Cherries
All the news and market analysis for worldwide Cherry Industry, including Cherry growers, Cherry production, and the import and export of Cherries.
Fresh Produce India celebrates 20 years in 2027 with new-look edition
India’s favourite fruit and vegetable event is back in Mumbai on 13 April 2027 for a day filled with fresh ideas, connections and opportunities
Produce Plus Summer: coming soon
Produce Plus takes a look at summer favourites, including spotlights on the mango, stonefruit, cherry and table grape categories
Early start to South Africa’s cherry harvest
Leading cherry marketer Tru-Cape reports an exceptionally early start to the South African cherry season
Falling consumption “cause for concern” in Spain
Spanish household consumption of fresh fruit and vegetables fell 2.4 per cent in the first seven months of 2026
Asiafruit Insights: Understanding the Asia market
Global industry leaders speak to Asiafruit on the key challenges and opportunities in Asia’s fast-growing markets
First Chilean cherries of the season land in China
Airfreighted shipment, grown in Chile’s Coquimbo region, arrives in Shanghai
India confirms import quotas for NZ apples and kiwifruit
New rules set out phased increases in preferential import quotas from 2027, with tariffs cut to 25 per cent for apples and zero for kiwifruit
Asiafruit berry edition out now
Interview with Importer of the Year Freco International headlines in-depth wrap-up of Asia Fruit Logistica and Asiafruit Knowledge Centre, plus spotlights on berries and avocados
Weather mars early cherry harvest in Chile
Growers on high alert after rain devastates early varieties, with vast majority of Brooks and Nimba apparently split
Industry collaboration, consumer trends and the rising opportunities for Australia and New Zealand in the Asia market
The Produce Plus Podcast recaps Asia Fruit Logistica including the major themes that arose from the Asiafruit Knowledge Centre
Native Albanian cherries target premium European markets
Producers of the Godolesh variety believe its distinctive identity could find favour amongst discerning European consumers
Coming soon: Fresh Focus Cherry
This November, Fruitnet is back with Fresh Focus Cherry 2027, the annual publication for the global cherry trade.
CDFA hosts fresh fruit importers from Mexico
Delegation visited various orchards and packing operations and took part in educational programming on food safety and post-harvest handling
US fresh cherry exports forecast to fall 25 per cent
Freezing temperatures and frost damage set to reduce foreign trade by almost a quarter, says USDA report
Global cherry crop forecast to hit record 5.4mn tonnes
Sharp recovery in Turkey, combined with record outputs in China and Chile, expected to drive global production to ‘all-time high’
Siza marks ten years of driving agricultural sustainability
What began as a practical response to international scrutiny has evolved into a nationally recognised assurance programme
Industry partners unite to support Chile’s Aconcagua Valley
Partnership tackles water scarcity and farming resilience in key sourcing region for avocados, grapes, citrus, and cherries
Asiafruit Indonesia edition out now
Exclusive interviews with Sunpride CEO Cindyanto Tjong and Rijk Zwaan’s Jan Doldersum plus category features on apples and pears, kiwifruit and cherries
South Africa welcomes China cherry access
The signing of a formal phytosanitary protocol in Beijing opens the door for South African cherry exporters to tap into China’s US$3.3bn import market
Downward trend for Spanish fresh produce consumption
New data processed by industry body Fepex reveals household fresh produce consumption slipped to 3.25mn tonnes in the first half of 2026
South Africa set to finalise stonefruit and cherry access to China
South Africa’s stonefruit protocol with China is set to be formally signed in Beijing next week, with the inclusion of cherries confirmed
Chile set for record cherry crop as exports surge
Country on course for largest cherry crop ever, as variety renewal continues and demand from China increases
Picota cherry campaign delivers highest volumes in three years
Agrupación de Cooperativas del Valle del Jerte reports a successful Picota season despite climate uncertainty and competition
Tasmanian fruit on the radar in Asia
State’s fruit growers set off to key market Hong Kong for Asia Fruit Logistica
Asia Fruit Logistica 2026 exhibitor preview: EMEA
Asia Fruit Logistica continues to be a meeting point for suppliers and service providers from Europe, the Middle East and Africa, to showcase their vast array of brands, products and services to businesses in Asia and beyond
Asia Fruit Logistica 2026 exhibitor preview: Australasia
Australia and New Zealand remain key suppliers to the Asia market for premium fresh produce across an array of categories. This year will see exhibitors from the region showcasing local industries, brands, marketing efforts and company restructures all aimed at serving Asia’s thriving markets
Copefrut sets out sustainability gains
Company’s Sustainability Report for 2024/25 reports significant progress and highlights future challenges
Busy month for South African fresh produce relations to China
First steps in setting up long-term trade agreements to consolidate the latest access agreement
Argentina launches first-ever DO for fresh fruit
Exports of the Los Antiguos Valley Cherry Designation of Origin will get underway in the new season
Cherries provide cheer for UK growers
UK cherry sales have risen in both volume and value over the past year, with producers optimistic about the category’s future
Freshco sells off 25 per cent stake
Equity investment to provide New Zealand grower-exporter with capital for growth, expansion and operational efficiency
AC Hulme and Edward Vinson crowned at National Cherry and Soft Fruit Show
Entries of Karina cherries and Everbearer strawberries win ’best in show’ prizes at annual event in Kent
Augusto Renella departs Naturitalia after more than two decades
Italian fresh produce cooperative confirms it has parted ways with long-serving commercial leader
Frutura moves to crop-specialist model to fuel next phase of growth
Fruitnet speaks with Frutura CEO David Krause about the company’s strategy to focus on in-demand crop categories
South Tyrol suppliers forecast bumper summer fruit season
Cooperatives Vip and Meg say they are using new AI technology to boost production at high altitude
Cherry harvest down in western Germany, but still above average
North Rhine-Westphalia forecast puts state on course to deliver second-largest sweet cherry harvest in past decade