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Cherries are naturally packed with antioxidants and nutrients, making something this juicy and sweet pretty easy to feel good about. This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, hereโ€™s to choices that taste as good as they feel.

Welcome to the home of the world famous Northwest Cherries.

ย This site is the main source for all of the latest news and information about sweet cherriesย from the Northwest including: health information, recipe ideas, tips on freezing, canning and drying, as well as information about the famous growing region located in the great Northwest. More than 2,500 growers in the Northwest work tirelessly throughout the year to bring to you the largest, sweetest, freshest, highest quality sweet cherriesย available.

WHERE TO FIND CHERRIES

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Welcome to the home of the world famous Northwest Cherries.

ย This site is the main source for all of the latest news and information about sweet cherriesย from the Northwest including: health information, recipe ideas, tips on freezing, canning and drying, as well as information about the famous growing region located in the great Northwest. More than 2,500 growers in the Northwest work tirelessly throughout the year to bring to you the largest, sweetest, freshest, highest quality sweet cherriesย available.

WHERE TO FIND CHERRIES

Find Cherries Near You

INDUSTRY NEWS AND UPDATES

Latest News

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โšพ๐Ÿ’ Consider cherries your cleanup hitter.

With the big baseball game excitement in the air, weโ€™re talking game-day fuel and Northwest Cherries deserve a spot in the lineup.

Cherries provide natural carbohydrates and colorful plant compounds like anthocyanins, making them an... easy and delicious addition to your post-workout or post-game routine. Pair frozen cherries with Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, oatmeal, or your favorite protein smoothie for a snack worthy of the big leagues. ๐Ÿ’ช

Fresh season over? No problem. โ„๏ธ Keep frozen Northwest Cherries on deck so you can enjoy that sweet cherry flavor all season long.

Save this one for your next trip to the batting cages, workout, or World Series watch party. โšพ๐Ÿ’

Cottage cheese brings extra protein to any dish, and it plays a key role in these cherry cottage cheese muffins.

A sweeter, heartier spin on egg bites, these Cherry Cottage Cheese Muffins are an easy breakfast can be prepped ahead for quick on-the-go meals or a lazy Sunday morning.
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They're soft, fluffy and packed with flavor thanks to juicy Northwest cherries.

Comment MUFFINS and we'll send you the recipe straight to your DMs - or head to the link in our bio!

This easy Butternut Squash & Cherries dish brings together roasted squash, dried Northwest Cherries, hazelnuts, maple syrup, and creamy feta for the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and cozy.

Itโ€™s simple enough for a weeknight dinner, but special enough for your holiday table. And ...thanks to dried cherries, you can keep that Northwest cherry flavor going long after fresh cherry season ends. โค๏ธ

๐Ÿ’ Introducing the inaugural Cherry Picked Partner Award honorees! ๐Ÿ†

Northwest Cherries is proud to recognize three outstanding industry partners who are helping support the long-term sustainability of our Northwest cherry growers.

๐Ÿ† Congratulations to our 2026 ...honorees:
๐Ÿ’ Sunset Foods (@sunsetfoods) | 0โ€“50 Stores
๐Ÿ’ Giant Eagle, Inc. (@gianteagle) | 51+ Stores
๐Ÿ’ Four Seasons Produce (@fourseasonsproduce) | Wholesaler

These partners demonstrate the power of collaboration across the supply chain. Through consistent seasonal pricing, strong promotions and a commitment to keeping cherries moving at retail, they are helping support both a thriving cherry category and the growers behind it.

With rising production costs and increasing challenges facing our growers, these partnerships matter more than ever. We are grateful for their commitment to helping build a more sustainable future for the Northwest cherry industry.

Join us in congratulating our inaugural Cherry Picked Partner Award honorees! ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ†๐Ÿ’

The Cherry Picked Partner Award will be presented annually, recognizing industry partners who demonstrate leadership in promoting Northwest cherries and supporting the growers who produce them. Through this recognition, Northwest Cherries hopes to encourage even greater collaboration and promotional commitment across the industry.

