About

About Stemilt Stemilt is a grower, packer, shipper, and marketer of World Famous apples, pears, cherries, and organic tree fruits. We are guided by the fourth and fifth generations of the Mathison family, who have led us in sharing new fruit varieties with the world, including Rave® and Aura® apples, A Half Mile Closer to the Moon® and Kyle’s Pick® cherries, and the latest addition to the pear category, Happi Pear®. Sustainability has been rooted in Stemilt’s history since 1989, when our founder created the Responsible Choice® program as a commitment to our social and environmental responsibility. We steward continuous improvement throughout our facilities as the first tree fruit company to reach certification with the Equitable Food Initiative (EFI), a we’re a proud supporter of the Ethical Charter Program (ECIP), and member of the ECIP Leadership Circle.