Chukar Cherry Company Press Releases & News

Chukar Cherries Offers New Cherry Heart Box for Valentine’s Day

Pacific Northwest chocolatier crafts all natural, locally made Valentine’s Day gifts. - January 16, 2013

Chukar Cherries Hosts Holiday Open Houses

Tastings, prizes, and specials reward visitors to Chukar’s flagship store in Prosser - November 18, 2012

Chukar Cherries Publishes First Ever Business Gift Catalog

Corporate giving made easier with holiday catalog and discount program. - November 08, 2012

Chukar Cherries Featured in Sea-Tac Airport’s Three New Duty-Free Stores

Duty-free stores to emphasize locally made products building revenue and jobs in Washington State - October 28, 2012

Chukar Cherries Represents the Pacific Northwest on NPR’s “Americandy” Series

Dried, chocolate-covered cherries are nostalgic treat for Northwesterners. - August 11, 2012

Chukar Cherries Natural Chocolate Making Process Featured on NPR

National Public Radio takes an inside look at Pacific Northwest artisan chocolate and cherry company - August 01, 2012

Chukar Cherries Opens New Store in Leavenworth, WA

Artisan cherry and chocolate company launches storefront in Washington’s Bavarian village. - July 29, 2012

Chukar Cherries Sponsors Terremoto in the Vic-Maui Race of 2012

Washington cherries provide fuel for premier Pacific Northwest sailboat race. - July 14, 2012

Pacific Northwest Cherry Company Releases Cherry Blossom Collection

Chukar Cherries celebrates the 100th anniversary National Cherry Blossom Festival. - March 03, 2012

Chukar Cherries Gives Back to Community in 2011

Pacific Northwest small business donates over $24,000 with a focus on local causes. - February 23, 2012

Chukar Cherries Celebrates National Cherry Month

Washington State cherry company showcases Pacific Northwest “super fruit.” - February 09, 2012

Chukar Cherries Offers Locally Grown, Locally Made Valentine’s Day Gifts

Pacific Northwest cherry company takes local fruit from orchard to chocolate box. - February 04, 2012

Chukar Cherries Highlights New Products and Packaging at Winter Tradeshows

In anticipation of the company’s 25th anniversary, Chukar Cherries has revamped their packaging and launched new cherry sauces and gifts. - January 18, 2012

Chukar Cherries Showcases Product Line in Seattle’s Pacific Market Center

Northwest specialty food company makes their products available to retailers year-round - January 07, 2012

Chukar Cherries Unveils New Zip Pouches and Sauces for Holiday 2011

Re-sealable packaging insures freshness in cherry snacks and confections while savory sauces provide new and delicious ways to enjoy Northwest cherries. - November 20, 2011

Pacific Northwest Gift Company, Chukar Cherries, Unveils New Mobile Website

Mobile device accessible retail site makes shopping and gifting easier on-the-go. - August 12, 2011

Large But Late Northwest Cherry Crop Pushes Cherry Drying Back Several Weeks

Due to an unusually cold and wet spring, the 2011 Northwest cherry crop is anticipated to peak after the 4th of July. This is ten to fourteen days later than the typical peak. According to B.J. Thurlby, President of the Washington State Fruit Commission, “When you have the coldest April on... - June 26, 2011

Chukar Cherries Welcomes Tommy Montgomery as New Vice President of Sales and Marketing

Former CEO of Montgomery Freight Solutions joins growing specialty food company. - June 03, 2011

Chukar Cherries Contributes to Local Food Movement with Innovative Fruit Drying Process

Chukar Cherries meets the demand for local fruits year-round by using an innovative, all natural drying process that preserves Northwest produce without sulfites, preservatives or anything artificial. Due to consumers’ desire to know the origins of their food, the Local Food Movement has... - May 30, 2011

Chukar Cherries Debuts New Cherry Blossom Collection

Pamela Montgomery, founder of Washington State specialty food company Chukar Cherries, has released a new line of premium chocolate-covered cherries celebrating Northwest cherry season. The new Cherry Blossom Collection’s focus is freshness. From Springtime Chocolate Cherries to all new Cherry Blossom Green Tea—the ingredients are 100% natural and grown in the Pacific Northwest. - April 02, 2011

The Chukar® Chocolate Assortment Collection – A Unique Gift for the Holidays

Chukar Cherries happily announces the launch of their Chocolate Assortment Collection. The packaging presentation is new, but the inside is classically Chukar—all natural dried cherries and rich roasted nuts and berries from the Pacific Northwest accented by melt-in-your-mouth chocolate. - November 04, 2010

