Cherries

1,300 containers of Chilean cherries are currently stranded on the Maersk Saltoro due to engine failure while en route to China. The ship set sail from San Antonio on 27 December as part of the Cherry Express service and has been anchored near Micronesia since January 13. This situation occurs amidst record disruptions in global shipping. read more

De Keur is a 90-year-old grower-exporter based in Ceres, who, for two generations, has been connected to Dutoit Agri through shared DNA. Situated high in the Witzenberg Mountains, where Koue Bokkeveld apples get their famous color, De Keur also cultivates a small portion of cherries to be packed under the Dutoit Cherry Time brand. read more

The first shipment of premium cherries from Chile, supplied by Subsole, has arrived in India. The shipment has been well received, and Indian consumers are responding positively to the quality and taste of Chilean cherries. This represents a significant milestone for the Indian fresh produce industry. read more

Moldova's main fruit and vegetable exports to the UK include apples, plums, grapes, cherries, and various vegetables such as tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers. read more

Terminal 1 at the Port of Valparaíso in Chile, operated by Terminal Pacífico Sur Valparaíso (TPS), handled a total of 354,355 tonnes of Chilean cherries. TPS reported that this amount represents a 66 per cent increase compared to the previous year, with shipments for the 2024/25 campaign now concluded. read more

Once every 4 years, Fruit-Union Switzerland organizes a seminar to share perspectives on the cultivation of stone fruit (cherries and plums) in Switzerland. For the first time, this year's event also focused on apricot growing - which plays an important role in Switzerland - and Pascal Bassols. read more

"Data shows a remarkable growth of 30-50% in Chilean cherries arriving at the Chinese market by sea this season. Larger sizes, particularly the 3J specification, are trending upwards, while 4J and 5J sizes have consistently increased year by year." Shenzhen Changhong Logistics Co., Ltd., a read more

Chile's cherry industry is once again being urged to pursue greater market diversification following a significant drop in prices on the Chinese market. This year's record shipment volume has led to a 50% decrease in prices just before the Chinese New Year festival. read more

The Chilean cherry industry has faced difficulties in the market recently due to an excess in production leading to a surplus in the Chinese market, which has impacted prices. This issue arises as the Chinese New Year approaches on January 29, a time known for higher fruit consumption. read more

According to a report from the magazine The Nansha Port in Guangzhou City in the southern Chinese province of Guangdong, over 1,000 containers carrying 20,000 tons of Chilean cherries arrived last weekend. This was the largest single shipment of cherries since the beginning of the harvest season. read more

Since New Year's Day, the market for Chilean cherries has continued to underperform, with sales remaining sluggish. In previous years, the market typically experienced a downturn for 3–4 days after New Year's Day before gradually recovering. However, this year, weak demand has persisted for a longer period. read more

The Lunar New Year in Asia is associated with cherries, which enables Chile to meet not only the high demand in China but also in many other countries in the region. Yanming Ding, who is located in Chile and specializes in fresh fruits from South America for Valleyfresh, says, "Although the rest of Asia..." read more

Argentina reaffirms its leading position in the production and export of cherries, with five provinces producing cherries: Mendoza, Río Negro, Neuquén, Chubut, and Santa Cruz. During the 2023-24 season, Argentina exported 7,192 tons of cherries, making it Latin America's second-largest cherry exporter. read more

2024 has been a successful year overall for the Turkish cherries, says Yigit Gokyigit, commercial coordinator for the Turkish fresh produce exporter Alanar: "We had a great cherry season this year. Although the competition was high between the exporters shipping to Europe, we noticed there was… read more

"Since late December last year, Chilean cherries have been arriving in large quantities by sea, leading to a rapid decline in selling prices. After New Year's Day, prices continued to drop, and market demand remains insufficient," said Andy Xie from Shanghai Junli International Trade Co., Ltd. read more

Przed rozpoczęciem sezonu wiśni w Chile, pytanie brzmiało, czy Chile będzie miało możliwość zapakowania i wysłania 110 milionów skrzyń wiśni po 5 kg w około trzy miesiące. "Wygląda na to, że im się udało" - mówi Cristian Ramila z Bengard Marketing. Aż do 52. tygodnia - grudnia. read more

Air New Zealand Cargo is planning to transport 5,000 tonnes of cargo during December and January, which will include up to 1,000 tonnes of cherries. read more

The cherry harvest at 45 South Cherries began in mid-December. The company owns and manages over 250 hectares of orchards in the Cromwell area of Central Otago, New Zealand. "We started with the Chelan variety in mid-December and end with the Sentennial variety, which is exclusive to 45 South." read more

A launch event to celebrate the official start of the Tasmanian cherry season is scheduled to take place on January 8 in Taipei, ahead of the Lunar New Year celebrations. read more

The new summer series of apricots and premium New Zealand cherries from Ardgour Valley Orchards will be available on domestic and international shelves this season under the new brand name Temptation Valley. read more