Kissabel Pink- and Red-Flesh Apples Arrive In North America

September 25, 2023 IFORED

Kissabel®, the innovative range of apples with coloured flesh – from pink to intense red – has arrived in North America. These apples with the amazing appearance and wonderful flavour are grown by Stemilt Growers, the United States partner of the IFORED programme for production of the Kissabel® range.

Stemilt’s Annual Golf Tournament Raises Funds for WAEF Scholarships

September 22, 2023 Stemilt

Stemilt Growers presented Washington Apple Education Foundation with a check for $155,000 which was raised during the annual Thomas K. Mathison Memorial Golf Tournament on May 18. WAEF is the charitable organization for the Washington tree fruit industry, which oversees more than 150 scholarships each year, including the Thomas K. Mathison Memorial scholarship. This year, 36 teams attended the tournament donating funds along the way.

Mike Taylor and Tate Mathison to Begin New Roles in Stemilt Sales and Research and Development

September 6, 2023 Stemilt

As part of a strategic plan, two long-time Stemilters, Mike Taylor, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, and Tate Mathison, Director of Sales have transitioned into new roles. Taylor has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Strategy and Business Development, while Mathison will become VP of Sales and Marketing.

Stemilt A Half Mile Closer to the Moon Cherries Size, Taste, and Firmness are Out of this World

August 1, 2023 Stemilt

Like the moon, the size, flavor, and firmness of A Half Mile Closer to the Moon® cherries is out of this world making them the grand finale to the cherry season. A Half Mile Closer to the Moon® cherries are grown by 4th generation Stemilt farmer, Kyle Mathison, who harvests these mystical morsels with the lunar cycle at high elevations to extend the season delighting retailers and consumers with an end-of-the-season bonus.

Stemilt Receives Community Leadership Award for Partnership with Eastmont through Project SEARCH

July 28, 2023 Stemilt

Stemilt has been awarded the Community Leadership Award by the Washington Association of School Administrators for its partnership with Eastmont High School through Project SEARCH. This award was presented by Wenatchee School District Interim Superintendent, Bill Eagle, and the incoming Interim Superintendent, Kory Kalahar.