Cherries
Prime Pugliese cherries, debut for Guinness World Records
2024-04-12 00:00
The debut of cherries in the world of fruits and vegetables is never trivial, in fact, it is perhaps one of the most discussed in the markets, because it is a product that manages to achieve skyrocketing prices. This year, the debut of the first Italian cherries, originating from Puglia, has outperformed all others.
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Chile's fruit exports were valued at over 2 billion dollars in 2023.
2024-04-12 00:00
Chilean cherries have gained popularity worldwide, but exports are also increasing for other types of fruits. Macfrut has evolved into a highly international event, and major Chilean companies consider it essential to participate in the exhibition in Rimini, Italy (8-10 May). Felipe Repetto, from the
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Sweet cherries are “not for everyone”: Spanish greenhouse cherries are sold at 75 euros per kg
2024-04-09 00:00
This week, the first Spanish greenhouse cherries will arrive at Van Ooijen Citrus in Ridderkerk, the Netherlands. According HortiDaily, they won’t arrive in large quantities, instead, they are expected to arrive in twelve crats of 1,5 kilos each. “They are a must-have,” says
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"We will exceed last year's cherry volumes many times over"
2024-04-09 00:00
The weather has been good for the cultivation of cherries, and the season could start slightly earlier than usual, says Sefik Can, account manager for Turkish fresh produce exporter Canlar Fruit: "The chilling period of about 1200 hours required by cherry trees in winter was realised in almost
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Early cherries: when a cover makes the difference
2024-04-09 00:00
Harvesting operations are already underway in some cherry orchards in Puglia. It is no longer something new for growers to plan the first operations by mid-April, as they are well aware of the advantages obtained by the innovative cover systems, capable of managing climate change as well as the
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The first cherries harvested in Apulia
2024-04-08 00:00
Cherry grower Antonio Guglielmi from the southern Italian region of Apulia, owner of Naturaviva, picked the first cherries on Sunday 7 April. This is about two weeks earlier than last year. The fruit will be collected by the growers' association OP Agritalia and then commercialized by Orchidea
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California cherries back on track
2024-04-05 06:00
The 2023 California cherry season was one the industry would probably just as soon forget. In a normal year, the first fruit of the season should ripen in late-April with shipments winding down by mid-June – in time to get out of the way of the mammoth production from the Pacific Northwest.
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Delivering cherries with a predictable cold chain
2024-03-29 00:00
There are very few seasonal treats as special as perfectly fresh cherries from Chile. Over the past few decades, these delicious red fruits have become hugely important for the country. Not just for their colour and flavour, but for the value they provide to the national economy. As the world's
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Southern cherry campaign concludes quite favorably
2024-03-29 00:00
The recent campaign for southern cherries has concluded successfully. The campaign's success is reflected in the high demand and attractive market prices. China remains the predominant market, receiving over 90% of the southern hemisphere's cherry exports. The fruit symbolizes happiness,
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Verfrut cherries achieve remarkable success in 2023/24 season
2024-03-28 02:00
In the recently concluded 2023/24 Chilean cherry season, Verfrut cherries achieved significant success in the international market, propelled by exceptional quality and innovative marketing strategies.
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With more than 55,000 tonnes of fruit marketed each year and a passion handed down from generation to generation, Orchidea Frutta specialises in the production and distribution of table grapes, cherries, citrus fruits, peaches, nectarines, apricots, artichokes and has always aimed to
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With more than 55,000 tonnes of fruit marketed each year and a passion handed down from generation to generation, Orchidea Frutta specialises in the production and distribution of table grapes, cherries, citrus fruits, peaches, nectarines, apricots, artichokes and has always aimed to
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With more than 55,000 tonnes of fruit marketed each year and a passion handed down from generation to generation, Orchidea Frutta specialises in the production and distribution of table grapes, cherries, citrus fruits, peaches, nectarines, apricots, artichokes and has always aimed to
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How Maersk built a predictable end-to-end solution to transport cherries from Chile to China
2024-03-15 00:00
Today, A.P. Møller-Mærsk released the following press statement: How Maersk built a predictable end-to-end solution to transport cherries from Chile to China. The customerThe customer is a leading Chinese importer/exporter of fruits. The company runs more than 10 wholesale stores across China
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Chilean cherry exports flat in 2023/24
2024-03-14 15:00
Chilean cherry exports will remain broadly flat in 2023/24, but exports to China are set to hit a new record, according to the Chilean Cherry Committee.
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Gautier presents 5 new tomato products and is working on a range with resistance to ruggedness
2024-03-08 00:00
Gautier Semences has held its Tomato Discovery Days in El Ejido. An appointment in which attendees have been able to see the new products that are including and some of the flagship varieties of its catalogue, such as the
Tomatoes
Tomatoes.
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Maersk makes first air shipments of Chilean cherries
2024-03-07 11:00
Maersk carried out its first-ever airfreighted shipments of Chilean cherries in the 2023/24 season. Between 21 November and the end of December the Danish company chartered five flights, each carrying 500 tonnes of Chilean cherries and with a transit time of 2-3 days.
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"New strategic focus on walnuts and citrus"
2024-03-07 00:00
Icon USA, also known as the 'Stars and Stripes' brand. In 2019, the launch of Icon USA marked an important move for Aartsen, establishing itself as a premier supplier of high-quality American products to consumers in Asia and Europe. Initially targeting the Asian market with a selection of
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Maersk transported Chilean cherries by air for the first time
2024-03-05 09:00
"For our first cherry shipment by air, we chose Maersk's service and it was definitely the best option," said Magdalena Toro, foreign trade expert at Chilean exporter XSUR. "We were able to track our cargo end-to-end, and the
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Following the Spring Festival, imported cherries have been gradually disappearing from the Chinese market, leaving very little merchandise available; only remnants of a few batches are being cleared at low prices of approximately less than 40 yuan per kilo. These cherries should be
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