September 2012 Issue

Cherry Central is testing new drying technology

Dried cherries have been the major growth segment for tart cherries.

A new method of drying fruit using microwave heating and vacuum technology is being tested in a wide range of fruits and berries. Cherry Central Cooperative, the nation’s largest marketer of red tart cherries and a leading supplier of dried cherries, is evaluating the technology. A new method of drying fruit using microwave heating and vacuum technology is being tested with a wide range of fruits and berries. Cherry Central Cooperative, the nation’s largest marketer of red tart cherries and a leading supplier of dried cherries, is evaluating the technology. On June 27, EnWave Corporation, of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, […]

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September 1, 2012

New Developments, Cherries, Richard Lehnert

Richard Lehnert

After growing up on a Michigan dairy farm, Richard Lehnert began writing about farming in 1962, while still a junior studying journalism at Michigan State University. He worked at newspapers for a year before joining the staff of Michigan Farmer, where he spent 26 years, the last 15 as chief editor. He was a member of the staff of Good Fruit Grower from 2010 until 2015. Read his stories: Story Index

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