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April 04, 2016 at 03:08pm
We are sorry inform you that we are no longer producing CandyCots for commercial markets. We have removed our orchards. The reason for this is that we have struggled financially to find a way to produce crops which are profitable. CandyCots are poorly adapted to our climates, not producing crops every year, and any rain near harvest destroys the crop by cracking.
It is truly a shame that such wonderfully tasting fruit cannot be produced profitably. We have been operating at a loss each year, searching for a path to profitability. The hard decision was: we cannot see a path. So we have stopped production.
I am continuing to breed new CandyCot varieties, in the hope for finding new CandyCot varieties which can be produced profitability. This of course takes years of work.
Thank you so much for your loyalty. It is appreciated. We may announce in the future CandyCot partners who produce CandyCots for farmers markets or other small outlets.
FrDimitri Grekoff
even if not a commercial success, how about making trees available for home growers?
April 04, 2016 at 03:45pm
FrDimitri Grekoff
well, heartbroken indeed, but what climate is better suited in the US?
April 04, 2016 at 03:44pm
Jim Jenkins
Well, this is terrible news... truly the best crop in the valley... Can you share what crop is replacing them? I am wagering cherries... (did you keep any trees for a pick-your-own? )
April 04, 2016 at 04:13pm
Michael Cordova
Is there going to be any for u pick this year?
April 04, 2016 at 05:03pm
Elizabeth Parker Moore
Thank you for the few years our taste buds were blessed with this amazing fruit. I'm confident you will discover a heartier substitute.
April 04, 2016 at 05:02pm
Zeisky Zoltán György
You take that fruit to Hungary, and your business will be booming .. I can guarantee it !! And local farmers will be delighted to hand pick them when they are ready for harvest .. the climate and soil will be ideal for them, just like they are for the Tokay grapes and world famous wine !! Such a shame that the US has to screw up everything with green and hard, tasteless, aromaless fruits cause they pick them green and ship them before they are ripe !
April 04, 2016 at 05:11pm
Michael Colombo
You have a truly remarkable fruit! I will be looking with anticipation for a variety you breed that can sustain this climate. Love your forward and positive attitude =)
April 04, 2016 at 04:57pm
Julie Blakeley Kemple
Sad news for sure but understand completely the struggle. I was happy to be able to get them here in Delaware via a NYC distributor! Worth every penny!!
April 04, 2016 at 05:49pm
Kelley Sastokas
It is understandable, thank you for the fruit you did produce and your passion for CandyCots. They are truly an amazing fruit. Thank you once again, and wishing you all the best with your new crops.
April 04, 2016 at 05:08pm
Dana L. Director
As with all of your other loyal CandyCot believers, we are so saddened by this news. We completely understand and want to thank you for the years you provided the wonderfully sweet and amazing CandyCots for our enjoyment. We flew down from Portland each June, rushed to the Ferry Plaza Market, and bought as many as we could carry back on the plane later that day. Thank you! You will be missed.
April 04, 2016 at 06:36pm
Cori Corie Cory
Although I am saddened, I'd like to take a moment to get out of myself and say thank you for making fruit that tasted as good as the fruit from my parents backyard trees! I bought a dozen boxes every year and I ate them all. I got sick every time because there was no moderation....your fruit was worth it!!!!!!! Thank you for the years I was able to enjoy it.
April 04, 2016 at 06:10pm
Ann Abeyta
It seems like this world celebrates mediocrity and candy cots were just too good for it. I feel lucky to have been enjoying them the last few years. THANK YOU and good luck in all your future endeavors.
April 04, 2016 at 05:25pm
Patrick Tully
I'm just heartbroken to hear this. Thanks for the years of amazing fruit; I will miss them dearly. Good luck to you all!
April 04, 2016 at 03:16pm
Wendy M Graham-Ducos
Very sad😢, they were delicious and like nothing else! Thank u for your years of dedication and hard work!
April 04, 2016 at 10:27pm
Sherrie Foshie
I love the Candy Cots so much I really will miss them. I think I got 5 cases in all last year, I also would buy trees is they ever became available. They will be missed
April 05, 2016 at 03:43am
Melissa Kim
Nooooooooo! I am so sorry to hear the news. Every time I eat an apricot, I think of what it could be if I had a candycot. We were going to buy them in bulk this year.
April 04, 2016 at 07:11pm
Genevieve Willoughby
I remember when I carried a tote for six city blocks and it was all worth it. I will miss your apricots. It is my favorite fruit of ALL TIME. Thank you for giving me the chance to eat it for several years. I wish you nothing but the best.
April 04, 2016 at 10:18pm
Gina Holden Ruben
I was just thinking of Candycot season coming. These apricots were like the ones I remember from my parents' tree when I was little. Very sorry to read this. Thank you for trying so hard they were the best.
April 04, 2016 at 03:56pm
Patti Austin-Murray
Tell you what, let me and my family thank you for those few years we were able to taste the most delicious pieces of fruitwe have tasted in our entire lives. We marked calendars, we sent GUESS WHAT TIME IT IS notices to our family members. We were the lucky ones..and boy did we enjoy them. I am deeply sorry this did not work for you and yours financially. No doubt much thought and endless work went into your production. We thank you, from the bottom of our hearts for having worked as diligently as you did. I will be watching for your next success. Many thanks you all.
June 08, 2016 at 11:14pm
Lucille Stanziale
Yet another disappointment. I'm sorry to hear this, but hope that you may come up with a few successful varieties. Those apricots were incredibly delicious. :-(
April 05, 2016 at 06:48am
Huy Tran
I Just read this http://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2016/06/14/481932829/moon-of-the-faith-a-history-of-the-apricot-and-its-many-pleasures came looking for some and find that its no longer available... It's tough to get fruit that isn't native to the environment. I miss a lot of tropical fruits from my homeland. Home made apricot fermented, undistilled, is the best alcoholic drink i've ever had. I believe my uncle just adds sugar and buries it for a few months.
June 14, 2016 at 11:01am
Amy Chen
Oh no ..... Every year I have been timing my travel to California so I can catch the Candy cot season in time ...... It's the saddest news of the year :(
April 04, 2016 at 05:00pm
Eric Johnson
Only had em one year ... shipped to Colorado. Count me in if you ever produce them again! Wonderful fruit!
April 04, 2016 at 04:34pm
Christopher Tio
Bad news indeed, our family looked forward to them each year. If you need any local families to test and evaluate your new varieties let me know! :)
April 04, 2016 at 06:57pm
Jesse Brixey
This is sad news. Thank you for the opportunity to try your delicious product. I wish you much success in your future endeavors.
April 04, 2016 at 06:20pm
