Cherries
All the news and market analysis for worldwide Cherry Industry, including Cherry growers, Cherry production, and the import and export of Cherries.
NZ apples and kiwifruit clinch “world-first” deals under India FTA
India to halve import duty on New Zealand apples and eliminate tariff on kiwifruit within quotas under landmark free trade deal
Lunar New Year edition of Asiafruit out now
Lunar New Year preview, Australia export focus and a keynote interview with Rockit Global CEO Grant McBeath headline this issue
China’s fruit import volumes surge but value growth slows
Wayne Prowse provides an update on Asia’s biggest market, where total import volumes are up sharply on last year, driven by bananas and cherries
Australian cherries continue promotional roadshow in Hong Kong and Shanghai
Season launch events held to help boost demand in key markets across Asia
Freya Galati crowned Western Australia’s cherry queen in PCHF charity auction
Box of cherries sold for A$60,000 at Perth Markets to raise money for Rare Care Centre at Perth Children’s Hospital
Spanish cherry exports climb 11 per cent to 43,604 tonnes
Fepex’s Cherry Committee reports positive season results with exports reaching a value of €188mn
Air New Zealand Cargo readies for festive fresh produce flights
Hundreds of tonnes of fruit and vegetables will be flown to markets across Asia
DP World powers Chile’s cherry export boom ahead of Chinese New Year
Advanced reefer infrastructure, expanded staffing, and new data capabilities strengthen Chile’s fresh fruit supply to Asia
Produce Plus Summer out now
Aldi Australia’s Matt Atley discusses the retailer’s fruit and veg philosophy in an exclusive interview with Produce Plus, and seasonal favourites take centre stage with features on mangoes, cherries, stonefruit and grapes
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