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Cherries

Commodity Overview

Cherries tend to have a higher price point than many other popular fruits, so take advantage of their rising popularity to boost your bottom line. Make the most of cherry season so shoppers can easily find them. Give cherries a place near the front of the department when supplies are at their peak.

Produce Availability

  • Colors Information:
  • Domestic:
  • Import:
  • Export:
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PLUs

4045 regular/red/black
4258 golden/rainier

Varieties

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Dark Sweet Cherries
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Rainier Cherries
Retail Price Data is based on USDA Specialty Crops Market News surveys. Data collection ends on the report date and encompasses ad pricing good from the Saturday before the report release date through the following Friday. Weekly data - from over 400 retailers, comprising more than 30,000 individual stores with online weekly advertised features - covers over 250 produce items. Registered (logged-in) users, can access weekly reports and additional market information.
USDA Specialty Crops Market News publishes FOB and Movement data on a daily and weekly basis. Pricing and volume information is aggregated by commodity and published weekly, subject to any source-data adjustments. Commodity data is further processed based on origin (domestic vs imports) and type (regular vs. organic). Registered (logged-in) users, can access weekly reports and additional market information.

Facts

  • Cherries have a number of health benefits. Tart cherries have been shown to reduce inflamma-tion and reduce arthritis pain. Tart cherries also have been connected to cancer prevention and the prevention of memory loss. A diet that includes any type of cherries can help prevent cancer. Sweet cherries are a good source of potassium, which has been shown to help reduce blood pres-sure.
  • The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the following nutrient content descriptors for cherries: fat free, saturated fat free, sodium-free, cholesterol-free and a good source of fiber.

Sales Strategies

  • Cherries are a popular fruit in baking, so cross-merchandise them with pie crusts, cobbler ingredi-ents, baking supplies, whipped topping, freezer bags, pancakes, yogurt and ice cream.
  • Cherries are available in limited supplies most of the year, but promotable volumes are available in the summer and early fall. Make cherries a focus during those times of the year.
  • Fall: Include cherries in back-to-school promotions as they are a tasty, nutritious snack or lunchtime side dish.
  • Summer: Let cherries shine during the summer months. Include them in Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day promotions. Be sure to cross-merchandise them with pie fixings during those times. Promote cherries the rest of the summer as a quick snack for on-the-go families during the summer. You can also push them as a topping for those summertime ice cream sundaes.
  • Promote cherries as soon as they hit the shelves in quantity to attract consumers who are waiting for cherry season to start.

Dynamic Displays

  • Cherries come in a multitude of varieties. Clearly label your display with variety information and some details about the best use and the flavor of each variety.
  • Clamshells and bags keep a display tidy and reduce the chances of a slipping injury. Offer mul-tiple sizes to suit every consumer.
  • Keep cherries refrigerated and away from sunlight and fans. Do not mist cherries. It will soften the fruit.
  • Don’t stack clamshells on the display as cherries bruise easily.
  • Make the most of cherry season so shoppers can easily find them. Give cherries a place near the front of the department when supplies are at their peak.
  • Place cherries on display with other stone fruit like peaches and nectarines. Cherries’ red color contrasts well with the paler tones of those fruits.

Food Service

  • Add cherries to drinks for a unique flavor.
  • Include sliced cherries in salads for a new and interesting flavor.
  • Cherries are a natural in baked goods, including pies, cheesecake, breads and pastries.
  • Cherry chutney is a tasty pairing for any type of meat.
  • Use cherries as a plate garnish.
  • Offer cherry topping for ice cream desserts.

In the Backroom

Shipping
Dark-sweet cherries 18-lb. cartons, loose (California) 20-lb. cartons, loose (Northwest) 24-lb. euro cartons, 12 2-lb. bags 16-lb. euro cartons, 8 2-lb. clamshells 16-lb. euro cartons, 4 4-lb. clamshells 16-lb. euro cartons, 16 1-lb. clamshells (Northwest) 18-lb. cartons, 8 2.25-lb. bags (Northwest) 18-lb. cartons, 12 1.5-lb. bags (Northwest) 16-lb. cartons, 8 2-lb. bags (California) RPC 3417, 6411, 6413 Rainier cherries 18-lb. cartons, loose (Northwest) 16-lb. cartons, 16 1-lb. clamshells 16-lb. cartons, 8 2-lb. clamshells (Northwest) 15-lb. euro cartons, 12 1.25-lb. bags (Northwest) Chilean cherries 11-lb. cartons Foodservice packs 4-, 5- and 6-lb. boxes 12-, 18- and 20-lb. row-sized boxes

