Articles by Pam Montgomery, Founder & CEO

Articles by Pam Montgomery, Founder & CEO

06 Mar

International Women’s Day

Posted at Mar 6, 2026, 7:22:00 AM
Category: Chukar Stories
Founder Pam Montgomery shares a short reflection in honor of International Women’s Day and the values that guide our work.
07 Jan

Cherry Orchard Time in the New Year

Posted at Jan 7, 2026, 9:15:00 AM
Category: Chukar Stories
What cherry orchard dormancy can teach us about rest—and how to savor winter and good health with a simple, naturally sweet treat.
29 Dec

Celebrate National Chocolate Covered Cherry Day

Posted at Dec 29, 2025, 10:17:00 AM
Celebrate National Chocolate Covered Cherry Day with Chukar’s 11 handcrafted chocolate cherry varieties, made with Northwest cherries and premium chocolate in Washington State.
28 Aug

Chukar Cherries & Pike Place Market

Posted at Aug 28, 2024, 1:49:00 PM
Category: Chukar Stories
Discover the rich history of Seattle's Pike Place Market, the oldest continuously operating farmers' market in the U.S. and home to our storefront for over 25 years. From rustic beginnings to an ambitious community development organization, Pike Place Market is a hub for Seattle’s community and commerce.
07 May

Soaring Chocolate Prices

Posted at May 6, 2024, 5:38:00 PM
Cacao costs are increasing globally. Read a letter from our founder about the steps we are taking to keep quality high and product prices low.
29 Apr

Chukar Cherries & Columbia Valley Wine

Posted at Apr 29, 2024, 4:04:00 PM
Category: Chukar Stories
With vineyards located next to cherry orchards, our corner of Washington State has witnessed the growth of one of the country's most famous wine regions.
29 Feb

Easy Ways to Elevate Mocktails with Chukar Cherries

Posted at Feb 29, 2024, 10:15:00 AM
Category: Recipes
Enjoy creative tips from Founder Pam Montgomery on how to incorporate cherries into your favorite non-alcoholic beverages.
14 Feb

They're Back! White Chocolate Blueberries

Posted at Feb 14, 2024, 10:34:00 AM
Founder Pam Montgomery gives the backstory behind our famous White Chocolate Blueberries–back for a limited time.