Oregon Cherry Growers: Life Story of a Maraschino Cherry

Cherries are picked at their peak and trucked to the plant the same day.

They are stored in large vats to preserve the fruit's integrity.

They are sized, separated and pitted awaiting processing.

Cherries are colored, flavored, & sweetened to become maraschinos.

The sorting process continues to ensure the highest quality before bottling.

Prior to sealing, the cherries are inspected one more time.

The bottles are pasteurized for optimum freshness, then labeled.

Final inspection is the last step before worldwide shipment.