History
The Washington Fruit story began when Fred B. Plath recognized the unlimited potential of Central Washington, and how it could shape the tree fruit industry. The rich soil, superior growing conditions and abundant access to water enable world-class tree fruit to grow and flourish throughout the region.
Washington Fruit & Produce was incorporated in 1916 to grow, pack and ship only the finest quality tree fruit under the independent label. A partnership with Mount Adams Fruit was later formed in the 1940’s, providing Washington Fruit with access to pears and an abundance of high quality cherries and apples from the Pacific Northwest.
Our Roots Run Deep
Our Roots Run Deep
Washington Fruit & Produce was incorporated in 1916 to grow, pack and ship only the finest quality tree fruit under the independent label. A partnership with Mount Adams Fruit was later formed in the 1940’s, providing Washington Fruit with access to pears and an abundance of high quality cherries and apples from the Pacific Northwest.
Growing Towards the Future
The relationship benefited both parties as well as our customers. Our most recent partnership includes Roche Fruit Company, a like-minded apple packer in Yakima with a modern facility, as well as their sales team Yakima Fresh. Through these partnerships, Washington Fruit Growers is able to better serve our customers with fresh, high-quality produce year-round.
Over 100 Years of Quality
Washington Fruit Growers has spent more than a century perfecting our processes to deliver premium fruit to market. Today, Washington Fruit Growers is a vertically integrated, family-run organization comprised of Washington Fruit, Mount Adams Fruit and Roche Fruit Company. Modern horticultural practices coupled with aggressive renovation and orchard development programs have enabled us to produce high-quality, desirable fruit and adapt to the ever-changing environment.
Pride & Dedication
Washington Fruit is dedicated to our customers and employees alike, which is deeply rooted in our core values of honesty and integrity. Growing, packing and shipping the finest fruit to customers around the world continues to be the company’s top priority.
