Cherries
All the news and market analysis for worldwide Cherry Industry, including Cherry growers, Cherry production, and the import and export of Cherries.
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
French stonefruit suppliers face steep challenges
Apricot growers in France are struggling to make a profit, according to Serge Mouneyrac of Mouneyrac Frères, while cherry production requires substantial investments to protect the crop
CFFA honours Sun World’s David Marguleas with Lifetime Achievement Award
Marguleas recognised for his ongoing service to the California fresh fruit industry at CFFA’s 90th annual meeting
Calls mount for cut in Chilean cherry acreage
Some stakeholders suggest up to 30,000ha should be eradicated to tackle oversupply and falling prices
Buenas Hasta El Hueso campaign reflects on successful third year
Promotion seeks to raise the visibility of stonefruit grown by national cooperatives amongst Spanish consumers
Iran stops all agri-food exports
Move adds to mounting logistics challenges and makes supply issues and price rises more likely
New Zealand wraps up challenging cherry season
Quality prioritised as volumes drop in the wake of poor weather
US tree fruit group hails Indonesia trade deal
Northwest Horticultural Council says elimination of tariffs and import licensing on US tree fruits will help double exports to Indonesia
Chilean cherries miss the sweet spot in China
Fedefruta president Victor Catán warns that the early arrival of the crop will impact grower returns
Washington State Fruit Commission appoints Eric Patrick as new president
Patrick has spent the past 20 years as marketing director of West Coast-based distributor and wholesaler Grant J Hunt
Garcés Fruit publishes 4th Sustainability Report
Company’s 60th anniversary year marked by a strengthened focus on ESG
South Africa’s cherry industry is showing 'remarkable growth'
Hortgro has highlighted the cherry sector’s expansion, driven by innovation in low-chill cultivars, strategic investment, and developing market opportunities
New Zealand fruit regions brace for weekend storms
Growers in country’s North Island face more heavy rainfall, raising concerns three years after Cyclone Gabrielle devastated 4,000ha of orchards
Orchard tech firm Hectre secures funding for AI-based expansion
Company founder predicts NZ$1bn valuation within next five years as develops quality assessment tools and possible trading platform