California Cherry Grower Builds Packing Facility

"After thirty years of growing cherries and seven years of custom packing and marketing, we are poised to embark on a new chapter with the introduction of Meena Packing,”

California Cherry Harvest Is In Full Swing

“This has been a record setting early season, but we have a unique micro-climate here in Gustine having the potential to be earlier than the southern growing districts,” 

Early California Cherry Varieties Have Reached Full Bloom

“We are about five to seven days ahead of historical bloom dates for our area...”

"...we are excited about the potential and feel it will be a good season.”

​Meena’s micro-climate a key factor to its California cherries

"The family-run, single-grower operation embraces its identity and builds upon its reputation with the added benefits of good soil and weather. The goal is not to be the biggest, but the best"

The Impact of the Recent California Freeze on Cherry Pollination

​“All in all, we feel very fortunate to only be finding isolated pockets of damage throughout our orchards.”

This Season’s Californian Cherries Hit Chinese Market

"The history of cherry cultivation by Meena Farms dates back 20 years. Now, as one of the most recognized brands of Californian cherries, Meena Farms produces over 15 cherry varieties..."

Later Start To California Cherry Harvest

"No two years are alike in California. The state experienced the driest three-year stretch on record until this last winter season came around."

First California Cherries Harvested This Week

"What is the key to success? ... consistency and uniformity of our fruit make for a high-quality cherry. Alongside with quality, warm days and cool nights result in large size cherries with a high brix level..."

First Cherries From California Arrive In Mainland China

"The cherry is one of the most popular fruits in the Chinese market. The sales of Chilean cherries are good every year, and the production season that has just completed was no different."