Blossoms for a Cure

Prosser, WA 10/4/06 - Support Breast Cancer Research by indulging in gourmet chocolate-covered cherries…too good to be true? Not with Chukar Cherries, Washington State’s year’ round cherry company™. Chukar Cherries introduces Milk Chocolate Cherry Blossoms with a portion of all profits going to Breast Cancer Research. The confection, coined Blossoms for a Cure™ is a delicious combination of Montmorency Tart Cherries covered in premium milk chocolate and finished with a thin layer of naturally colored and flavored French-style white chocolate. The new confection is an all natural rosy pink color, the signature color for Breast Cancer Awareness.
“Because Washington State has one of the highest rates of breast cancer in the nation, we wanted to be involved,” said Pam Montgomery, Chukar Cherries CEO and founder.

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Chukar’s three retails stores in Washington State located at the Pike Place Market in Seattle, Chukar’s Headquarters in Prosser, and in the Tri City Airport in Pasco will be showcasing Milk Chocolate Cherry Blossoms. “Our goal is to raise awareness in our area and it’s a good way to contribute and satisfy your chocolate craving,” said Montgomery. Chukar Cherries will continue to support research by donating profits from the product year ‘round.

Chukar Cherries is known for the Best of Nature, Best of Chocolate® as exemplified in all natural sweets and treats reflecting the flavorful bounty of the Pacific Northwest. Chukar’s Milk Chocolate Cherry Blossoms make perfect gifts or tiny indulgences. One 8 oz. bag is $8.95 and is available online at www.chukar.com or call 800.624.9544 or visit a Chukar Cherry retail outlet near you.

Chukar Cherries was founded by Pam Montgomery on her family’s cherry orchard over 18 years ago. Located in Washington State, Chukar Cherries produces a wide array of pure food gifts that exemplify the regional bounty and natural flavors of the Pacific Northwest. All products are 100% Natural and Kosher KOF-K certified. Chukar Cherries has three retail locations in Washington; Pike Place Market; Seattle, Prosser Headquarters; Prosser and Tri City Airport Gift Shop; Pasco. Visit www.chukar.com or call 1.800-624.9544 to speak with a Customer Service Representative.