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Producers’ organisation Agrupación de Cooperativas del Valle del Jerte is undertaking a genetic improvement programme to develop new stalkless varieties with enhanced characteristics
Group visit key cherry-growing regions including Wenatchee, Quincy, Mattawa and Prosser
Italy’s Apo Conerpo has reported a significant recovery in 2024, with revenue up 13 per cent to €489mn and volumes increasing by 34 per cent following what it described as an ‘annus horribilis’ in 2023
New Zealand-based T&G Global has established a strategic partnership with Canadian cherry grower Sandher Fruit Packers, taking over sales and marketing responsibilities in a move set to significantly expand Canadian cherry exports to Asian markets
Britain’s largest supermarket chain Tesco will sell only UK-grown cherries across most ranges from this week, as favourable spring weather conditions have led to a bumper harvest of sweeter, juicier fruit
Spanish Picota cherries will hit UK stores from 30 June, supported by an extensive marketing campaign featuring chef collaborations, social media activity and in-store promotions during their short two-month availability window
Company presents third sustainability report under GRI standard
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Expectations are running high as the Jerte Valley gears up for the start of the 2025 cherry campaign
Company’s plan was already underway, with new loans secured until end of 2028, but legal backing now in place
More than 370,000 tonnes of cherries were exported from the terminal in 2024/25
Good volumes and quality are expected for this season’s crop, according to Agrupación de Cooperativas del Valle del Jerte
Company said the Murcia-based facility is designed to become the global epicentre of varietal innovation in table grapes, and cherries
New Zealand apple and pear grower-marketer acquires 132ha from Cherri Global to provide year-round fruit volumes to its Asia markets
The cherries are grown on the banks of Oregon’s Columbia River and marketed exclusively by Oppy
As the seasons turn to winter, Western Australia’s fresh produce wholesale market is preparing for an influx of new seasonal produce
Italian cooperative extends reach across country with incorporation of Imola-based supplier
Agreement offers respite to troubled conglomerate and T&G Global owner, with capital injection and loan extension to end of 2028
Three severe bouts of frost have had a major impact on volumes of various Turkish crops this spring, as temperatures plunged across large parts of the country, with cherries and apricots two of the worst affected
Company says move will help it achieve greater efficiency and longer shelf-life for its fruit when new season begins
Sustainability and efficiency are central features of company’s new Smart Fruit Hub near Rotterdam
Alejandro García-Huidobro, founder of Prize, calls for greater collaboration and market diversification ahead of 2025/26
SNA president Antonio Walker said Chilean cherries have a bright future – provided they can get the quality right
Horticultural IP lawyer Darron Saltzman argues there could be a fairer way to structure variety licensing agreements
Logistics company opens two new offices in Santiago to support global growth
The US$645mn project will provide a boost to the region’s growing cherry output
Collaboration will help the breeder’s licensees to enhance quality consistency, standardisation, and reduce rejections
President Iván Marambio said a settlement would avoid lengthy litigation
Premium brand is used for select range of products supplied by Olympic Fruit, Hoofdman-Roodzant, and Fresh-Pride
Dutch importer Staay Food Group says its Spanish stonefruit campaign will begin around ten days later than normal this year due to low temperatures and heavy rainfall in March.
New scanner tech Rubens will be on show at Macfrut, alongside the company’s new anti-fungal system for table grapes
Industry expects decreased volumes across Bing and Coral production
Affected exporters argue that compensation should be higher than fund limit proposed by Maersk
Delays of between seven and ten days reported across all the main cherry producing regions
Appointment of widely respected and experienced cherry expert welcomed by association’s president Alison Jones
Move marks next chapter for company as it focuses on global expansion