Stemilt gears up for CPMA show with apple and cherry programs

Stemilt plans to display a variety of fresh offerings — including the Cosmic Crisp apple and its cherry program, Kyle’s Pick cherries — at this year’s Canadian Produce Marketing Association Convention and Trade Show in Montreal, April 8-10.

“CPMA is the largest produce show in the Canadian industry, and we look forward to participating in it again with some of our top-pick programs,” said Stemilt’s Marketing Director, Brianna Shales. She added that attendees can expect to see Cosmic Crisp, Pink Lady, granny smith, gala and Lil Snappers apples on display at the show.

Stemilt said its 2024-25 apple crop shows good color and quality, especially in varieties like Cosmic Crisp and Pink Lady. The grower’s Lil Snappers 3-pound bagged apple program has also benefited from an optimal growing season.

With cherry season around the corner, Stemilt said it hopes for improved weather conditions compared to last year for the season’s offerings ahead.

“While cherries aren’t quite here yet, we look forward to sharing two branded items to delight consumers with this summer, Kyle’s Pick and A Half Mile Closer to the Moon cherries,” Shales said. “Kyle’s Pick cherries are available for a limited window in July and are some of our most premium cherries of the season. They must meet the high quality standards for variety, size, firmness and Brix established by Stemilt’s fourth-generation cherry grower Kyle Mathison.

“For those looking to end the season with a grand finale, A Half Mile Closer to the Moon Cherries are available in much larger quantities than the 2023 crop for the late season in August,” Shales continued. “These cherries are grown 2,600 feet above sea level, or literally a half-mile closer to the moon.”

Stemilt will be at booth No. 2010 where Stemilt sales and marketing personnel will be present to connect with attendees. Displays, signage and other merchandising tools, including new Lil Snappers signage, will all be present as well.

“We’re excited to be present for this year’s show, especially being CPMA’s 100th anniversary,” Shales said. “It’s always been a great place to share ideas and connect with those within the produce industry in Canada. We look forward to contributing as a platinum sponsor again and providing Stemilt lanyards to all attendees. Be sure to visit us to learn more about Stemilt’s ‘world famous’ conventional apple and cherry mixes.”