Our first stop is Kingsburg Orchard, in Kingsburg, Ca.
Kingsburg Orchard is still a family owned and operated company. With over 7500 acres in production, they handle approximately 7 million cases of California fresh fruit that they offer from May until February.
In the 1930s, the devastation of the Dust Bowl drove thousands of families to California to pick peaches for a dime a box. Today, just two generations later, California peaches, plums and nectarines are a multi-billion-dollar industry.
Peaches, plums and nectarines from California are in high demand around the globe, and are shipped to just about every country in the world. As a result, the Golden State has developed an international reputation as the “fruit basket of the world.” California is the undisputed leader in the worldwide tree fruit market, continuing to grow and adjust to meet the needs of the world’s consumers. Kingsburg Orchards is proud to play a vital role in the success of the industry and their state.
Peaches, plums and nectarines from California are in high demand around the globe, and are shipped to just about every country in the world. As a result, the Golden State has developed an international reputation as the “fruit basket of the world.” California is the undisputed leader in the worldwide tree fruit market, continuing to grow and adjust to meet the needs of the world’s consumers. Kingsburg Orchards is proud to play a vital role in the success of the industry and their state.
Over the past several years, Pluots from Kingsburg Orchards have become a much anticipated summertime favorite. A Pluot is a cross between the Wnest plum and apricot varieties. They are able to create nearly 30 varieties of fruit that is much sweeter and more tantalizing that those from which it was created.
As a premier supplier of fresh California white flesh nectarines, Kingsburg Orchards goes to great lengths in growing and harvesting only the best eating varieties. Each carefully hand-packed carton is filled with high color, high sugar, smooth textured ready-to-eat white flesh fruit.
Asian pears (also known as “Sand Pears”, “Nashi”, “Apple Pears”) have been described as the “HOTTEST NEW ITEM SINCE THE KIWI”, and it’s no wonder!… the crispy, crunchy, juicy, sweet fruit is taking North America by storm.
The Asian pear is a relatively new fruit to most people, although they have been grown here since the Gold Rush days, when the Chinese miners planted them in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada.
Just as with other fruits, there are many different varieties of Asian pears. They range in color from yellow to green, to various shades of gold brown.
To serve the Asian pear in the traditional Asian way, peel it and slice it crosswise through the center. This method of slicing reveals a star-shaped center, and is an attractive presentation when served with other fresh fruits, meats, or cheese. The crispy Asian pear is a perfect ingredient in fruit salads, fruit breads, and stir-fry dishes.
The Asian pear is a relatively new fruit to most people, although they have been grown here since the Gold Rush days, when the Chinese miners planted them in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada.
Just as with other fruits, there are many different varieties of Asian pears. They range in color from yellow to green, to various shades of gold brown.
To serve the Asian pear in the traditional Asian way, peel it and slice it crosswise through the center. This method of slicing reveals a star-shaped center, and is an attractive presentation when served with other fresh fruits, meats, or cheese. The crispy Asian pear is a perfect ingredient in fruit salads, fruit breads, and stir-fry dishes.
Apricots originated in China, and eventually made their way to the Mediterranean where the golden fruit flourished. It’s believed that Spanish explorers introduced apricots to the New World, originally planting the fruit at California’s missions. Apricots continue to thrive in California, where more than 400 growers cultivate 21,000 acres, harvesting approximately 45% of all U.S. apricots.
Apriums. How do we improve on the natural perfection of the sweet, flavorful apricot? By combining it with the best qualities of the plum! The aprium is a hybrid variety that is 75% apricot and 25% plum, delivering all the sweet, distinctive flavor of the apricot with the durability and juiciness of the plum.
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