naturally distinctive.
discover what sets Montmorency tart cherries apart.
the proof is in the cherry.
From their bold flavor and vibrant color to their versatility across a variety of foods and beverages, Montmorency tart cherries offer qualities that make them both distinctive and practical for everyday use.
- Bold by nature
- Bright ruby-red
- Nutritious and versatile
- Enjoyed year-round
%
of tart cherries grown in the United States are the Montmorency variety
Montmorency (pronounced mont-mor-en-see) is the variety behind nearly all tart cherries grown in the United States. In fact, approximately 98% of U.S. tart cherries are Montmorency, making it the variety found in nearly every tart cherry product made with U.S.-grown tart cherries.
always in season
Lucky for you, tart cherries maycan be enjoyed year-round because they’re typically harvested and prepared shortly after picking into several different forms. This helps preserve their vibrant color, flavor and naturally occurring compounds. In other words, you can enjoy them whenever you want.
dried
frozen
juice & concentrate
canned
can I find fresh tart cherries at the store?
Most tart cherries are harvested and quickly frozen, dried, juiced or canned shortly after picking to help preserve their bold flavor, vibrant color and nutritional qualities. Because of this, point your clients to the frozen food, baking, dried fruit or juice aisles to find tart cherry products.
the difference between tart and sweet.
Tart cherries often are confused with sweet cherries. But beyond both being “cherries,” the two fruits differ significantly in taste, appearance, typical use and the research exploring their distinct nutritional composition and potential health benefits.
tart cherries always in-season
Most often enjoyed as juice, concentrate, dried, frozen or canned, tart cherries are harvested at peak ripeness and made available year-round.
sweet cherries the perfect summer snack
Larger in size with a deep red to purple hue, sweet cherries are most often enjoyed fresh and found in the produce aisle during the summer months.
U.S.-GROWN
rooted in generations of expertise.
Most tart cherry orchards are multigenerational family operations where knowledge, harvest timing and growing practices are passed down over decades. That generational expertise helps produce the quality and consistency found in U.S.-grown Montmorency tart cherries.