Cherries

Moldova secures enhanced EU market access for fresh produce

Moldovan fresh produce exporters are set to benefit from increased EU market access following an update to the trade agreement between the two parties, with higher quotas for several key fruit categories and new duty-free access for tomatoes and garlic

First recipients of Queensland’s Community Bee Innovation Fund announced

The A$500,000 fund supports beekeeping and pollen-reliant industries safeguard against varroa mite 

Chilean cherry grower bids to stretch British season to 100 days

FGA Farming is using Chilean production systems and new varieties to extend supply as it scales up to become UK’s single biggest cherry grower

Chinese cherry market goes from strength to strength

Domestic output climbs as new growing areas come on stream, while imports also continue to rise

Taiwan peach production nears 17,000 tonnes as cherry and nectarine imports grow

New USDA report forecasts Taiwan peach production for 2025, with total stonefruit consumption expected to hit 31,500 tonnes as nectarine and cherry imports increase

Tesco sees record fruit sales as UK heatwave continues

The UK’s largest food retailer expects to sell nearly 4mn punnets of strawberries and millions of other fruit items as temperatures soar again

Jerte Valley Picota producers focus on quality and innovation

Producers’ organisation Agrupación de Cooperativas del Valle del Jerte is undertaking a genetic improvement programme to develop new stalkless varieties with enhanced characteristics

T&G Global partners with Sandher for Canadian cherry exports

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

Tesco expects bumper British cherry season this summer

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 producers launch 2025 UK marketing campaign

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

Copefrut celebrates 70 years of sustainable growth

Company presents third sustainability report under GRI standard

The Fresh Ideas Show: Banana drama, Brexit bridge-building, and a bunch of clever Kiwis

Fruitnet’s brand new podcast features exclusive interviews and expert analysis of the big stories in the fruit fresh produce business

Picotas primed for positive season

Expectations are running high as the Jerte Valley gears up for the start of the 2025 cherry campaign

BayWa secures court approval for restructuring plan

Company’s plan was already underway, with new loans secured until end of 2028, but legal backing now in place

Bloom Fresh breaks ground on new breeding & technology centre

Company said the Murcia-based facility is designed to become the global epicentre of varietal innovation in table grapes, and cherries

Kiwi Crunch expands into cherries

New Zealand apple and pear grower-marketer acquires 132ha from Cherri Global to provide year-round fruit volumes to its Asia markets

Orchard View Cherries expects 30 per cent crop increase

The cherries are grown on the banks of Oregon’s Columbia River and marketed exclusively by Oppy

A taste of winter: Perth Markets welcomes seasonal produce from local growers

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As the seasons turn to winter, Western Australia’s fresh produce wholesale market is preparing for an influx of new seasonal produce

Ortolani Cofri merges with Agrintesa

Italian cooperative extends reach across country with incorporation of Imola-based supplier

Respite for BayWa as restructuring plan is approved

Agreement offers respite to troubled conglomerate and T&G Global owner, with capital injection and loan extension to end of 2028

Turkey reels from unprecedented chill

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