Cherries
All the news and market analysis for worldwide Cherry Industry, including Cherry growers, Cherry production, and the import and export of Cherries.
Starr Ranch Growers and CMI Orchards partner up
Leading Washington State fresh produce companies will join forces as part of a new agreement
Chile officially launches 2023/24 cherry season
Promotional campaigns will intensify in China and elsewhere as a result of increased marketing spend
Tasmanian exporters eager for AFL
A strong contingent of Australian fruit exporters will be attending Asia Fruit Logistica in Hong Kong supported by industry body Fruit Growers Tasmania
Asiafruit July/August out now
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Exploring future orchard systems
New Hort Innovation and Agriculture Victoria project to examine potential transition to narrower orchard systems
Picotas take centre stage in weather-hit cherry season
Picota cherries were celebrated at an event in London marking the start of the new European season
Northwest Cherries launches India promotions
Huge consumption potential identified as first US Pacific Northwest cherries arrive in India under new phytosanitary systems approach
New vegan recipes released to mark start of Picota cherry campaign
Picota variety boasts a uniquely fleshy and crunchy texture as well as a longer shelf life than other cherry varieties
In&Out shows resilience of fruit and veg supply
Apo Conerpo’s campaign highlights importance of strict quality criteria, especially when volumes are low and inflation high
Hongjiu Fruit partners with Asia Fruit Logistica
Leading Chinese fruit distributor announced as Official Fresh Produce Partner to Asia Fruit Logistica 2023
Picota campaign kicks off in UK
Rains may have dampened the production outlook, but there’s no shortage of enthusiasm for the arrival of the new season crop
Northwest cherry harvest gets underway
Promotions kick off in the US and around the world as growers host South-East Asian importers
Sweet start to UK cherry season
Warm May and June temperatures have sweetened the UK cherry deal with extra flavoursome early fruit, says marketer Driscoll’s UK
Asoex travels to Asia to lay groundwork for new fruit campaign
Itinerary included visits to JD.com and Beijing wholesale market to discuss plans for upcoming cherry season
Alanar prepares for start of Turkish cherry season
The Turkish exporter is waiting for prices to normalise and quality to rise before harvesting its first cherries of the season, but production appears untouched by inclement weather
From Moldova with Love: Cherries Ready to Take the EU Market by Storm
The first varieties are being harvested with prospects good for the season ahead as the industry expands
Rains slash Valle del Jerte cherry harvest
Growers warn of multimillion-euro losses, with almost all of the fruit still to be harvested affected
Roll on summer
This month sees a full Spanish crop before we turn our attention to the UK, where good availability and quality is expected
Pakistani cherries eager for China
As cherry season ramps up industry is hopeful of gaining access to China for key growing region of Gilgit-Baltistan
Italy floods: millions of fruit trees must be replanted
Last week’s terrible flooding has apparently choked the roots of fruit trees across Emilia Romagna, precipitating a major disaster for the region’s fresh produce busines
NWCG releases round one estimate
An extra 6m cartons of Northwest cherries could be packed this season, compared to 2022
UK fruit exports have halved since Brexit, data shows
HMRC figures analysed by accountancy firm Hazlewoods indicates major decline in fruit sales to EU countries following introduction of trade barriers
Floods cause serious disruption for Italian producers
Major floods across much of Emilia Romagna have reportedly caused widespread disruption to the Italian region’s fruit and veg production and distribution networks
CMI revs up American Dream programme
Leading US grower-shipper launches patriotic retail programme ahead of Northwest cherry season
Boost for Chilean fruit exports to northwest China and Asia
Asoex signs collaboration agreement with Dalian Municipal Bureau of Commerce for Chile-Dalian fruit corridor
IFG’s low-chill programme ramps up
Cherry growers begin planting new Cheery Cherry varietals
Chilean cherry exports set new record
Volume of shipments rises to 415,315 tonnes thanks to recovery in Chinese demand
Alya Fruit continues to take flight
Turkey’s Alya Fruit believes the experience of the team has been central to the company’s success during this challenging period, especially in the airfreight sector
Chile prepares to host 4th Global Cherry Summit
Trade will gather to exchange key information regarding the upcoming cherry season
Superfresh Growers to expand cherry production by 30 per cent
Move consolidates the company’s position as the leading cherry producer in the US
IFG unveils new trademark names for low-chill Cheery Cherry Line
Cheery Cupid, Cheery Nebula and Cheery Chap are the latest additions to the range
Himachal Pradesh imports stonefruit planting material
Cherry, peach, plum almond and walnut material imported from the US as part of production diversification efforts
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Free webinar highlights tree fruit developments
NIAB’s Tree Fruit Day takes place online on 21 February
US lawmakers call for India tariff action
A bi-partisan letter from Washington State representatives urges the US government to help remove tariffs on apple exports to India
New route opens for Cherry Express
Asoex signs MoU with the Port of Dalian and Maersk to enhance access of Chilean fruit into China