Tart cherries are a homegrown, specialty crop in the United States – primarily grown on small, generations old family farms. Montmorency is the variety of tart cherry most commonly grown in America, which can be a meaningful attribute for consumers who increasingly care about food origins and want to support local agriculture. In fact, 92% of consumers would prefer to buy a U.S. grown tart cherry vs. imported tart cherries (Datassential Custom Research, 2022).
U.S. Tart Cherry Industry
Farming
Dewitt, Michigan 208 followers
U.S.-grown tart cherries are superfruits with on-trend taste and science-backed benefits.
About us
The U.S. tart cherry research and promotion program is funded by the Cherry Marketing Institute and Cherry Industry Administrative Board, growers and processors who work together to increase demand for domestic tart cherries. Montmorency is the varietal of tart cherry most commonly grown in the U.S., primarily on family farms in Michigan, Utah, Washington, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. Tart or sour cherries are a superfruit known for their unique sweet-tart flavor and distinctive nutrient profile. Scientific studies on tart cherries have included research on arthritis and gout, exercise recovery, sleep, heart health and gut health. Part of the growing appeal of tart cherries is a result of America’s changing palates – which are moving toward tart and sour flavors and away from sweet. This ruby-red stone fruit is a trending ingredient in food and beverage products, including nutrition bars, snacks, cereals, granolas, dairy products, packaged salads, juices and smoothies. Tart cherries are available year-round in dried, juice, canned and frozen forms for product developers.
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- Industry
- Farming
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Dewitt, Michigan
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Specialties
- Marketing, Trade, Agriculture, Scientific Research, and Product Development
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12800 Escanaba Drive
Suite A
Dewitt, Michigan 48820, US
Employees at U.S. Tart Cherry Industry
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The assortment of tart cherry product forms assures a seamless fit into almost any application and manufacturing environment. Tart cherries are available year-round in various product formats such as juice, dried, frozen and canned making them the ideal ingredient to include in on-the-go snacks, decadent desserts, superfood smoothies and much much more.
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Tart cherries are one of the few natural food sources of melatonin, the sleep hormone that regulates the body’s circadian rhythm and sleep-wake cycle. Learn more about the other functional attributes of tart cherries at https://lnkd.in/gcTNeAW9
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Montmorency tart cherries provide a sophisticated, adventurous flavor that offers something new and unique and have a distinct sweet-tart profile that really makes them a ready complement to sweet, savory and even spicy foods. According to Datassential custom research, 7 out of 10 consumers agree that tart cherries can be used in a variety of food and beverage items. These ruby red morsels pack a welcome punch of bright, acidic flavor that ends on a sweet-tart note enticing you to come back for more. https://lnkd.in/gdxqQhMz
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