Cherries
All the news and market analysis for worldwide Cherry Industry, including Cherry growers, Cherry production, and the import and export of Cherries.
First Cherry Express of 2025/26 season arrives at Port of Nansha
MSC vessel Lome V has carried around 8,000 tonnes of cherries from the Port of San Antonio in Chile
Chile fires starting gun on new cherry campaign in China
Cherry Committee premieres new documentary highlighting the industry’s longstanding collaboration with the Asian country
Orsero Group considers expansion into North America
Italian company eyes potential investments in the US, according to executives speaking at stock exchange event in Milan
Agenda announced for Fresh Produce India 2026
India’s premier fresh produce event looks at the changing consumer, spotlights South India, and discusses innovations reshaping domestic production
Australian cherries launch season in Vietnam
Launch event in export market highlights the 72-hours journey from orchard to plate for Australian cherries
Cherry Growers Australia announces 2026 National Cherry Industry Conference dates
Cherry 2026 will take place across two days in Adelaide, matching an engaging conference programme with orchard tours and more
Video: How to connect with Gen Z
Chris White speaks to a number of leading fresh produce brand marketers to learn about the marketing strategies they believe will resonate with younger consumers
Fledgling South African cherry business dreams big
Industry targets large export deal this season as it continues to pursue China market access
TPV kicks off 2025/25 season with maiden call of new Cool Carriers vessels
At the height of the season, Cool Carriers will offer two weekly sailings from Valparaíso to the US East Coast
Parisi and Trims Fresh Merrylands take cherry crown in Sydney Markets Foundation auction
Annual Sydney Markets Foundation Cherry Ball raises A$260,000 for charity partner, Little Wings
Argentine cherry producers count cost of hail and rain
Production in Patagonia’s Valle Medio is believed to have sustained significant damage
CMR prepares to receive first container of Chilean cherries
Consignment due to arrive in Rotterdam on 9 December, as new season begins
Kuehne+Nagel subsidiary to buy Latin American logistics group
Apex Logistics’ planned acquisition of Andes Integración Logistica opens major new revenue stream in region’s fruit export business
John Antoniadis crowned South Australian Cherry King at charity auction
Antoniadis of Agostino Group claims title after winning bid in South Australian Produce Market charity cherry auction for Variety SA
First seafreight cherries of the Chilean season arrive in Shanghai
Arriving vessel carried only a single container of Chilean cherries, all from grower-exporter Garces Fruit
Asiafruit Thailand edition out now
Thailand’s challenging year, Fresh Focus Cherry plus category spotlights on apples and pears, citrus, grapes and more
BGP looks to Egypt for year-round consistency
Group says new office in Egypt will help it expand and ensure consistent supply throughout the year
Chile welcomes cold treatment pilot in India
Approval of trial shipments of fruit subjected to cold treatment during transit opens new opportunities for the Andean nation
Spain’s exports down in volume but up in value for the year to September
Spanish fresh fruit and vegetable exports decreased by 2.8 per cent in volume during January-September compared to the same period last year, though value increased by 6.3 per cent to €13.876bn according to Fepex data
San Nicolás inaugurates new cherry packing facility
The US$95mn plant will provide faster, more efficient, and higher-quality fruit processing and storage
Influx of Chilean cherries causes concern in Argentina
Chilean fruit is displacing local production and putting downward pressure on prices
West Australia’s Southern Forests’ cherry region celebrates harvest with annual festival
Ideal pre-season conditions have growers anticipating positive season following challenges last year
Melinda and Vip unite to sell mountain-grown cherries
Italian companies sign “historic agreement” to market fruit together through Melinda, combining production from two distinct areas to meet growing demand
FruitMasters pays tribute to Gerrit van Haarlem
Cooperative praises contribution made by its late chairman, who led the business for almost 16 years and championed Dutch growers
Centralised approach helps Chilean cherries reach Asia
Logistics giant Maersk says “seamless” supply chain management has helped Geofrut to expand into more distant markets
New biosecurity leadership collaboration to protect cherry and summerfruit growers
Five-year project will see a dedicated biosecurity resource provide on-the-ground support in upholding biosecurity best management practices
Chilean Cherry Committee pegs 2025/26 export crop at 131mn cartons
The figure represents a slight increase on last season’s total
Frutas de Chile signs MoU with Chongqing wholesale market
New agreement will help enhance Chilean fruit supply into Chongqing and the surrounding region
Yellow-legged hornet nest found in Auckland
Bisecuirty threat poses risks to local honeybee and wild bee populations with potential impacts on growers
Ifco expands southern Italy operation with three new hubs
Reusable packaging specialist expands logistics footprint to strengthen regional partnerships and ensure container availability during peak seasons
Chilean cherry exporters face decisive season
After last season’s dismal returns, quality, discipline, and diversification hold the key to recovery
Argentine cherry producers urge caution over export projections
Reports of “Corrimiento” phenomenon in Río Negro and Neuquén, could cut total shipments
First new-season airflown Chilean cherries arrive in China
Global Talsa and Garcés Fruit sent two consignments to Chinese market last week
South Africa gains China stonefruit access, eyes blueberry and cherry approval
South Africa has signed a new protocol allowing stonefruit exports to China, while agriculture minister John Steenhuisen has invited Chinese authorities to inspect blueberry and cherry facilities to secure market access for these categories in the next season
Coming soon: Fresh Focus Cherry and Asiafruit Thailand edition
The spotlight is on Thailand in the edition of Asiafruit alongside cherries, kiwifruit, apples and pears and more
Oppy integrates Dole Diversified North America sales operations
Fresh produce group Oppy has strategically integrated Dole Diversified North America sales operations into its business, effective from 1 October, in a move designed to expand capabilities and accelerate growth across North America