Join Us in Celebrating Freshness
At Albertsons Companies, we believe the best fruit stories start close to home. Our supplier partners are “locally great,” rooted in their communities and passionate about what they grow, but also “nationally strong,” bringing their incredible produce to tables across the country. By teaming up with growers like Stemilt and Moonlight, we’re able to deliver the freshest cherries and stone fruits, picked at their peak and bursting with flavor, no matter where your Albertsons Cos. store is located.
Check out the videos below to learn more about two of our outstanding local supply partners and discover the stories behind the fruit you love.
Stemilt Cherries: A Century of Excellence
For over a century, Stemilt has been growing cherries on Stemilt Hill in Washington state. Their cherries are unique, benefiting from the cool air that enhances their flavor and firmness. The team, including Tate and Kyle Mathison, is passionate about cherry growing and fostering a positive work culture. With 200-300 people harvesting cherries every day, Stemilt is dedicated to community stewardship and creating memorable experiences for consumers. Stemilt's partnership with Albertsons Cos. allows them to distribute their cherries nationwideat our stores coast to coast including Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw's, ACME and Tom Thumb. Check out our delicious recipes below to enjoy your Stemlit cherries.
Moonlight Stone Fruit: From Orchard to Table
Russ Tavlan has been farming for 33 years, and thanks to Albertsons Cos., he can pursue his dream of producing the best stone fruit. This partnership allows Russ to focus on quality and customer satisfaction, ensuring that every piece of fruit is not only beautiful but also delicious. Russ and his team of nearly 10,000 associates work tirelessly to deliver the best quality fruit day in and day out. Moonlight's dedication to quality is evident in every piece of stone fruit they produce. From their orchard to your table, Moonlight ensures that their fruits are harvested at the peak of ripeness, providing you with the freshest and most flavorful experience possible. See our tasty recipes below for a new way to enjoy Moonlight fruit.