Cherries
All the news and market analysis for worldwide Cherry Industry, including Cherry growers, Cherry production, and the import and export of Cherries.
Australian cherries celebrate successful season built on quality and export growth
Industry secures double-digit growth in export volume and value
Rivoira launches stemless cherry brand for premium snack market
Italian supplier to launch branded line for premium snack market in June, with commercial tests in Italian and German retail stores
Picota cherries to see ‘best season in years’
Producers of the protected Valley del Jerte variety are forecasting record volumes and excellent quality
Bumper crop paves way for “outstanding” Picota cherry campaign
Favourable weather produces high quality crop and good volumes
FruitMasters facility shortlisted for Breeam Awards
Smart Fruit Hub apparently achieved ‘Outstanding’ score of 91.04 per cent, making it ‘most sustainable’ food production facility in Netherlands
Westfalia’s chief customer officer announces departure
Wim Destoop plans to take on board and consultancy roles in Belgium after three years with avocado and fruit supplier
In pictures: Ronald Bown, 1945-2026
Bown, who has died aged 80, was a leading figure in the global fresh produce business for almost four decades
Brand refresh for CMI’s Nature’s Candy cherries
New look features bolder colours and contemporary design to highlight premium quality
Vignola cherries return with optimistic forecast
Producers in northern Italian region say they expect to maintain market presence into early July as new campaign begins
Rain and hail hit early cherry production in Spain
Aragon and Extremadura report losses in early varieties, but season still on track to deliver positive results
Orchard View lands cherry export honour
As the Oregon-based grower gears up for its domestic campaign, it is recognised for contribution to Asian exports
FruitMasters withstands pressure to maintain profit
Dutch cooperative credits new Smart Fruit Hub facility with making it more resilient in unpredictable market
Asiafruit South-East Asia edition out now
Deep dive into the South-East Asia market ahead of Asia Fruit Logistica’s SE Asia Meet Up, plus spotlights on New Zealand, brands and more
Turkish cherry volumes set to recover
This season, Turkish cherry volumes are expected to bounce back in a big way after last year’s frost-bitten campaign
Comment: The £74 banana is a good look for fresh produce
A new campaign designed to expose over-priced cosmetics offers plenty of hope for the fruit and veg business
Europe prepares for new US cold treatment requirements
Italy, Spain, Greece, France and Portugal have prepared inspectors for new US import rules, due to take effect in June
Frost slashes Polish fruit production
Early estimates suggest up to half of the new season apple crop may been lost
Campo y Tierra anticipates big rise in cherry volume after major restructuring
Company expects output to increase from 3,000 tonnes to 5,000 tonnes this season
World Fresh launches new Canadian dark sweet cherry varieties
British Columbia-based company has been authorised to market five new Canadian-bred cherry varieties to global markets
Fresh Produce India, automation and Melbourne Markets CEO Rob Clayton
Following a successful Fresh Produce India, Bree, John and Liam discuss new opportunities for Australian and New Zealand brands in the market
Te Mata Exports rebrands to MG Group Exports
New identity aligns the exporter with its majority shareholder, Market Gardeners, and reflects the global scale of its organisation
Hottest March on record brings on “fast and short” California cherry season
Despite the early start and the short shipping window, industry says crop is much improved on problematic 2025 harvest
Cherry Blossom Festival builds excitement as Picota season approaches
Michael Barker reports on the latest efforts to market Picota cherries and celebrate the beauty of Spain’s Jerte Valley
Valle del Jerte Cooperative Group fires starting gun on 2026 cherry season
Favourable growing conditions herald arrival of high-quality fruit with good production volumes
Freskon returns for tenth edition of show
This week, Freskon welcomes 230 exhibitors to the Greek city of Thessaloniki for the tenth edition of the fruit and vegetables exhibition
Cool Carriers Chile posts strong season despite US downturn
Operator says it achieved record market share and moved 260,000 pallets of cherries, blueberries, grapes and stonefruit in 2025/26
Macfrut 2026: global fruit and vegetable sector meets in Rimini
Trade fair returns to Rimini Expo Centre on 21-23 April 2026, with over 800 international buyers expected to attend
USDA reveals AFTPP funding awardees
Washington Apple Commission, California Table Grape Commission and Pear Bureau Northwest among beneficiaries
Tasmanian cherry exports reach record value
Hong Kong, Taiwan, China, and Vietnam remained the key export destinations for the 2025/26 season
Stemilt signs licensing agreement for premium cherries
US grower partners with LFP and Brandt’s Fruit Trees to extend season into September with premium, late-summer varieties
Hort Innovation receives new round of AgVet Access Grants
Government programme supports efficacy, crop safety and residue trials required for minor use permit and label extension registration submissions
Final days to register for Fresh Produce India
Join industry leaders from all parts of the value chain at India’s premier fresh produce event in Mumbai on 16-17 April
So far, so good, for Greek stonefruit
Greek stonefruit growers hope for a continuation of the current favourable weather conditions, as the crucial flowering period gets underway
Full programme announced for Fresh Produce India
Big names from across the value chain set to speak at India’s premier fresh produce event
Court ruling deals blow to Chilean cherry exporters in Maersk Saltoro case
Chile’s Constitutional Court rejects Maersk’s liability and upholds compensation limit
Analysis: China’s fruit trade sees strong growth in 2025
Fruit imports and exports were both up sharply in 2025, according to latest customs data