Sweet Cherries Grown in Designated Counties in Washington; Modification of Handling Regulations
Key claim: Packers of Washington sweet cherries (except light varieties such as Rainier) must meet a larger minimum fruit size, and the official pack-size labels they use have been updated.
Abstract
(Rule · Agriculture Department, Agricultural Marketing Service) This final rule implements a recommendation from the Washington Cherry Marketing Committee (Committee) to update the marketing order regulating the handling of sweet cherries grown in designated counties in Washington. This final rule increases the minimum size requirements for all sweet cherry varieties, except the Rainier, Royal Anne, and similar varieties, commonly referred to as “light sweet cherries.” In addition, this final rule removes one row count/row size designation, adds two new row count/row size designations, and revises the title of the table in the marketing order’s pack requirements table.
Why this matters
Packers of Washington sweet cherries (except light varieties such as Rainier) must meet a larger minimum fruit size, and the official pack-size labels they use have been updated.