selected as employee of the month in October 2021 and won the Stemilt Employee of the Month Raffle Drawing for a destination trip for two! ✈️ During his 14 years at Stemilt and as a Specialty Night Line Worker at Stemilt's Euclid packing facility, Victor has gone above and beyond to be a responsible, accountable, and outstanding leader. When he notices a new face on his team, he is quick to start conversation and makes everyone feel welcome. Congratulations Victor for demonstrating what it means to be a Stemilter and thank you for being a trustworthy and caring member of our team. 👏 We hope you enjoy your vacation! #Stemilt #stemilters #worldfamousfruit #winner #raffle #congratulations #employeeofthemonth #teamwork #vacation

We know it can be difficult to find the perfect piece of fruit in the store, especially when you are in a hurry! We also want you to have a great cherry season, so here are a few easy tips to use at the grocery store and at home 🍒: 1. Make sure to pick vibrant colored cherries. Besides Rainier cherries, you are looking for nice, dark fruit.
2. Choose firm fruit. Cherries should be firm.
3. Store the cherries in the fridge, preferably away from smelling foods. Cherries are put into a cold chain before shipping and to keep top quality you need to keep them cool.
4. Rinse before eating. It is better to rinse your cherries right before you eat vs. right when they get home. If you wash them too early the stems will dehydrate and they won't look as fresh.
5. Eat fresh or freeze for later. Most of us know that cherries won't last too long once home, but if you are unable to get to all of them freezing is a great option so you can enjoy them later. #Stemilt #worldfamousfruit #cherries #summerfruit #freshfruit #storagetips #cherrytricks #haveaplant #fruittips #worldfamouscherries #thefruitscoop #StemBlog #freshproduce #cherry

Cobbler season has started, and we have been seeing some great recipes being shared! We know that the best way to celebrate this tasty dessert was with our fresh cherries that are in season. 🍒 This Fresh Cherry Cobbler is another easy and delicious recipe that can make any night special! Let us know what your favorite cobbler flavors are in the comments below or check out our recipe by clicking on the link in our bio! 😍 For more fun dessert ideas, make sure to subscribe to the Stem Blog! 👍
#Stemilt #worldfamousfruit #cherrycobbler #cherries #seasonaldesserts #cherryseason #cobblerseason #dessert #simplydelicious #stemiltcherries #freshcherries #haveaplant #StemBlog #cherryrecipes

It is important during cherry harvest that a "cold-chain" is established and maintained throughout the packing process. That’s because if cherries are not kept cold, they begin to lose firmness and overall quality very quickly. On a packing line cherries travel through cold water to keep them at optimum temperature levels so they keep their quality. Most all cherries are picked, packed, and shipped within 24-48 hours of harvest. 🍒 Drop a ❤️ in the comments below if you love cherries! #Stemilt #worldfamouscherries #cherryfacts #cherries #cherryseason #behindthescenes #CAcherries #cherrylife #stemiltcherries #packingline #freshfruit #haveaplant #seasonalproduce

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