by Emily Zirkle | May 16, 2017 | Run With Rainier
When the cherry blossoms finally start to bloom here in Washington we know Spring has sprung and summer is right around the corner. Many of us start planning summer vacations and get itchy to get outside. The same applies for starting workout or running routines. With...
by Emily Zirkle | Mar 25, 2017 | Run With Rainier
Here at Rainier Fruit we have plans for each and every part of our business. A well-defined plan helps us stay on schedule and harvest and pack thousands of boxes of fruit every day. That plan assures that each person is prepared to do their job efficiently. As our...
by Emily Zirkle | Mar 17, 2017 | Run With Rainier
What if we all just said a simple “Yes” to any new opportunity that came our way? When we look back over Rainier’s history, the turning points in our growth have come from saying yes to new opportunities and jumping into the unknown; new varieties, organics,...
by Emily Zirkle | Feb 28, 2017 | Run With Rainier
Here at Rainier Fruit we strive to support the hobbies and interests of all of our employees whether it’s charity races, running relays or even soccer tournaments. As a sponsor of the Boston Marathon we have launched our #RunWithRainier program that features a variety...
by Emily Zirkle | Feb 23, 2017 | Run With Rainier
Team #RunWithRainier is populated with running veterans experienced in laying down the miles, but they are all Boston Marathon newbies, including Rainier Fruit employee and Safety Manager, Scott Blackledge. Since 1983, Scott has worked for Rainier Fruit and moved...
by Emily Zirkle | Feb 15, 2017 | Run With Rainier
Here in the Yakima Valley we work in our orchards year round regardless of the weather. However, things like rain, snow and most commonly, the dreaded ice can put a damper on our outdoor runs. While many of us might not be training for Boston, we still want to get...