Grades
United States U.S. grades U.S. No. 1 U.S. Commercial Washington grades Washington No. 1 (more stringent than U.S. grades)

Handling
Temperature: 32 F, 0 C Relative humidity: 90-95% Mist: no Typical shelf life: 10 to 14 days Odor-sensitive. Sweet cherries may pick up off-flavors from shipping or storage with commodities that have strong odors. Modified atmosphere poly liners should be slit when product is received to eliminate gas buildup and off-flavors. Open the lids of cherry boxes stored in the cooler; good air circulation will slow spoilage. Don’t break cherry stems. Cherries with stems have a greater shelf life than those without. It is normal for rainier cherries to have some skin discoloration, slight scuffing or brown spotting, and it often indicates high sugar content. Cherries that are mahogany or reddish brown are considered to be the most flavorful.

Equivalents

1 lb. = about 45 cherries with pits 1 lb. (80 cherries) = about 1½ to 2 cups pitted and sliced 1 lb. = 1½ cups of juice

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Woods Produce Company, Inc.

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Location HQ:
Meadows Of Dan, 24120 Virginia
Berries:
Cranberries, Raspberries, Strawberries
Citrus:
Grapefruit, Limes, Oranges, Clementines / Mandarins / Tangerines
Deciduous Fruit:
Apples, Grapes, Pears
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Fudi Food Corp

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Business Type:
Importer, Wholesaler
Location HQ:
Weston, 33326 Florida
Berries:
Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Strawberries
Citrus:
Lemons, Oranges, Clementines / Mandarins / Tangerines
Deciduous Fruit:
Apples, Grapes
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Safco Global LLC

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Business Type:
Wholesaler
Location HQ:
Visalia, 93291-5009 California
Citrus:
Lemons, Oranges, Clementines / Mandarins / Tangerines
Deciduous Fruit:
Grapes
Stone Fruit:
Cherries
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D'Arrigo Bros Co of New York Inc

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Business Type:
Exporter, Shipper, Importer
Location HQ:
Bronx, 10474 New York
Deciduous Fruit:
Apples, Grapes, Pears
Stone Fruit:
Cherries
Tropical Fruit:
Avocados, Mangoes
Cooking Vegetables:
Artichokes, Asparagus, Greens
Salad Vegetables:
Carrots
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Fresh Results LLC

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Business Type:
Grower
Location HQ:
Sunrise, 33326-1956 Florida
Berries:
Blackberries, Blueberries, Raspberries, Strawberries
Stone Fruit:
Cherries
Tropical Fruit:
Mangoes
Cooking Vegetables:
Asparagus, White Asparagus
Organic Produce:
Organic Blackberries, Organic Blueberries
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Papaya Produce and Groceries

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Business Type:
Wholesaler
Location HQ:
Detroit, 48228 Michigan
Berries:
Blueberries, Raspberries
Citrus:
Grapefruit, Lemons, Oranges, Clementines / Mandarins / Tangerines
Deciduous Fruit:
Apples, Asian Pears, Figs, Grapes
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Fru-Veg Marketing Inc HQ

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Business Type:
Shipper, Importer
Location HQ:
Miami, 33172 Florida
Berries:
Blackberries, Blueberries, Raspberries
Citrus:
Lemons, Clementines / Mandarins / Tangerines
Deciduous Fruit:
Apples, Grapes
Stone Fruit:
Cherries, Nectarines, Peaches
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Fruit Royale Inc

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Business Type:
Exporter, Grower, Shipper, Importer, Wholesaler
Location HQ:
Rio Rico, 85648 Arizona
Deciduous Fruit:
Grapes
Stone Fruit:
Cherries
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Fruit Royale Inc

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Business Type:
Exporter, Grower, Shipper, Importer, Wholesaler
Location HQ:
St Louis, 63122 Missouri
Berries:
Strawberries
Deciduous Fruit:
Grapes
Stone Fruit:
Cherries
Tropical Fruit:
Avocados
Cooking Vegetables:
Potatoes
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Sbrocco International Inc

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Business Type:
Broker, Importer, Wholesaler
Location HQ:
Mount Laurel, 08054 New Jersey
Citrus:
Oranges, Clementines / Mandarins / Tangerines
Deciduous Fruit:
Apples, Grapes, Pears
Stone Fruit:
Apricots, Cherries, Nectarines, Plums








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