The Produce Moms Podcast Episode 12

Organic Fruit Orchards, Washington Tree Fruit and Stone Fruit with Kaci Komstadius of Sage Fruit

“At Sage Fruit, our primary focus is on apples, pears, cherries, apricots, peaches, and nectarines”

In episode 12, Lori Taylor speaks with Kaci Komstadius of Sage Fruit about the world of fresh tree fruit. Sage Fruit Company is a sales and marketing organization for northwest tree fruit based in Yakima, Washington. Owned by five grower/packer/shippers, Sage Fruit works to deliver high-quality produce to consumers and to supply fruit worldwide throughout the year.

“We’re always listening to what you say and what you want in the produce department”

Sage Fruit’s team includes horticultural specialists who collaborate with growers in the orchards to make sure fruit is grown to high standards and harvested at peak freshness. At the packing facilities, quality control teams inspect fruit before, during, and after packing to ensure only the best fruit reaches the fresh market.

Some topics discussed in this episode:

• Introduction // Kaci Komstadius – 1:15
• What is Washington Tree Fruit? – 5:58
• The Expansion of Multi-Generation Brands in the Produce Industry – 7:32
• What is a Stone Fruit? – 9:30
• The Organic Expansion at Sage Fruit – 13:50
• What it Takes to Sustain an Orchard – 20:10
• What Sage Fruit is Doing for the Local Community – 22:55
• How to Get Involved – 26:02
• Wrap-up – 27:45

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