proudly in defiance of boring.
discover what makes Montmorency tart cherries stand out.
the proof is in the cherry.
There’s a lot to love about tart cherries, so 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
- Versatile across applications
- Enjoyed year-round
%
of tart cherries grown in the United States are the Montmorency variety
Montmorency (pronounced mont-mor-en-see) isn't just one variety of tart cherry — it's the variety behind nearly every tart cherry product made with U.S.-grown tart cherries.
always in season.
Tart cherries can be used year-round in your products and on your menus because they’re typically harvested and prepared shortly after picking into several different forms. This helps preserve their vibrant color, flavor and functional characteristics, providing consistent performance across applications throughout the year.
dried
frozen
juice & concentrate
canned
can I find fresh tart cherries at the store?
Most Montmorency tart cherries are harvested and quickly frozen, dried, juiced or canned shortly after picking to help preserve their bold flavor and vibrant color. For your needs, this means year-round access across formats, making it easy to incorporate tart cherry ingredients into your menus or product ideas any time.
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 identifies products made with verified U.S.-grown Montmorency tart cherries that meet the program's standards.
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. That expertise helps deliver the consistency, flavor and quality on which food professionals depend.