Cherries

The 2023 California cherry season was one the industry would probably just as soon forget. In a normal year, the first fruit of the season should ripen in late-April with shipments winding down by mid-June – in time to get out of the way of the mammoth production from the Pacific Northwest.
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There are very few seasonal treats as special as perfectly fresh cherries from Chile. Over the past few decades, these delicious red fruits have become hugely important for the country. Not just for their colour and flavour, but for the value they provide to the national economy. As the world's
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The recent campaign for southern cherries has concluded successfully. The campaign's success is reflected in the high demand and attractive market prices. China remains the predominant market, receiving over 90% of the southern hemisphere's cherry exports. The fruit symbolizes happiness,
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In the recently concluded 2023/24 Chilean cherry season, Verfrut cherries achieved significant success in the international market, propelled by exceptional quality and innovative marketing strategies. read more

With more than 55,000 tonnes of fruit marketed each year and a passion handed down from generation to generation, Orchidea Frutta specialises in the production and distribution of table grapes, cherries, citrus fruits, peaches, nectarines, apricots, artichokes and has always aimed to
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With more than 55,000 tonnes of fruit marketed each year and a passion handed down from generation to generation, Orchidea Frutta specialises in the production and distribution of table grapes, cherries, citrus fruits, peaches, nectarines, apricots, artichokes and has always aimed to
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With more than 55,000 tonnes of fruit marketed each year and a passion handed down from generation to generation, Orchidea Frutta specialises in the production and distribution of table grapes, cherries, citrus fruits, peaches, nectarines, apricots, artichokes and has always aimed to
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Today, A.P. Møller-Mærsk released the following press statement: How Maersk built a predictable end-to-end solution to transport cherries from Chile to China. The customerThe customer is a leading Chinese importer/exporter of fruits. The company runs more than 10 wholesale stores across China
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Chilean cherry exports will remain broadly flat in 2023/24, but exports to China are set to hit a new record, according to the Chilean Cherry Committee. read more

Gautier Semences has held its Tomato Discovery Days in El Ejido. An appointment in which attendees have been able to see the new products that are including and some of the flagship varieties of its catalogue, such as the

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Maersk carried out its first-ever airfreighted shipments of Chilean cherries in the 2023/24 season. Between 21 November and the end of December the Danish company chartered five flights, each carrying 500 tonnes of Chilean cherries and with a transit time of 2-3 days. read more

Icon USA, also known as the 'Stars and Stripes' brand. In 2019, the launch of Icon USA marked an important move for Aartsen, establishing itself as a premier supplier of high-quality American products to consumers in Asia and Europe. Initially targeting the Asian market with a selection of
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"For our first cherry shipment by air, we chose Maersk's service and it was definitely the best option," said Magdalena Toro, foreign trade expert at Chilean exporter XSUR. "We were able to track our cargo end-to-end, and the
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As the seasons change, vibrant anticipation fills the air – it's that time of year when cherries fill our markets and tables. While some see it as the onset of summer and others as the start of a new year, our collective love for these ruby-red gems is truly universal. read more

In 2023, Azerbaijan witnessed a remarkable surge in cherry exports, marking a 21.2% increase compared to the previous year, according to data released by the State Statistical Committee and reported by "Interfax-Azerbaijan". The country exported a total of 35,599 tons of fresh cherries,
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