Sweet Cherry Directory
Burnette Foods Inc.
PO Box 128
Elk Rapids, MI 49629
Tel: (231) 264-8116
Fax: (231) 264-9597
Contact: Robert Sherman
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Sweet Cherry Products: canned dark and frozen dark sweet cherries
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Countries Exporting Sweet Cherries to: Australia and Canada
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Gray & Company
3325 W Polk Road
Hart, MI 49420
Tel: (231) 873-5628
Contact: Kelly Bowlin
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Sweet Cherry Products: CherryMan Brand, Peninsula Premium, Paradise Brand Glace Cherries and Pennant Brand Glace Cherries
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Countries Exporting Sweet Cherries to: Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Canada, Mexico, Peru, Australia and Malaysia
Leelanau Fruit Co
2900 SW Bayshore Dr.
Sutton's Bay, MI 49682
Tel: (231) 271-3514
Fax: (231) 271-4367
Contact: Glenn LaCross
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Sweet Cherry Products: Maraschino cherries, Cocktail cherries, Ice cream cherries, Frozen Black sweet cherries and IQF
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Countries Exporting Sweet Cherries to: Canada
Smeltzer Orchard Company
6032 Joyfield Road
Frankfort, MI 49635
Tel: (231) 882-4421
Fax: (231) 882-4430
Contact: Tim Brian
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Sweet Cherry Products: IQF, DSP, Elliott Pitted Dark Sweet Cherries
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TART vs. SWEET
Tart cherries are seldom sold fresh, they are generally all processed
Tart cherries are bright red
Tart cherries are primarily grown in the Great Lakes states
Tart cherries contain significantly more antioxidants than sweet cherries (and many other health benefits)
The most well-known tart (sour) cherry variety is Montmorency
Sweet cherries are sold fresh and some are processed as maraschino cherries or frozen for yogurt
Sweet cherries can be black, red/purple or yellow. The darker the cherry, the sweeter the taste.
Sweet cherries are primarily grown in the Pacific Coast states
Sweet cherries are enjoyed for their taste, not their health benefits
The most well-known sweet cherry variety is Bing
