Cherry Orchard Time in the New Year
What cherry orchard dormancy can teach us about rest—and how to savor winter and good health with a simple, naturally...
Chukar's Vision, Then and Now
Authentic Northwest goodies start with fully ripe, local cherries. In 1988, when we launched Chukar Cherries on our family farm with our daughters (pictured), our vision was to harken back to the time when families grew fruit trees in their backyards. Back then most homes grew their own apples, plums, peaches, apricots, and—if they were fortunate—cherries.
There’s a major flavor and nutritional difference between a fully ripe cherry and one that is picked underripe or green—which we fully appreciate. Because we don’t add sugar during the drying process, our cherries must be picked when the natural sugars are at their peak. Starting with ripe cherries allows us to offer an entire product line of no sugar added cherry snacks with natural sweetness and vibrant cherry flavor.
Next in our journey, we developed an efficient fruit dehydration process using warm air tunnels with a careful process of fragile fruit handling. Finally, we made a commitment to utilizing only quality clean ingredients free of preservatives, fillers, and anything artificial.
Recent posts
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The History of Chukar Cherries at Pike Place Market
Learn more about Chukar Cherries’ 35+ year history at Pike Place Market, from founder Pam Montgomery’s early story to our...
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37 Years of Sweet Success: A Founding Memory
Discover how Chukar Cherries began, from quiet walks in the orchard and a mission to naturally dry tree-ripened sweet cherries.
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Chukar Dads Share Their Favorite Treats
This Father’s Day, we’re spotlighting four Chukar dads and the Northwest cherry snacks they love the most. From healthy to...
