Celebrate National Peach Month throughout August by enjoying ripe, sweet peaches! Eat them fresh as a healthy snack, blend them into a smoothie, bake them into a pie, or try them grilled and served alongside your favorite BBQ foods. What’s your favorite way to enjoy a peach? The origin of peaches can be traced back to 6000 B.C. in ancient China. At that time, they were considered a luxury food enjoyed mainly by the emperor and royalty. Over the centuries, peaches spread around the world through trade and gifts, eventually arriving on American shores in the 1500s thanks to the voyages of Christopher Columbus. Since then, the popularity of peaches has flourished. In 1982, former President Ronald Reagan declared August as National Peach Month, making it the sweetest 31 days of the year! Here’s a fun fact about peaches: there are over 2,000 varieties worldwide, each distinct in size, shape, color, and taste. Be sure to check out our peach recipe collection for some of our tastiest dishes!