Apple King
CEO Ray Keller brings an understanding of the apple industry that stems from deep within his own family tree. From the time Keller’s grandfather bought his first orchard in 1914, Apple King has always been an industry leader, focused on quality, service, and meeting your needs. L&M has partnered with Apple King for over 10 years and primarily pack in the Natures Delight label.

Strand Apples
Strand Apples was founded in 1944 in Cowiche, WA, and incorporated in 1961. Today, it remains a family business, run by the second generation.  Strand Apples built the first Controlled Atmosphere (CA) storage in the northwest, and Roger Strand, the current President, was one of the leaders in writing the first C/A laws for the State of Washington.

Strand Apples packs in the Natures Delight label, as well as ships under the “Strand Apples”, “Viking” and “Marlin” labels. 

Royal Ridge Packing and Cold Storage
Located in the town of Royal City, WA, Royal Ridge grows both conventional and organic apples, cherries and blueberries.  In addition to growing fruit, Royal Ridge also has a freezing operation which freezes both cherries and blueberries. Royal Ridge has one of the largest growing and freezing operations for tart cherries in the Northwest, and packs in the Nature’s Delight label.   L &M Companies has been proudly marketing cherries for Royal Ridge for the last five years. 

Andrus & Roberts
Tradition and pride in quality are at the heart of family-owned Andrus & Roberts. For over 50 years, Andrus & Roberts has been growing in Greater Yakima Valley and the Columbia Basin, and is now operated by the third generation. They grow, pack and ship several varieties of apples, cherries, wine grapes, asparagus and potatoes and pack in the Nature’s Delight label.