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In Hood River, Oregon, the cherry orchards are one of the highest-elevation cherry orchards in the Northwest. Thanks to the lofty location, there is a longer growing season resulting in sweeter, larger, more flavorful cherries and also late season availability. After ripening to perfection on the tree, until the sugar level reaches at least 21 brix (industry standard starts at 15 brix), the cherries are picked and packed by hand with care right at the orchard to avoid jostling which may bruise the fruit.

Hood River Cherry Company is a family-owned orchard dedicated to producing the market’s best-tasting cherries. The first cherry tree was planted in 1993 and since then, Hood River Cherry Company has grown to 120 acres of sweet cherries with a small cherry processing plant. By constantly working to improve the farms horticultural practices, you are assured you’ll be eating sweet, crisp and delicious cherries with every bite. By setting high standards and refusing to cut corners, the family-owned orchard has been producing the region’s best cherries since 1996. Metropolitan Market is proud to have Hood River Cherry Company as one of our local farmer partners!

  



These are the cherries you remember from childhood. Sweet, dark and succulent, Bing is the king of cherries and the most well known.


Milder than Bings, these yellow cherries with a bright red blush are the sweetest of the bunch and a favorite for dessert.


Vans are for those who like their cherries with a little kick. Sweet and tangy, these black cherries tend to be delicate and should be eaten right away.


These late bloomers boast the flavor of Bings, but with a colossal size. Many farmers mistakenly pick these early, but their sweetness and size can only come from the tree.


This large, round cherry is a deep dark red, almost black in color with bright green stems. The fruit is firm and crisp, and is a sweet as its color is rich.


This sweet cherry is a cross between Van and Newstar. This large, bright red cherry matures later in the season, one week after Lapins for early August enjoyment!