๐Ÿ’ Dessert Day calledโ€ฆ and we answered with cherries.

From warm cherry crisp and classic Northwest Sweet Cherry Pie to cherry Danish, cobbler, cheesecake cups, turnovers, bars, cakes, and more, thereโ€™s no shortage of ways to satisfy your sweet tooth with Northwest Cherries.

...๐Ÿ’ Swipe through some of our favorite cherry desserts, then head to our website to find your next baking project.

Which one are you making first? ๐Ÿ‘€

Unpopular opinion? Frozen cherries deserve just as much love as fresh cherries. ๐Ÿ’โ„๏ธ

Cherry season may be short, but your cherry obsession doesnโ€™t have to be. Frozen Northwest Cherries are perfect for smoothies, baking, sauces, oatmeal, cocktails, and just about any recipe that ...needs a little burst of summer.

Fresh, frozen, preserved... we donโ€™t discriminate. ๐Ÿ˜‰๐Ÿ’

What do you think?

Dried cherries may be small, but thereโ€™s a whole lot to love packed into every bite. ๐Ÿ’โœจ

From their concentrated sweet-tart flavor to their grab-and-go convenience, dried cherries are one pantry staple that can do it all. Snack on them straight from the bag, sprinkle them over ...breakfast, toss them into a fall salad, or add them to your favorite baked goods.

Swipe through for a few fun facts, then tell us: whatโ€™s your favorite way to enjoy dried cherries? ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ‚

This past season, Northwest cherry growers shipped more than 18 million boxes of fresh, delicious Northwest cherries to cherry lovers near and far. From the orchard to tables around the world, thatโ€™s a whole lot of sweet summer goodness. โค๏ธ๐Ÿ’

A huge thank you to the hardworking ...growers, harvest crews, packers, and everyone who helped make this season one for the books.

๐Ÿ’๐ŸŒฎ Cherry season may be over, but taco season definitely isnโ€™t.

For National Taco Day, weโ€™re bringing a little taste of summer into fall with these Cherry & Fish Tacos topped with a bright, sweet-and-spicy cherry salsa. ๐ŸŸ๐Ÿ”ฅ

And hereโ€™s the best part: you ...donโ€™t need fresh cherries to make them! Pull those Northwest Cherries out of your freezer or reach for your preserved cherries and bring that sweet summer flavor right back to the table. ๐Ÿ’โœจ

SAVE THIS RECIPE FOR TACO NIGHT!

๐Ÿ’ƒ For the Cherry Salsa:
๐Ÿ’ 2 cups Northwest sweet cherries, thawed or preserved, pitted and chopped
๐ŸŒถ 1 jalapeรฑo, seeded and finely chopped
๐Ÿง… 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
๐ŸŒฟ 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
๐Ÿ’š Juice of 1 lime
๐Ÿง‚ Salt to taste

๐ŸŸ For the Fish:
๐ŸŸ 1 lb firm white fish, such as cod or halibut
๐Ÿ’š Juice of 1 lime
๐Ÿง‚ 1/2 tsp salt
๐ŸŒถ 1/2 tsp chili powder
๐Ÿซ’ 2 tbsp olive oil

๐ŸŒฎ For Assembly:
๐ŸŒฝ Warm corn tortillas
๐Ÿฅ‘ Sliced avocado
๐Ÿฅฌ Shredded cabbage

How to make them:
1๏ธโƒฃ Combine the cherry salsa ingredients and let everything mingle while you prepare the fish.
2๏ธโƒฃ Season the fish with lime juice, salt, and chili powder. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook for 3โ€“4 minutes per side, or until cooked through and flaky.
3๏ธโƒฃ Fill each tortilla with fish, pile on that cherry salsa, and finish with avocado and shredded cabbage.
4๏ธโƒฃ Dig in and enjoy