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Cherry Pitting Service

Commercial-scale cherry pitting during harvest season. Competitive pricing, certified facility, and fast turnaround for Flathead Valley cherry producers.

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Seasonal ServiceFDA Registered FacilityUSDA Inspected
About This Service

Commercial Cherry Processing for Flathead Valley Producers

The Mission Mountain Food Enterprise Center provides commercial cherry pitting services during the Flathead Valley harvest season. Our certified, USDA-inspected facility handles volume processing quickly and efficiently, freeing you to focus on harvesting while we handle the pitting. We work with cherry producers of all sizes, from individual growers to large commercial operations. Tiered pricing rewards volume, and our equipment can process large quantities during peak harvest. To schedule your drop-off, contact Jennifer Ruggless or book time through the Food Corridor platform.
2026 Season

Cherry Pitting Pricing

Rates are per pound and depend on volume and whether you bring your own buckets or purchase them from MMFEC. Finished cherries are frozen in 5-gallon buckets that each hold 30 lbs.

Quantity
Your Buckets
MMFEC Buckets
Over 1,000 lbs
$0.90/lb
$1.30/lb
500–1,000 lbs
$1.05/lb
$1.55/lb
Under 500 lbs (MMFEC staff)
$1.65/lb
$1.95/lb
Under 500 lbs (Community Pit Days)
$1.25/lb
$1.55/lb

Add-On Services

  • Cherry Dehydrating $4.15/lb
  • Specialty Packaging Call for details
Schedule before bringing fruit: call (406) 676-5916 or email mmfec@missionwestcdp.org.Cherries must arrive cooled (not frozen), milked (no stems), and clean.Finished fruit is frozen in 5-gallon reusable buckets (30 lbs each); bring your own or buy them from MMFEC.Cherry dehydrating has a 48-hour minimum and is processed at the end of the season.Prices are subject to change.
Annual Event

Community Cherry Pit Days

Drop your cherries off at MMFEC during our two August pit days for a flat community rate.

$1.25/lb · up to 500 lbs per person

Drop your cherries off at MMFEC on Saturday, August 1 or Saturday, August 15, 2026, between 8am and Noon, at 407 Main St SW in Ronan. The flat community rate is $1.25 per pound, up to 500 pounds per person. This year is drop-off and pickup only (no self-pit). Call (406) 676-5916 to reserve your spot.
Call (406) 676-5916
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Schedule Your
Drop-Off

Book your pitting session directly through Food Corridor. Have questions first? Contact Jennifer Ruggless or send an inquiry below.

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Jennifer Ruggless, Office Manager, MWCDP/MMFEC
Jennifer Ruggless
Office Manager, MWCDP/MMFEC
jennifer.ruggless@missionwestcdp.org (406) 676-5901

Have Questions First?

Not ready to book, or have questions? Send your estimated volume and preferred dates, and Jennifer will follow up.

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Questions About
Cherry Processing?

Our team is happy to answer questions about volumes, logistics, scheduling, and what to expect on drop-off day.

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