Northwest Cherries

A spring frost cut the Northwest's 2026 cherry harvest short, but the fruit that made it to market turned heads for all the right reasons.

The cherry harvest is booming in the Northwest, with growers shipping over 5.5 million boxes, just in time for July 4th celebrations and the upcoming National Rainier Cherry Day.

The cherry season is off to a sweet start, with growers shipping nearly half a million boxes already. And the quality? "Simply exceptional".

With high-quality fruit and promising yields, the cherry growers are buzzing. Get ready for some mouthwatering updates ahead!

As the cherry harvest draws near, excitement is building — and growers are getting ready for what could be a standout season.

What can consumers and growers expect during the upcoming cherry season? Karley Lange offers a preview.

Cherries are getting an early start this year, and it looks like we’re in for a sweet season. Here’s what’s cooking in the orchards.

With two decades of experience in fresh produce, Eric Patrick is ready to take on an important role in the local cherry industry.

Longtime president of the Washington State Fruit Commission, B.J. Thurlby, passed away early Saturday morning, following cancer surgery. He was 60.

On October 9th, Northwest Cherries announced the final numbers of the 2025 season, a crop that ended up being larger than estimated.