Cherries

Wszyscy kochamy świeże owoce, a większość ludzi na Ziemi, zwłaszcza dzieci, preferuje najbardziej słodkie owoce o najwyższej zawartości cukru. read more

Cherries have been in the Van der Zwaard family's blood since 1934, and over the years, Wilko Fruit has increasingly positioned itself as a specialist in stone fruits. "Previously, we offered a wide range of products, but we have now focused on specific product groups, including stone fruits." read more

On June 11, BelOrta, in collaboration with Aldi, officially launched the Belgian cherry season. The first cherries were provided by grower Benny Herbots from Zoutleeuw and were purchased by Aldi Belgium for €5,000. BelOrta then matched this amount, enabling a donation of read more

At the end of May 2024, EastFruit reported on the delayed start of the stone fruit harvest season in Central Asian countries. The spring of 2024 was unusually cool and rainy, causing delays in the ripening of many fruits, such as cherries, and also negatively impacting their quality. read more

flat pejsons, starts at the end of April with apricots and cherries from Anatolia, followed by peaches and nectarines in May, and ends in October with late plum varieties,” Oguz explains. read more

The small town of Vignola is known beyond national borders for its cherries. However, recent rainfall has partially blocked access to properties, and there is a risk of early varieties cracking due to excessive water. read more

UK cherry growers typically sell their produce to UK retailers. However, for growers of high-quality, large-sized cherries, the price returns or volumes that can be sold may not always meet expectations. This year could bring a change, as two new premium cherry brands are being introduced in the UK market. read more

The climate does not favor some productions, such as melons, leading to a decrease in prices, while watermelon is entering the market in full swing. New varieties of apricots are entering the market, such as Errani, Flopria, and Orange Ruby. The high prices of cherries are pushing consumers to... read more

At the end of May 2024, EastFruit reported on the delayed start of the stone fruit harvest season in Central Asian countries. The spring of 2024 was unusually cool and rainy, resulting in delays in the ripening of many fruits, including cherries, and also negatively impacting their quality. read more

In North-Eastern Bulgaria, cherry producers are encountering substantial challenges in accessing markets, unlike their counterparts in the Southern region where organized purchasing is in place. Producers such as Borka and Valentin Todorovi, who grow cherries on 100 acres near Glodjevo, are anticipating a harvest... read more

Moldova is rapidly becoming a significant supplier of various fruit products to Europe. Iurie Fala from Moldova Fruct states that the country has made significant advancements in its fruit exports. "There has been substantial progress in exporting plums to Europe in recent years, and now with...". read more

Hellovidék.hu has reported that the cherry season in Hungary has started earlier than usual this year, with the harvesting of early varieties beginning in mid-May. It is expected that the majority of Hungarian cherries will be available in the market by early June. The National Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) is also involved in monitoring the situation. read more

Less chemicals, more protection from rain, hail, and insects, for a high-quality cherry production that is not afraid of bad weather or a phytosanitary emergency such as, for example, the drosophila. This is the goal of SMILE, a project aimed at supporting cherry cultivation. read more

The supply of cherries for export is transitioning from the California crop to the Washington crop. "The transition is progressing as planned. Although the weather in California has been slightly cooler so far and the fruit has not reached the desired size for export markets." read more

The warm and humid weather with occasional heavy rainfall is causing the cherries in German orchards to split, resulting in unstable fruit conditions. Prices depend heavily on the quality of the cherries. In the current 23rd week, German sweet cherries are priced at. read more

A cherry downpour, the finest from all over Italy, was analyzed by the panel of expert tasters from A.N.D.M.I. (National Association of Wholesale Market Directors) during the 18th National Cherry Festival "City of Cherries" held in Raiano (AQ) over the weekend. read more

The French cherry season was expected to be very early this year, but the harvest was ultimately delayed due to rain and cool spring temperatures. The campaign faced initial difficulties because of the unpredictable weather. "We picked the first cherries on May 13th. The rain in the orchards caused a read more

Wzrasta udział importowanych słodkich wiśni na krajowym rynku Rosji. Pierwsze dostawy wiśni na rynek rosyjski pochodzą z Uzbekistanu. Dodatkowo, przewiduje się dostawy z Turcji, Serbii, Azerbejdżanu, Mołdawii oraz rosyjskich sadów w ciągu najbliższych dwóch tygodni.

There is a growing share of imported sweet cherries in the domestic market of Russia. The first shipments of cherries to the Russian market are coming from Uzbekistan. Additionally, deliveries from Turkey, Serbia, Azerbaijan, Moldova, and Russian orchards are expected in the next two weeks. read more

The Jerte Valley in Extremadura, Spain, is famous for its picota cherries, which mark the beginning of summer with their harvest season from May to July. The 14th annual 'picota' cherry fair, celebrating the mid-harvest, was held on June 1st in Jerte. Picota cherries have been enjoyed since the 17th century. read more

The tomato campaign is now in full swing: prices of cherry and date tomatoes have dropped by 60% compared to last year. The apricot campaign is going well (with the Errani variety entering the market) as well as the nectarine campaign. The campaigns for watermelons, cherries, and peaches remain stagnant and are not optimal yet. read more