West Mathison

The coronavirus pandemic can’t stop Stemilt and Hansen Fruit from spreading cheer this holiday season. For the eighth year, the two fruit companies played Santa and granted holiday wishes to 177 children in foster care and low income housing in the Wenatchee and Yakima areas. I ...

Last week, Stemilt’s president, West Mathison was awarded 2019 Apple Man of the Year during the USApple Association’s Conference in Chicago.  USApple says Mathison was chosen for his work introducing new and modern varieties to the apple industry, including Pinata®, SweeTango® and the company’s newest apple, Rave®.   Mathison has been preside...

For the 6th year in a row, Stemilt employees teamed up to grant the holiday wishes of local children in foster care.  The Stemilt team provided gifts for nearly 130 children in the Wenatchee Valley and surrounding areas.  In addition, partners at Hansen Fruit supported 30 children in the Yakima area.   Kids h...