LaPierre Farms has been family-owned and certified organic for over 20 years in the Yakima Valley, Washington. LaPierre blueberries are harvested by hand and have that classic blueberry flavor. LaPierre sweet Bing Cherries are at peak flavor and are excellent for baking, making jams or even freezing.

Temperatures over the past week reached over 100 degrees in many growing regions including Salinas, Watsonville and Bakersfield and up to 115 in Yolo County and Chico. The heat affects our food production, putting not only the plants and fruit at risk but the people harvesting our food.

Earl’s Mango Mania Display Contest encourages retailers to try bigger, bolder, and more innovative displays in order to drive sales and lead consumers into a Mango Mania frenzy! Meet the winners of the 2023 Mango Display Contest, Heidi and Coral from Eureka Natural Foods McKinleyville and follow them on their trip to visit Crespo in Mexico.

Nam Doc Mai (translates to sweet nectar of the blossom) is a Thai cultivar and Thailand’s best known “dessert” mango. One of the worlds most coveted mangoes and the mango best used in Thailand’s famous dish- Mango Sticky Rice.

Anna’s Organics, a small family farm in Chowchilla is now harvesting beautiful eggplant varietals. Which one is your favorite?

Dwelley Blenheim apricots have a sweet rich flavor, low acid and a smooth texture. Blenheims are the most coveted of the apricot varieties and are fast disappearing. Chefs love them to make jams and they are excellent for canning. The season is very short and lasts only a few weeks.

The first of the California breba fig crop is rolling in, also known as the first crop. The breba crop grows on last year’s tree shoots and harvest is usually around the end of May or beginning of June.

Wild foraged Morels are plentiful from spring to summer. Morels are earthy and nutty, woodsy and toasted. Now being harvested in the Pacific Northwest. Ask your Earl’s Sales Rep for pricing.

Balakian Farms is a family-owned 4th generation farm growing an oasis of delicious organic stone fruit in Reedley, California.