Cherries

British Columbia (B.C.) growers and shippers are pleased to see a bountiful supply of cherries from the province this season. "It's a complete turnaround from last year when we had no crop. This year, we have a full, abundant crop," says Gagan Grewal of HG Produce in Abbotsford, B.C. Cherries are currently being harvested. read more

Accordingly, Chilean cherries dominate the Chinese market due to their large volume and the timing coinciding with the Chinese New Year. The two countries have signed a bilateral free trade agreement that allows Chilean fruits to enter the Chinese market duty-free. read more

It is widely known that Washington State is expecting a significant cherry crop this season. A warm and dry spring facilitated strong pollination and favorable setting conditions. "Our production volume will increase by about 30 percent," says Brian Traum, Director of Sales and Marketing at Auvil Fruit. read more

On June 3rd, the collection of one of the excellences of the Venosta territory started, the Val Venosta mountain cauliflower, a brand that includes a range of seasonal fruits beyond apples: strawberries, cherries, apricots, and red fruits. The estimated production for the 2025 season is around 3000. read more

The horticultural company Grinora Fruit, located in the Vinnytsia region of Ukraine, is currently harvesting up to 100 tons of sour cherries per day, mainly from the Kelleris and Lutovka varieties. This information was provided by the company's chief agronomist, Yurii Ovchar, in an article for the magazine. read more

The cherry harvest has now started in the later-ripening regions of northern Germany. Christian Bohn, the managing director of Gerkens Fruchtgroßhandel GmbH in Hamburg, reported that they were able to offer the first cherries from their own protected cultivation in the Altes Land region in week 27. read more

Picota producers in Spain's Jerte Valley are emphasizing quality, fruit size, and the development of new varieties as they increase their presence in the competitive cherry market. read more

The cultivation area for peaches and nectarines in China has generally decreased in recent years. In key production regions such as Shandong and Hebei, some farmers growing conventional peaches have switched to more profitable crops, especially cherries. read more

According to Tesco, the forecasted harvest volume is the highest in three years. Since the beginning of July, the British retail sector can fully rely on British cherries. Tesco also states that the growing conditions have significantly improved, thanks to new tree breeding on dwarf rootstocks. read more

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According to the Statistical Office for North Rhine-Westphalia, after an initial harvest estimate, a harvest quantity of 1,400 tons is expected for sweet cherries. This would not only be 39.8% more than in 2024 but also the highest harvest quantity in the past ten years. read more

Ostry wzrost cen wiśni w Gruzji jest związany z niskimi plonami spowodowanymi chłodną pogodą w kwietniu i maju. O tym poinformował Vano Goglidzé, założyciel konserw Kula. "Wiśnie teraz kosztują do 25 GEL (7,7 euro) za kilogram na rynku. Ta cena wynika z wiosennych przymrozków, które dotknęły słodkie. read more

You say Melinda and immediately think of apples. But at this time of year, cherries are taking the stage. And the numbers speak for themselves: the Val di Non Consortium estimates a production of about 2,500 tons for the 2025 campaign, which rises to 2,900 tons if you consider read more

The cherry season at Hellingenfort is going extremely well, according to owner Karel Vaes. "It's a very nice season. The abundance of sunshine is making the cherries extra sweet, the yields are good, and the Haspengouw soil is resistant to heat and drought, so we expect a strong season," says. read more

Last week, Skylar Rae® white cherries from Italy made their debut in the Hong Kong market and sold out quickly. Kevin Au Yeung, who heads the Asian market at RK Growers Srl, mentioned that the variety will be introduced in the Singapore market this week, continuing its... read more

Moldovan producers are ready to deliver fruit that meets European standards, despite the late spring frost that affected some orchards in Moldova. EcoFarm-Prod, a company from the village of Vadul-Rașcov in the Șoldănești district, has kicked off the export season with the first shipments of cherries. read more

Domestic cherries continued to be the most prevalent, with deliveries increasing once again. Spanish shipments followed in terms of significance and also saw an increase. Turkish imports remained significant in some areas, while supplies from Italy, France, Greece, and Belgium were only supplementary. Turkish produce was less prominent overall. read more

According to the Thuringian State Office for Statistics, a hectare yield of 5.9 t is expected for sweet cherries. The initial forecast for sour cherries is 10.4 t/ha. The yield for sweet cherries is expected to be above the long-term average according to this initial forecast. read more

The supply of cherries from the Pacific Northwest appears to be higher than in 2024. "Our supply looks great," says Cat Gipe-Stewart, marketing director at Superfresh Growers®, noting that the company is responsible for about 17 percent of the Northwest cherry crop. "They are juicy, vibrant in color, and..." read more

The harvest in Turkey is significantly smaller, but in Germany, more sweet cherries are being harvested. The effects of this are already evident in the promotional offers of the retail food sector. read more