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  "name": "Stemilt Growers",
  "description": "Stemilt is a family-owned and operated grower, packer, and shipper of World Famous Fruit, including apples, pears, and cherries. Based in Wenatchee, Washington, the company is rooted in generations of family farming, committed to sustainable practices, and focused on growing exceptional fruit with care, integrity, and respect for the land.",
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  "updatedAt": "2026-08-30T15:38:24.516Z",
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    "category": "Agriculture / Food and Beverage Manufacturing",
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    "primary_audience": "Consumers, Retailers, Foodservice Partners",
    "core_product": "Fresh apples, pears, cherries, and stone fruits, including branded varieties like Lil Snappers® apples, Bartlett pears, Starkrimson pears, Rushing Rivers® Pears, SweeTango® apples, and World Famous Apples.",
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    "parent_ownership": "Family owned and operated by the Mathison family.",
    "named_competitors": [
      "Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc.",
      "The Giumarra Companies",
      "Dole Food Company",
      "Rainier Fruit Company",
      "Sun-Maid Growers of California",
      "Full Circle Farm",
      "Produce The Box",
      "Fresh Direct",
      "Evans Fruit Company",
      "Gebbers Farms",
      "Borton and Sons",
      "Broetje Orchards",
      "Zirkle Fruit",
      "Hansen Fruit",
      "Naumes Inc."
    ]
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      "Evaluating the freshness and availability of seasonal produce",
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