Up North Blog

In late December 2020, we checked in with Dr. Nikki Rothwell, MSU Extension Specialist, on the state of our beloved cherry industry. Here are some of her highlights: Growers were able to pivot quickly in response to COVID-mandated hurdles working with MSU, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, and Michigan Farm Bureau to ensure the safety of farm …

Just before Christmas, Bob received an email from Bob received a request from a Little Traverse Lake neighbor and 30-year Cherry Republic customer explaining that she and her husband were planning to make a special delivery to some of the hard-working nurses at University of Michigan Hospital. Jeanne and Todd Bredin would be delivering Christmas Eve dinner to …

What better way to toast a new year than with a sale on our cherry wines? Cherry Republic’s wines start with only fresh-pressed juice — including locally grown Balaton and Montmorency tart cherries. We offer 18 wines and ciders ranging from 100% cherry wines to grape and cherry blends, sparkling wine, port, ice wine, pinot …

We recently ran across this quick, easy and healthier snack idea on Sally’s Baking Addiction blog that we thought would be a great way to kick off the new year. We made a couple of tweaks to make it Boomer Bear-approved and think you’ll agree that the result is delicious! INGREDIENTS 1/3 cup honey or brown rice …

Welcome to our 8th annual 31 Days of Giving campaign — Cherry Republic’s oldest charitable giving initiative. Each day throughout the month of December, we will announce grants to non-profit organizations throughout Michigan. Over the years, the gifts have benefited everyone from children and families to our beloved Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. In 2018 and …

Social distancing is difficult any time of year, but at the holidays we long to be close to family and friends more than ever. We asked our Cherry Republic family what some of their favorite holiday traditions are and how they might look different this year. The consensus? We might have to be apart physically, …

“It all started when I signed up for the free fresh turkey that Cherry Republic was giving away to employees,” Jessica Nuytten, Cherry Republic Quality Assurance Manager, explains when asked how she ended up adopting a healthy-sized turkey from a local farm. She’s referring to the Thanksgiving gift of a Biehl’s Turkey Farm fresh turkey that Cherry …

This year, we’re celebrating Black Friday all weekend long with exclusive savings in all six of our retail stores! Check out these great promotions that will run from Friday, 11/27/20, through Sunday, 11/29/20. Check our store location page for store hours. Plus, save 20% on these great IN-STORE ONLY offers:

If you don’t get all of the names checked off your list during Black Friday Weekend, have no fear! We have some great deals planned for you all day long on Cyber Monday, too! Just visit CherryRepublic.com or call one of our Cherry Ambassadors at 1-800-206-6949. Free Shipping on Orders of $100 or more.Applies to $9.95 standard …

Earlier this year, we received a message on Facebook from Holly inquiring about a Cherry Republic baby onesie to welcome her little one into this world.  “We would love to welcome our little one with a taste of ‘home’ since we live in Kansas now,” said Holly. “Growing up in Glen Arbor, we have filled …

Elevate your holiday prime rib roast to the next level with our Cherrywood Smoked Sea Salt. Its smoky aroma and smooth, slightly sweet taste combines with fresh garlic, rosemary, and chili powder to create the ultimate salt crust that will have your roast brimming with abundant flavor. INGREDIENTS 11 oz. jar Cherrywood Smoked Sea Salt ¾ cup coarsely …

A week ago, a blanket of snow covered the ground, but throughout the past few days, the weather has been spectacular, providing the perfect mix of blue skies and brilliant sunshine. The change in weather not only has us confused, but Boomer the Bear is quite baffled as well. We ran into him out on …