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Episode 12: Washington Organic Tree & Stone Fruit with Kaci Komstadius

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 sits down with Kaci Komstadius from Sage Fruit to explore the world of fresh tree fruit. Sage Fruit Company, based in Yakima, Washington, is a sales and marketing cooperative representing northwest grower/packer/shippers. Their shared goal is to deliver high-quality fruit to consumers across the globe, supplying produce year-round.

“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 directly with growers to ensure fruit is cultivated to exacting standards and harvested at peak ripeness. At the packing facilities, quality control teams inspect fruit throughout the packing process and again before shipping to ensure only the best fruit reaches retail shelves.

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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