Chukar Cherries Celebrates 20 Years of Gourmet Gift Manufacturing

Chukar Cherry Company, the Year ‘Round Cherry and Berry Company™ celebrates twenty years of producing the Best of Nature, Best of Chocolate® utilizing the fruitful bounty of the Pacific Northwest. Fresh and unique Chukar® brand products have become signature food gifts for... - March 26, 2008

When Holiday Gifting, Fresh is Best

Chukar Cherries, Washington State’s award-winning manufacturer of naturally dried and chocolate covered confections, is anticipating a sharp rise in gift sales this holiday season. Fueled by a desire for food safety and fresh ingredients, Regional Food Gifts are at the top consumers Holiday... - November 06, 2007

Chukar Cherries Launches “Berry Orange Nut Crunch” Caramel Corn

Chukar Cherries, the Pacific Northwest’s year ‘round cherry and berry company, will launch its newest Caramel Corn flavor Berry Orange Nut Crunch this fall. The family owned manufacturer strives to create unique, authentic flavors that capture the bounty of the Pacific Northwest. Berry... - October 08, 2007

Chukar Cherries Expands Into New Warehouse

Chukar Cherries, the Pacific Northwest’s leading producer of gourmet cherry and berry treats, has officially expanded into their new warehouse building on 320 Wine Country Road in Prosser, Washington. The move comes just in time for the Chukar Team to prepare for the seasonal holiday rush... - September 17, 2007

Chukar Cherries Unveils New Catalog

Chukar Cherries, the Pacific Northwest’s largest producer of gourmet cherry and berry treats, announces the release of their New Gourmet Gift Catalog due out mid September 2007. - September 10, 2007

Chukar Cherries Utilizes Regional Fruits in New Gourmet Products

Chukar Cherries, the Pacific Northwest’s Year ‘Round Cherry and Berry Company™, introduces new gourmet treats per request by loyal customers. Organic Rainier Cherries and Naturally Dried Strawberries are dried fruit additions. Semi-Sweet Chocolate Pearls™; rich dark... - September 06, 2007

Chukar Cherries Launches New Products at Seattle Gift Show Aug 18th – 21st

Chukar Cherries, the Northwest’s leading producer of naturally dried and chocolate-covered cherry and berry gourmet specialties launches a Holiday 2007 Gift Collection at the Seattle Gift Show, August 18 – 21 in the Washington State Convention and Trade Center. Dark Chocolate Cherries,... - August 16, 2007

Chukar Cherries Launches New Website for Retailers

Chukar Cherries, Washington State’s year ‘round boutique manufacturer of naturally dried cherries, confections, and savory sauces announces the launch of their new wholesale website; www.chukar.com/wholesale. The new site will include upcoming promotions, merchandising and selling tips, customer testimonials, culinary quick tips and recipes and general industry news. - June 04, 2007

Chukar Cherries Utilizes Washington’s Record Yielding Cherry Crop

Chukar Cherries, Washington’s manufacturer of cherry treats, is gearing up for another record year of cherry processing. The Northwest Cherry Commission predicts Washington will harvest 120,000 tons of sweet cherries, making the Pacific Northwest, the world’s foremost producer. Northwest’s cherries are shipped world-wide for consumers to enjoy. Each year a select amount is delivered to Chukar Cherries in Prosser, Washington where the fruit is preserved for year ‘round use under the Chukar brand. - May 20, 2007

Chukar Cherries Hosts Ground Breaking Ceremony

Chukar Cherries, Washington State’s manufacturer of naturally dried and chocolate-covered cherries and berries; The Best of Nature, Best of Chocolate ® is pleased to announce the ground breaking ceremony for their new warehouse located adjacent to the company’s food processing... - March 13, 2007

Chukar Cherries Contributes Pacific Northwest Flare to Weddings

Chukar Cherries, Washington State’s year round cherry company, is officially announcing the newest addition to the Chukar product line, Wedding Favors. The newly launched wedding collection is designed to reflect the Pacific Northwest for the Bride & Groom with an affinity for the... - February 06, 2007

Chukar Cherries Donates $1,186 to Breast Cancer Research

Chukar Cherries, Washington State’s year round cherry company, has recently donated $1,186.00 to Breast Cancer Research. The funds went to a notable Breast Cancer Foundation that focuses on grants and programs related to breast cancer research, education, screening and treatment. The... - January 24, 2007

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