Cherries

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

As June progresses, the supply of stone fruits is increasing in the Spanish region of Aragon. "Currently, Andreea Fruits is harvesting cherries. Next week we will start with apricots, and in about 20 days we will begin with nectarines and flat peaches. By July, we will start harvesting. read more

Washington is experiencing a slightly delayed start to its cherry crop compared to the original projections. Joel Hewitt of CMI Orchards mentioned, "It's been a really mild spring, so the cherries aren't progressing as quickly as we've seen in years past." This slower progress is actually beneficial as it allows the cherries more time to develop. read more

Aragon, Spain's largest cherry-producing region, with the province of Zaragoza alone having over 9,500 hectares of cultivation, is already supplying significant quantities of cherries to the market. "We at Persicum Fresh have our own farms in Alfamén and Calatayud, two areas with." read more

Sezon wiśni w Turcji wreszcie się rozpoczął, a jak informuje Yigit Gokyigit, koordynator handlowy tureckiego eksportera świeżych produktów rolnych, już niedługo trzy kolejne regiony rozpoczną zbieranie plonu. "Firma Alanar jeszcze nie rozpoczęła zbierania wiśni z własnych sadów, ale rozpoczęliśmy sezon" read more

We are in the midst of cherry harvesting in most of Italy – only the high mountain product is missing, which will start shortly – and yesterday, at the Rimini Agri-food Center, we checked the current trends. read more

The increasing global demand for cherries is forcing packaging plants to process larger volumes. At the same time, they must maintain the high quality of their product. In this context, Tomra's technology becomes essential. The new LUCAi™ software for the platform is a key tool. read more

Climate disasters have unfortunately become the norm in recent years, and it is the fruit and vegetable sector, being the most sensitive to climate change, that suffers more than other segments of agriculture. read more

A small quantity of California cherries has entered the market, along with Xinjiang apricots that were introduced last week. End-of-season imported fruits include Chilean grapes and plums, with Chilean seedless red grapes being priced higher than they were at the same time last year. Currently, there are no... read more