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Oregon Fruit Products is a family owned and operated company. We take pride in the high quality and consistent products we provide to the marketplace, along with service and integrity not commonly found in today’s businesses.
The beginnings of the business started back in the 1920s when company founder Max Gehlar offered his dried fruits to the market place. During the depression year of 1935 the “Oregon” brand was established and the company shifted its focus from dried fruits to canned specialty fruits.
Oregon Fruit Products is located in Salem, Oregon which is nestled in the fertile Willamette Valley of Northwestern Oregon. This area is blessed with relatively mild winters and springs during which we receive most of our 45 inches of annual rainfall. These winters and springs, followed by warm sunny summer days, give our fruit the flavor, size and natural sweetness unparalleled in the world.
Our growers are located as close as a 10 minute drive from our Salem plant. This area is one of the best geographical areas in the world for our preferred hand harvested fruits and berries. The vast area we draw from also greatly decreases the risk of major crop loss due to weather or plant disease.
We are proud of our number one position nationally in canned specialty fruits, in addition to our recognized quality aseptic and frozen products produced by our industrial department.
All of our products are certified Kosher, allergen free, gluten free, preservative free, non GMO and vegetarian. Our facility is inspected regularly by third party and regulatory inspectors.
The beginnings of the business started back in the 1920s when company founder Max Gehlar offered his dried fruits to the market place. During the depression year of 1935 the “Oregon” brand was established and the company shifted its focus from dried fruits to canned specialty fruits.
Oregon Fruit Products is located in Salem, Oregon which is nestled in the fertile Willamette Valley of Northwestern Oregon. This area is blessed with relatively mild winters and springs during which we receive most of our 45 inches of annual rainfall. These winters and springs, followed by warm sunny summer days, give our fruit the flavor, size and natural sweetness unparalleled in the world.
Our growers are located as close as a 10 minute drive from our Salem plant. This area is one of the best geographical areas in the world for our preferred hand harvested fruits and berries. The vast area we draw from also greatly decreases the risk of major crop loss due to weather or plant disease.
We are proud of our number one position nationally in canned specialty fruits, in addition to our recognized quality aseptic and frozen products produced by our industrial department.
All of our products are certified Kosher, allergen free, gluten free, preservative free, non GMO and vegetarian. Our facility is inspected regularly by third party and regulatory inspectors.
Overview
Location
United States, Oregon, Salem
Employees
51-200
Phone
+1 503-378-0255
Founded date
1935
Mentions in press and media 15
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| May 4, 2026 | Oregon Fruit Co. Launches Bar-Quality Cocktail Cherries for Bartenders and Home Enthusiasts | Oregon Fruit Cocktail Cherries Rooted in the Italian Tradition, Perfected With Pacific Northwest Fruit We've been packing dark sweet cherries for over 90 years, so it seemed only fitting that Oregon Fruit would be the one to raise the bar o... |
| Oct 7, 2025 | Oregon Fruit Company Launches New Line of Real Fruit Refreshers | Oregon Fruit Real Fruit Refreshers Bright, Bold Flavors Designed for Today’s Beverage Menus Oregon Fruit Refreshers are our response to this gap in the market: clean-label, real-fruit purees that are easy for operators to make and irresisti... |
| Aug 22, 2022 | Oregon Fruit Products Offers Brewers Exciting New Option with Sicilian Lemon Puree for the Fermentation Market | Release of its popular Prickly Pear Puree also coming to market again this fall SALEM, Ore. (PRWEB) August 22, 2022 Oregon Fruit Products LLC, manufacturer of fruit purees for the fermentation market, has introduced Sicilian Lemon Puree, a ... |
| Aug 22, 2022 | Oregon Fruit Products Offers Brewers Exciting New Option with Sicilian Lemon Puree for the Fermentation Market | “The winning Sicilian Lemon Puree lets us know that brewers are seeking unique and regional fruits with more subtle profiles," said Chris Hodge, Oregon Fruit Products’ Director of Sales for Fermentation. "Our Prickly Pear Puree ha... |
| Jul 13, 2022 | Oregon Fruit Products Inspires Brewing Innovation with Release of Its Seasonal Rhubarb Puree and New Certified Organic Line of Fruit Purees | Oregon Fruit Products' Rhubarb Puree has a bright aroma with underlying sweet and lively tart essences and is 100% real fruit with no preservatives or additives. “Through valued collaborations, we know our expanded lineup of fruit purees ar... |
| Jun 1, 2022 | Oregon Fruit Products Introduces New Fruit In Hand Products for Summer | Smashburger Tangerine Milkshake "Our foodservice operators turn to our Fruit in Hand products because of its consistency and convenience, eliminating slicing, dicing and blending in the kitchen." -- Wendy Bramley, Oregon Fruit Pro... |
| May 19, 2022 | Oregon Fruit Products Launches Organic Line of Fruit Purees | Oregon Fruit Products “We believe our certified organic line will inspire natural product makers to include real fruit in their innovations.” -- Chris Hodge, Director of Sales at Oregon Fruit Products SALEM, Ore. (PRWEB) May 19, 2022 Oregon... |
| Mar 7, 2022 | Oregon Fruit Products Launches Kiwi Puree for Fermentation Market | “Customers are seeking out new, adventurous innovations to satisfy the tastes of their customers,” said Chris Hodge, Director of Sales. “Introducing Kiwi Puree now in time for the fresh spring and summer seasons is going to result in some v... |
| Nov 8, 2021 | New Prickly Pear Puree from Oregon Fruit Adds Bright and Refreshing Real Fruit to Winter Beverages | Its beautiful color transfers really well to a variety of beer styles, so we’re looking forward to seeing how our customers leverage all of the unique attributes of prickly pear. SALEM, Ore. (PRWEB) November 08, 2021 Oregon Fruit Products L... |
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FAQ about Oregon Fruit Products
When was Oregon Fruit Products founded?
Oregon Fruit Products was founded in 1935.
What has the press written about Oregon Fruit Products?
Parsers VC has collected 15 articles mentioning Oregon Fruit Products, among them “Oregon Fruit Co. Launches Bar-Quality Cocktail Cherries for Bartenders and Home Enthusiasts” (May 4, 2026) and “Oregon Fruit Company Launches New Line of Real Fruit Refreshers” (Oct 7, 2025).
Is Oregon Fruit Products still active?
Yes, Oregon Fruit Products is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Jul 22, 2026.