Project SEARCH Celebrates First Internship Completion and Prepares Students for Independent Living with Link Transit

February 1, 2023 Stemilt

The first 7 interns to participate in the Project SEARCH program at Stemilt completed one of 3, 3-month-long internships and shared their learnings at a Project SEARCH Open House Jan 19. Eastmont Transition Coordinator, Michelle Sadewasser and Transition Specialist, Tina Gorman, share how the interns have progressed and how a Community Based Instruction partnership with Link Transit is teaching independent living skills.

Stemilt Welcomes Nick Popper as Vice President and General Counsel

January 24, 2023 Stemilt

Stemilt is pleased to announce Nick Popper as its new Vice President and General Counsel. Popper comes to Stemilt following 10 plus years as Chief Counsel – Americas for Spectris plc. He brings 30 years of experience as an in-house attorney with vast knowledge in technology, software, IP licensing, precision measurement, and industrial controls.

Stemilt Celebrates a Decade of Giving Gifts for Foster Children During the Holiday Season

December 22, 2022 Stemilt

One of Stemilt’s favorite days of the year is the day each present donated by the Stemilt family finds a new home to a foster child in need. 2022 marks the 10th year that Stemilt has participated in donating gifts to foster children in the Wenatchee valley. This year, we provided gifts for 131 children in the Chelan and Douglas counties under the care of the Washington State Department of Youth and Family Services and K Connections.

Cosmic Crisp Apples Become Year-Round Variety and Catches Organic Ring with Stemilt’s EZ Band

November 23, 2022 Stemilt

Amid a smaller national apple crop, Cosmic Crisp® apples will launch as a year-round variety on December 1 as it grows in volume, especially in organics. Stemilt marketing director, Brianna Shales, shares how Cosmic Crisp® is poised for promotion this season and how retailers can ensure organic ring at checkout with Stemilt’s EZ Band.

Stemilt Breaks Ground on New Automated Pear Packing Line

November 4, 2022 Stemilt

A new pear line facility equipped with automated packing systems, defect sorting, and robotic palletizing will “pear” well with the way Stemilt grows pears.