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Crop Report: November 2025
Tomatoes
We successfully concluded the entire tomato harvest on October 14. Fruit quality remained consistently high, and field yields were exceptional throughout all growing areas. Overall, the 2025 growing season was excellent. Favorable weather conditions, including a mild summer, created an optimal environment for producing superior fruit quality.
Peaches
The 2025 Northern California peach harvest began earlier
than last year, starting June 11 and ending September 1,
with organic peaches finishing even sooner on August 23.
Mild summer weather and an extended bloom period led
to uneven ripening, causing growers to pick orchards twice
to maintain quality. Those who opted for single picks
faced green and overripe fruit, increasing sorting and reducing
delivered tons. Despite these challenges, fruit size was
ideal, labor was sufficient, and thinning costs dropped due to a
lighter crop. Overall quality was very good.
Pears
California
Spring brought a very nice pear bloom. Growers anticipated
an ample pear crop. As harvest approached, more fruit shed off the tree leaving sufficient fruit for deliveries. And as a result, our growers made their PCP tonnage obligations. Harvest started in the River District on July 8th, a week ahead of last year and concluded on August 12th. Lake and Mendocino Districts both started on August 5th and concluded on August 30th. Fruit quality and size at harvest were ideal for our production needs.
Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest pear crop had ample quantity and good quality. The supply of pears was affected bythe closure of our Northwest canning plant, consequently there will be a significant loss of Bartlett pear acreage over the next two years due to the market disruption.
Grapes
The 2025 grape harvest began on July 24th, slightly earlier than usual, and concluded on September 3rd. Overall fruit quality was above average, with small berry size being the primary challenge of the season. Harvest operations proceeded smoothly, allowing us to maintain low cold storage inventory until the final two weeks of harvest. All but one grower met their required tonnage, resulting in a temporary shortfall. Fortunately, two of our southernmost growers were able to supply additional fruit, enabling us to meet our overall tonnage target for the pack.
Cherries
Harvest began June 5th and ended August 5th. The Pacific Northwest cherry season had good weather, good quality and an ample amount of cherries. The exceptional quality was good for brine cherries and we are very happy with our 2025 cherry production so far this year.
Apricots
The 2025 apricot harvest began on June 13th and concluded on July 4th. Overall fruit quality was satisfactory, with the main challenges being undersized fruit and general surface defects. Growers closely monitored harvest operations to minimize the inclusion of small fruit in bins. Tonnage was up this season as hoped; however, the sending of small fruit helped maintain overall yields at an optimal level. Looking ahead, we are hopeful that this year’s mild summer will support healthy tree recovery and help prevent a lighter crop in 2026.
Apples
The Pacific Northwest apple harvest is winding down. It is a good crop for both quantity and quality. Processor apples are in adequate supply. Harvest is expected to be completed November 15th.