Cherries
All the news and market analysis for worldwide Cherry Industry, including Cherry growers, Cherry production, and the import and export of Cherries.
Chilean truckers call off strike
Union boss said it would take one of two more days for flow of trucks carrying fruit to ports to normalise
Joy Wing Mau Group and China Aerospace reach strategic cooperation
Joy Wing Mau becomes first fruit company to partner with China’s aerospace industry
Joy Wing Mau celebrates season’s first Chilean cherries
First Chilean cherries arrive by air and are sold under premium brand Joyvio, in cooperation with China Aerospace
Chilean truckers’ strike partially lifted
With cold stores filling up and fruit unable to get to ports, Asoex and Fedefruta are calling for all remaining unions to end their walkout
Truckers’ strike jeopardises 25,000 tonnes of Chilean cherries
Sector warns of significant losses unless situation is resolved swiftly
Cherry auction raises valuable funds
Robert Lo crowned ‘Cherry King’ at Sydney Markets Foundation event
Chile assesses impact of inclement weather
Frost, rain and hail in early November believed to have caused limited damage to crops
Chile increases airfreight capacity ahead of cherry campaign
Extra capacity and improved coordination of air shipments will ensure smoother dispatch of airfreighted cherries this season, says terminal operators
Copefrut and Verfrut create Chinese alliance
Companies join forces to create one of the largest importers of Chilean cherries in China
Asiafruit October out now
Asia Fruit Logistica and Asiafruit Congress edition previews in-person return of the biggest event on the calendar for Asia’s fresh produce business
Prize to go public in US
Chilean fruit and nut exporter combines with Rose Hill Acquisition Corporation with the intention of becoming listed on the Nasdaq
IPA award is the cherry on the cake for Asoex
Cherries from Chile is the first Chilean brand to win a coveted international award in London
George Kallitsis, Protofanousis
Chris White speaks to George Kallitsis, commercial director of Protofanousis, about the Greek exporter’s brand new kiwifruit packing facility
Proto triples capacity with new kiwifruit facility
€10m investment enables new export push as Greek exporter prepares to handle more than 20,000 tonnes of fruit this season
CGA secures export traceability project
Cherry Growers Australia partners with Agriculture Victoria in supply chain traceability pilot for high-value export markets
Tech company Futura targets growth in Spain’s tropical fruit business
New partnership with Alsi is expected to open new opportunities not just in Spain but also in South America, says MD Omar Papi
Sharp fall in Spain’s July exports
Adverse weather hits production in Spain and leads to drop in export volume and value for July
CherryPlus Traceability trial delivers supply chain benefits
Pilot programme tracked the movement of products in New South Wales cherry and potato supply chains
Alanar enthused by demand for Turkish figs
Despite the multiple challenges at present, including climate change and soaring costs, the popularity of Turkish figs remains a constant, with markets in Europe and Asia showing good demand
New protocol expediates US cherry exports to India
Stemilt Growers sends first consignment of unfumigated fruit to IG International
Leadership transitions at CMI Orchards
Promotions prepare US grower-packer-marketer for period of significant growth
First BC cherries bound for Korea
Inaugural consignment of British Colombian cherries sent by Northern Cherries and Jealous Fruits
Lebanon sees food exports soar
Exports of Lebanese agri-food products have grown significantly since 2019, with grapes seeing a sixteenfold increase
British Columbian cherries gain access to Korea
Cherries from the Canadian province now have access to the Asian market with tariffs soon to be eliminated
Spain enjoys bump in fresh produce export value
Fruit and vegetables enjoyed a boost when it came to value through the first five months of 2022
Copefrut introduces sustainability strategy
Move aims to meet retailer and consumer demand for improved sustainability and environmental practices
Frutura completes Subsole acquisition
New packing, production and varietal expansion initiatives in the works
Te Mata merges Australasian operations
Te Mata Exports New Zealand and Australia join forces, with Sarah McCormack to lead the new business
Asiafruit July/August out now
Asiafruit’s China Edition tracks market recovery following lockdowns while Haygrove Asia MD Michael Oates discusses the opportunity for high-value horticulture
Orsero Group buys two of France’s leading produce companies
Acquisitions of Groupe Blampin and Capexo will put France on a par with Italy in terms of sales revenue, the Italian company predicts
Tesco discounts strawberries and cherries after glut
Retailer lists cut-price 1kg boxes of both fruits to help clear extra UK volumes following heatwave
Heat hits NW cherries
Fruit quality holds strong as growers implement several measures to keep their orchards cool
Late start for North American cherries
Growers in Pacific Northwest and British Columbia expect programmes to run well into September
Zara and Areko win big at National Cherry & Soft Fruit Show
The two fruit were named overall show champions at the annual event in Kent
Chilean cherry campaign wins top marketing award
IPA Effectiveness Awards honour the most effective campaigns in the global advertising industry
Love Fresh Cherries predicts strong UK season
Over 6,000 tonnes of home-grown cherries are expected to hit supermarket shelves this year
