Cherries

Failure to meet the cold hours requirement in the winter period, water shortage, cracking, reduction in productivity, low propensity for innovation, extreme weather events: these are some of the causes of the drastic drop in cherry yields in Italy. read more

In the Chelyabinsk region, the first 40.8 tonnes of fresh cherries from Uzbekistan were received on May 13-14, 2024. Since the beginning of 2024, Rosselkhoznadzor has already inspected 356 tonnes of kiwi from Iran, 23.2 tonnes of strawberries from Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, and 16.5 tonnes of ... read more

The Bulgarian cherry season typically begins around the 7th or 8th of May and lasts until mid-July, although this timeframe can vary based on the region. Diva Agro is located in central Bulgaria, 25 km from Stara Zagora. The company harvested their first cherry crop in 2016 and currently cultivate cherries on 40 hectares of land. The season usually runs from May until mid-July. read more

Produkcja słodkich wiśni pozostaje niewielką kategorią w Polsce, według Dominika Woźniaka z Rajpolu. read more

Kampania wiśniowa w Dolinie Jerte rozpoczęła się tydzień wcześniej niż zwykle, z doskonałym popytem i oczekiwaniem na odzyskanie strat po ubiegłorocznie skomplikowanym sezonie. W całej Europie występuje niewielkie zastoje w produkcji z powodu problemów pogodowych, ale spodziewa się, że wolumeny wzrosną w kolejnych tygodniach. read more

Sezon owoców pestkowych stopniowo nabiera tempa na hurtowym rynku w Zurychu. Hiszpańskie morele, brzoskwinie i nektarynki już krążą, a włoskie owoce pestkowe powinny pojawić się niedługo. „Pierwsze wczesne włoskie czereśnie również trafiają na rynek. Jednak ich barwienie jest...

The stone fruit season is gradually picking up pace at the Zurich wholesale market. Spanish apricots, peaches, and nectarines are already circulating, with Italian stone fruits expected to follow soon. "The first Italian early cherries are also hitting the market. However, their coloring is..." read more

The Washington cherry crop is progressing well and the harvest is anticipated to begin on schedule, around June 1st. After a challenging 2023 season, growers and shippers are optimistic for a more favorable market this year. "Cherries are such a vibrant commodity and a sign of hope for us, so we..." read more

The Protected Designation of Origin "Cereza del Jerte", located in Cáceres, has begun certifying the first cherries of the Navalinda variety, the only cherry with a peduncle in the Jerte Valley. This marks the beginning of this season's marketing of top-quality cherries with a special back label... read more

The summer fruits of the season - cherries, melons, watermelons, nectarines, apricots - are not missing from the sales counters of the agri-food center in Rimini. Unfortunately, sales are happening 'sporadically', as pointed out by Giampiero Perla, owner of BDL (pictured above), the company. read more

In a surprising turn of events for consumers, the prices of sweet cherries from Imathia, Greece have reportedly skyrocketed to around 16.39 euros per kilogram. Producers have complained that cherries are frequently taken from the fields without invoices, giving intermediaries a golden opportunity. read more

Na skutek ogłoszenia przez Chińską Administrację Generalną Cel (GAC), Węgrom przyznano zgodę na eksport świeżych wiśni do Chin, pod warunkiem spełnienia określonych wymagań. Ten rozwój sytuacji wynikł z wizyty państwowej chińskich przywódców na Węgrzech, co zaowocowało. read more

"Last Friday, we began marketing the first early Nimba and Pacific cherries of the 2024 campaign, but we didn't have significant volumes until this Monday," says Carlos Echeveste, of the Frutaria Group. "Initial forecasts indicated that the season would start about a week earlier, but the significant volume only arrived this Monday. read more

Umut Savan, co-founder of Turkish fresh produce exporter Daniur Fresh Fruits and Vegetables, considers starting the Turkish cherry season early a success. He mentions that cherries are harvested in Turkey before other countries in the northern hemisphere, which has been beneficial for farmers and traders. read more

Spotlight on the Alegra Group (Alegra, Brio, and Valfrutta Fresco) which will present at Macfrut (Hall D3, booth 115) the products of the upcoming summer campaign and a series of innovative proposals, from the first range to high-service content solutions. Nectarines and cherries in the foreground. read more

Maersk and the University of Chile, in collaboration with exporter Geofrut, have released a study that carries important implications for the export of Chilean cherries, especially targeting emerging markets such as India, Europe, and Southeast Asia. The cherry season for 2023-2024 has concluded. read more

The Chilean cherry campaign 2023/2024 has ended positively, with the fruits reaching interesting prices in the market. This is reported by the valenciafruits.com website, which specifies that over 90% of Chilean production is exported to China. read more

These last few days could be defined as those of the "spring blackbird" (click here to learn more). The summer temperatures of recent weeks had led to the exclusion of a return of cold weather, but that was not the case. Many producers, considering past seasons, did not hesitate. read more

In week 17, the first early cherries from Spain became available at the Vienna Wholesale Market. "The demand is still relatively low, partly due to the cold and rainy weather. The prices per kilo are currently quite high, ranging from 15–16 euros. However, as the supply increases, we can expect the prices to adjust accordingly." read more

"It will be a year of early ripening, even for open-field cherry orchards, given the mild temperatures recorded until a few days ago and for much of the winter. The fruit has reached a very advanced stage of ripening. We will start harvesting the Bigarreau variety next weekend (end of April)." read more

"Everybody is eager to learn more about this year's cherry harvest," says Mac Riggan from Chelan Fresh. The cherry season in the Pacific Northwest may conclude around August 15th, which is notably earlier than in previous years. Although it is still too soon to make a comprehensive evaluation of the upcoming cherry crop from the region, read more