Cherries

The cherry season of 2024 in Poland has already ended, at least on a large wholesale scale. How would you evaluate the course of this year's cherry campaign? read more

The cultivation area of sweet cherries increased by 1.5% in 2024 compared to the previous year. Except for the years 2004, 2010, and 2019, the cultivation area of sweet cherries increases every year. The number of cherry growers (340) has remained roughly the same since 2000. Since the 1990s, cherries have been grown. read more

The cultivation area of sweet cherries increased by 1.5% in 2024 compared to the previous year. With the exception of the years 2004, 2010, and 2019, the cultivation area of sweet cherries increases every year. The number of cherry growers (340) has remained about the same since 2000. Since the 1990s, cherries have been grown in... read more

Global fresh berry company Driscoll's has enhanced its longstanding partnership with The French Garden, its exclusive partner at New Covent Garden, and both companies are seeking to maximize the opportunities for selling berries and cherries in the market. British cherries have been a particular focus. read more

The team at Reid Fruits are well-known participants at Asia Fruit Logistica, as they have had a booth at the event every year since 2012. The company's primary export markets in Asia for their cherries include Hong Kong, Taiwan, China, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Japan. The amount of cherries sent to these markets varies from year to year. read more

Taiwan is a mature market for U.S. fruits. While Taiwan produces peaches domestically, it does not produce nectarines or cherries. Fruit consumption in Taiwan remains stable, with consistent demand for cherries. However, the long-term demand for peaches and nectarines continues to show growth. read more

Apple cultivation in Poland is not expanding. In fact, according to Paweł Puncewicz, Member of the Board of Polish apple exporter Appolonia, parts of some apple orchards are being replaced with soft fruit or cherries: "At the moment, all of the acreage for apples seems to be decreasing." read more

After "Regina di Puglia," I had a little extra treat: Together with Alberto Hoffmann, Felix Negri, and Lukas Tesar from KÖLLA, I had the pleasure of diving even deeper into the topic of Apulian grapes for another day and a half. My realization: I know that I have learned a lot. read more

With an increase of 4% last year, sweet cherry imports were slightly above the previous year at just over 40,500 tons. In the linear trend from 2014 to 2023, sweet cherry imports have been increasing annually by a marginal 1.2%. Turkey continues to be the top country of origin. read more

The Central Statistical Office (GUS) has published the first preliminary estimate of the main crop yields for 2024. What are the predictions for fruit tree yields? read more

The prices of cherries in large wholesale have dropped slightly recently. However, this does not negate the possibility of a record-high closing of the season for these fruits. It would be a beautiful conclusion, tying together the disastrous start of the 2024 campaign with its unexpectedly expensive end. What are the current prices of cherries in large wholesale? read more

Reduced production, high demand, and sustained prices are the elements that have characterized the 2024 cherry campaign. The main actor remains the weather patterns, which have influenced not only the yields - lower than last year which was already deficient - but also the start and... read more

You will also find current information about carrots, strawberries, or cherries from regional cultivation on the pages of the new issue. Of course, now that the temperatures are slowly rising even here, the summer season cannot be missed and is featured with numerous... read more

The cherry season in Poland is coming to an end, and the prices of these fruits are rising. We are seeing a typical scenario for the final phase of the cherry campaign. The key question, however, is at what price level these changes are taking place. How does it compare to previous years? read more

Brandt's Fruit Trees of Yakima, Washington has been given exclusive rights for propagating the KIR™ series of sweet cherries in the United States. KIR is the brand name for a group of 13 cherry selections created through open pollination of the Sweetheart variety by Hilmar. read more

This milestone confirms the efforts of Swiss fruit growing and sets the path for the future. Starting in 2025, consumers will enjoy even more sustainable cherries and plums. It is another step in the right direction. The industry program "Sustainability" read more

The unpredictable weather conditions have not affected cherry production at the Sant'Orsola cooperative. Despite the frequent rain during the blossoming period in the production areas, mainly located in Trentino and especially in Valsugana, producers were anticipating the worst. However, the use of anti-rain and anti-insect nets on most orchards helped protect the cherry crops. read more

Serbia has maintained its position as a top cherry exporter in Europe, generating revenues of nearly €59 million from exporting 42,600 tons of cherries last year, according to the Statistical Office of Serbia (RZS). The majority of these exports were sent to European Union countries, particularly. read more

The attention towards Forficula auricularia remains high in Northern Italy, as it has become one of the key insects in defending peach and apricot crops in recent years. It is now also expanding its range to cherry and apple trees, as revealed during the technical meeting on cherries. read more

Have the predictions made at the beginning of the current month regarding the development of the wholesale market for Polish cherries been confirmed? How are cherry prices shaping up? read more