Sweet Cherry Directory

Burnette Foods Inc.

PO Box 128

Elk Rapids, MI 49629

Tel: (231) 264-8116

Fax: (231) 264-9597

Contact: Robert Sherman

Sweet Cherry Products: canned dark and frozen dark sweet cherries

Countries Exporting Sweet Cherries to: Australia and Canada

Gray & Company

3325 W Polk Road

Hart, MI 49420

Tel: (231) 873-5628

Contact: Kelly Bowlin

Sweet Cherry Products: CherryMan Brand, Peninsula Premium, Paradise Brand Glace Cherries and Pennant Brand Glace Cherries

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

Sweet Cherry Products: Maraschino cherries, Cocktail cherries, Ice cream cherries, Frozen Black sweet cherries and IQF

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

Sweet Cherry Products: IQF, DSP, Elliott Pitted Dark Sweet Cherries

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

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