Washington State's8217;s year round cherry and berry company, Chukar Cherries, is celebrating its eighteenth anniversary this June.
Pam Montgomery, owner and founder of Chukar Cherries, made her dreams of growing fresh cherries come true when she left the hustle and bustle of Seattle city life to buy a 100 acre cherry
orchard in eastern Washington to raise Bing cherries and her growing family.
When harvest time came those first few years, Pam was dazzled by both the quality and quantity of fresh cherries. Pam's8217;s solution to the abundance was to dry the fruit at the peak of
ripeness so that cherries could be enjoyed year-round. Soon Pam was putting her creativity to work creating delicious cherry concoctions. Friends and family enjoyed these creations so
much they encouraged her to sell them and soon Chukar Cherries was launched in 1988.
Today, eighteen years later, the company is thriving, with a product-line that has far surpassed Pam's8217;s original creations. Each year new and unique uses are introduced for the
plump, juicy, all-natural cherry yet Pam's8217;s approach to business stays simple. 's8220;Use only the finest ingredients, Combine them in delicious and creative ways. Listen to our
customers and employees. Grow in a rational manner. And have fun.'s8221; It's8217;s a recipe Pam's8217;s strictly followed, from the first dried cherries developed in her own kitchen to
Chukar's8217;s now full line of delicious gifts that exemplify the Pacific Northwest.
The Chukar Cherry Company headquarters and retail store are located at 320 Wine Country Road, in Prosser, Washington. In addition to its catalog and internet site, there are also retail
stores at the world-famous Pike Place Market in Seattle, and at the Tri-City Airport, in Pasco, Washington. All Chukar products are 100% natural, KOF-K certified, and free of sulfites,
preservatives, artificial color, artificial flavor and trans fats. For award winning gifts and quality service, visit www.chukar.com or call
1.800.624.9544 to request a free catalog.