proudly in defiance of boring.
see what makes tart cherries so cravable.
the proof is in the cherry.
There’s a lot to love about tart cherries, but where do we even begin? They’re bold, vibrant, versatile, nutritious and, above all, delicious. The rest is up to you to discover.
- Bold by nature
- Bright ruby-red
- Nutritious and versatile
- Enjoyed year-round
%
of tart cherries grown in the United States are the Montmorency variety
Say Montmorency (pronounced mont-mor-en-see) three times fast. Now you’re ready to know that these U.S.-grown tart cherries aren’t just one variety of tart cherry — they’re the variety behind nearly every tart cherry product enjoyed across the United States.
always in season
Lucky for you, tart cherries can 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 and vibrant color. So, next time a tart cherry craving hits, head to your nearest grocery store and explore the frozen food, baking, dried fruit or juice aisles to find your favorite tart cherry products.
proven to be bold.
Whether you see it on a package of dried tart cherries, a bag of frozen tart cherries or a bottle of juice, the True Tart™ mark helps you quickly identify products made with verified U.S.-grown Montmorency tart cherries.
U.S. -GROWN
grown by the best.
Most tart cherry orchards are multigenerational family operations where knowledge, harvest timing and growing practices are passed down over decades. You may not see our growers’ expertise on a nutrition label, but you can absolutely taste it in the fruit.