Washington Fruit Growers

The 2024 apple and pear harvests are upon us. We are gearing up for another great season and expecting some changes in the overall crop size from last year. For a more in depth look into what we are seeing on the trees and the expectations for the coming crop, please refer to the article below. https://lnkd.in/gejKWtHJ

One of the best parts about doing business in the fresh produce space is having the opportunity to give back to the communities in which our fruit is making a difference. Thank you to Harris Teeter and Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina for organizing the incredible "Apples in Action" campaign in the Charlotte area during the month of July. Together, we were able to donate 68,000 pounds of apples to help families in need.

Attending OPS this week? We will be there! Stop by and say hi while you are at the show. We look forward to talking about the ongoing cherry season and what the fall holds for apples and pears. See you in Monterey!

Smart growing practices are at the heart of what we do at Washington Fruit. Whether it be sunlight, soil, pest management, or a plethora of other factors that affect fruit output, our teams are always focused on making our orchards optimal for quality fruit production. At our Washington Fruit organic farms, we implement the practice of releasing beneficial insects which are native to the areas we grow fruit. The lacewing is a predatory insect to small soft bodied aphids. When aphid pressure outnumbers our native populations of lacewing, we help them out with the release of more lacewing eggs and larvae by either hand application or drone as part of our organic Integrated Pest Management strategy. This helps bring back the delicate balance of the ecosystem within the orchard and minimizes the number of potential sprays. To see this process being done by drone, check out the video below. https://lnkd.in/gv8egPHh

With the kickoff of the Washington Cherry Season, the team at Washington Fruit is busy with the start of our harvest. It takes a coordinated effort between the orchard, warehouse, transportation, and sales staff to bring the freshest Washington cherries to stores around the world. This is an exciting time for all in our industry and the rapid nature of the cherry season makes it something we look forward to all summer long. Keep your eyes open for cherries from Washington in the coming weeks. #WashingtonCherries

At Washington Fruit Growers, we are passionate about supporting our local community and doing our part to grow the economy of the beautiful Yakima valley we get to call home. Thank you to University of Washington and the UW Foster School of Business for investing in the future of Centeal Washington. We are proud to be a part of this program. https://lnkd.in/gnJeQh9x

Heading to the West Coast Produce Show in Palm Springs this weekend? We will be there, stop by booth #707 and say hi!

This weekend, we honor and remember the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Your courage and dedication will never be forgotten. As we reflect on the past, we're also reminded that Memorial Day marks the beginning of a new season for us at Washington Fruit Growers—the Washington cherry crop is just around the corner and we are excited to share the fruits of our labor with you all this summer. Thank you to all who have come before us. #MemorialDay #WashingtonCherries

At Wash Fruit, we are proud to be members of the U.S. Apple Association and actively participate in all of the wonderful things they do for our communities. Congrats to Hoover Elementary on receiving a $5,000 Apple4Ed Grant! We were honored to be part of the celebration!

We are proud to be part of the incredible Washington Apple Education Foundation! This program has helped so many amazing people, some, like Ramon featured here who are part of the Washington Fruit family. Thank you WAEF for all that you do for our industry! #WAEF #WaApples