Jan 10, 2020
New rule nixes penalties for Northwest cherry processors

A new rule that went into effect this year removes penalties for cherry processors in Washington, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Utah, who previously faced lost market access to or through California for an entire season when fruit from just a few individual growers tested positive for fruit fly larva.

Under the new rule, fruit at a processing facility will be identified and segregated by individual orchard blocks.  If cherry fruit fly is found in any sample, the orchard block will be suspended from shipping but the processor may continue to ship fruit from other growers.

The change came about after months of collaboration and negotiation between California Department of Food and Agriculture, the Washington state Department of Agriculture and industry representatives, who came together to modify the rules to “better reflect the increasingly consolidated nature of the cherry industry while still preventing the spread of a pest of concern.”

To access the new rule visit here.

 

 

 




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