Cherries
The cherry is the fruit of many plants of the genus Prunus and ranges in type from sweet to sour. Cherries are small, fleshy, red fruits that contain a hard drupe, or seed, and are related to peaches, apricots, and plums. It is believed that the sweet cherry originated somewhere between the Black and Caspian Seas in Asia Minor around 70 BC and were introduced to the Western Hemisphere by the Romans in the first century A.D.
America's Super Fruit
Cherries enjoy some of the highest levels of disease-fighting antioxidants. Additionally they score high in beta carotene (19 times higher than blueberries or strawberries), vitamin C, potassium, magnesium, iron, fiber and folate. This means that cherries can help ease the pain of arthrities and gout as well as reduce risk factors for heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers. Plus, their naturally-occurring melatonin helps regulate the body's natural sleep patterns, aid with jet lag, prevent memory loss, and interrupt the aging process. Experts suggest a daily one-cup serving.Source:
Cherry Marketing Institute
Do we need to wash the berries before we eat them?
It depends. If the product is frozen, then you can if you'd like, but it isn't necessary. See our section on Packaging and Delivery for more information on our frozen process. For fresh produce, even if it is organic, it's a good idea to rinse the fruit under cold, running tap water just before preparing or eating it. Using fruit and vegetable washes or soap is not necessary.
I'm not a fan of your reclosable package, can you redesign?
Although we regret you were not 100% satisfied, we are happy to inform you that we are on the verge of launching a revamped package design in September. These new, consumer-friendly packages will feature a zipper-style opening that can be pulled on either side.
How do you ensure product quality on the line?
At Townsend Farms, quality and safety is of utmost importance. We approach our entire business from a family consumption perspective. To ensure the quality of what's inside each frozen bag as well as the bag itself, our Quality Team removes 6 bags every 20 minutes from the line to review package and product integrity. Through this system, any issues are able to be resolved immediately.
