# Washington Fruit Growers: Growing, packing and shipping the finest fruit to customers around the world

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## Pages
- [Sustainability](https://washfruitgrowers.com/sustainability/): Sustainability is at the core of our growing practices\. Our family\-owned operation has deep roots in the Yakima Valley, and we’re committed to caring for the land, conserving resources, and supporting a healthier environment for future generations\. We utilize environmental practices such as Integrated Pest Management \(IPM\), smartly sourced materials, soil health, and resource management\.
- [About Us](https://washfruitgrowers.com/about-us/): Washington Fruit has been a family\-owned growing, packing, and shipping operation for over 100 years\. We’re a leader in growing, packing, and shipping produce as a result of our combined expertise and family values\.
- [Food Safety](https://washfruitgrowers.com/food-safety/): At Washington Fruit Growers, food safety is built into every step of our operation – from our orchard blocks to our fruit packing lines\. We follow rigorous protocols to ensure that every piece of fruit we deliver is clean, traceable, and safe to eat\. Our SQF \(Safe Quality Food\) certification reflects our dedication to global best practices in food safety and quality management\.
- [Nutrition](https://washfruitgrowers.com/nutrition/): Apples are more than just a tasty snack – they naturally provide plant\-based nutrients like quercetin, found in the skin, and vitamin C, an essential antioxidant\. Apples are also a great source of pectin, a type of soluble fiber that supports digestive and heart health\.
- [Our Fruit](https://washfruitgrowers.com/our-fruit/): Our orchards are located from Hood River to the Yakima Valley, where families and growers have worked the land for generations\. Their deep knowledge of the land, combined with careful growing practices and a commitment to quality, ensures that each harvest meets the highest standards\. Whether it’s our apples, pears, or cherries, the fruit grown in this region reflects the dedication and care that goes into every orchard\.

## Fruits
- [Dark Sweet](https://washfruitgrowers.com/cherries/dark-sweet/): The leading commercial cherry in North America\. Bright red to deep mahogany with a sweet, rich flavor when ripe\. We supply our customers with dark sweet cherries grown in the world\-famous Northwest region of the U\.S\.
- [Rainier](https://washfruitgrowers.com/cherries/rainier/): Named after Washington State’s highest peak, rainier cherries have a distinct yellow and blush skin\. Firm with an exceptionally sweet and delicate flavor – rainier cherries are always a consumer favorite\.
- [Starkrimson](https://washfruitgrowers.com/pears/starkrimson/): Starkrimson pears have a remarkable deep red exterior and a high juice content that sets them apart from other varieties\. They were discovered in the early 1950’s in Missouri as a branch of red pears on a tree which typically produced green pears\. The crimson color dresses up any salad and the sweet, juicy profile makes it a great fresh eating pear\.
- [Seckel](https://washfruitgrowers.com/pears/seckel/): Seckel pears are believed to be the only American variety grown commercially\. Unlike other varieties developed in the U\.S\. from a cross or bud sport of other European cultivars, they’re thought to have originated as a wild seedling near Philadelphia in the early 1800s\. Their petite size makes them a great snack or addition to any lunch box\.
- [Red D'Anjou](https://washfruitgrowers.com/pears/red-danjou/): Red D’Anjous were originally discovered in the 1950’s in Medford, Oregon from naturally occurring bud sports on Green D’Anjou trees\. The pear has a very similar egg – shaped silhouette to a Green D’Anjou pear\. The smooth skin and dark red color brightens any dish\. Great for baking, poaching or eating fresh\.

## Categories
- [Apple Recipes](https://washfruitgrowers.com/four-seasons/category/apple-recipes/)
- [Pear Recipes](https://washfruitgrowers.com/four-seasons/category/pear-recipes/)
- [Cherry Recipes](https://washfruitgrowers.com/four-seasons/category/cherry-recipes/)
- [Seasonal Story](https://washfruitgrowers.com/four-seasons/category/seasonal/)

## Tags
- [Organics](https://washfruitgrowers.com/four-seasons/tag/organics/)

## Fruit Tags
- [Organics](https://washfruitgrowers.com/fruit-tag/organics/)

## Fruit Types
- [Apples](https://washfruitgrowers.com/fruit-type/apples/)
- [Pears](https://washfruitgrowers.com/fruit-type/pears/)
- [Cherries](https://washfruitgrowers.com/fruit-type/cherries/)

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