Cherries

In Estremadura, the incessant rains of the last few weeks, 80-100 liters of water per square meter, have devastated cherry productions. Out of the 25 thousand tons that were left to be harvested to complete the campaign, 12 have been damaged by the recent rains, making them unsuitable. read more

Before the full-scale invasion by Russia, Ukraine was a significant exporter of sweet cherries, with a large portion (89.5%) of its exports going to Belarus. However, the occupation of Melitopol plantations in Zaporizhzhia Oblast in early 2022 has had a profound impact on Ukraine's ability to maintain this. read more

The initial forecast for sour cherries is 3.6 tons per hectare. A similarly low cherry harvest was last seen in 2002, with 2.2 tons per hectare for sweet cherries and 4.3 tons for sour cherries recorded at that time. read more

"Thanks to the early blossoming, this year's harvest is also particularly early," explains Claus Schliecker, chairman of the Fruit Growing Division at the Farmers' Association of Lower Saxony. He is pleased that the fruit growers from the Altes Land are able to provide cherry enthusiasts with cherries right on time for the Day of Fruits on July 1st. read more

Highlighting seasonality is one of the key assets for many retailers who periodically organize initiatives to promote the fruit and vegetable department and seasonal products within it. Cherries are no exception, for which various activities have been carried out within the areas of read more

"Mamma, li turchi" is the expression that best summarizes what you see in the photos posted a few days ago on LinkedIn by a exporting company from the Mediterranean: cherries cal. 34+ offered at 1.35 euros per kilo and cherry tomatoes at 0.35 euros per kilo. read more

The cherry harvest in the UK was anticipated to begin early this year, but due to low temperatures in early June, it is now expected to be more in line with a typical season. "We are starting to pick this week at our farm in Kent," said Boris Manz, Commercial and Procurement Manager. read more

Fruit and vegetable products rarely leave people speechless, but there is always an exception: there are fruits that shine with their own light and, regardless of market conditions or volumes, manage to capture attention and create their own market. read more

"The consumers can look forward to enjoying delicious Swiss cherries in the coming weeks," according to the SOV. The cherry crops are in good condition despite the rain, resulting in excellent fruit quality. Thanks to various varieties with different read more

Recent severe weather conditions, such as heavy rains and hail, have resulted in the damage of numerous hectares of orchards in Moldova, significantly impacting cherry and apple production. In some districts, up to 80% of cherry orchards have been affected, making the fruit unsellable. read more

Peter Visser claims that he was born among the cherries. The 64-year-old market trader from Krimpen aan den IJssel still considers cherries to be a speciality. "But I am starting to slow down. Selling good cherries is more important than selling a lot of cherries. I am curious to see how the cherry market will evolve." read more

Research conducted by Driscoll’s has revealed that 91 per cent of UK consumers prefer to buy cherries grown in Britain instead of imported alternatives. read more

The researchers at the National Robotarium, as reported by reefertrends, will verify the AI predictions based on the actual peach harvest in September 2024. If the approach proves to be effective, it could also be adapted for other important crops such as apples, pears, and cherries. read more

Nowe badania wykazały, że 91% Brytyjczyków woli kupować brytyjskie wiśnie niż importowane z innych krajów. Wiśnie od dawna są częścią wspaniałego brytyjskiego lata, a w tym roku fani wiśni mają szczęście, ponieważ łagodna i deszczowa zima spowodowała, że sezon zaczął się wcześniej niż zwykle, a wiśnie... read more

The cherry harvesting season is currently taking place across most of Europe, and to ensure consumers receive the highest quality cherries, efficient and high-performing sorting lines are essential. However, it may not always be feasible to invest in new equipment, especially when launching new entrepreneurial ventures. read more

The little green parrots, originally from South Africa, with their innocent appearance and bright colors, have found a home in the countryside of Puglia for years. They are pleasant to see but less so to have as guests in the orchards; in fact, this species feeds on a variety of fruits: from cherries to. read more

The campaign for Pugliese Fioroni figs is starting with high volumes. There is an increase in the quantities of melons coming mainly from Mantua, both smooth and netted varieties. The sale of Italian peaches and Platicarpa has begun. The quality of Italian cherries is still not high, due to... read more

This week, the price of cherries decreased by £2.90 due to an increase in volumes. On the other hand, the price of raspberries went up by £3.62. Average vegetable prices, on the other hand, remained stable overall. For the full report, click here. read more

The project led by entomologist Maryam Yazdani at CSIRO (Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation) aims to make detection more efficient and effective. read more

Badanie przeprowadzone przez australijskich badaczy polegało na testowaniu nowej metody wykrywania muchy owocowej w wiśniach i innych owocach za pomocą programowanego sztucznej inteligencji skanowania optycznego. read more