Cherries

Consumers in Asia, the US and Europe will benefit from Unifrutti's recent acquisition of Verfrut with a focus on bringing a range of fruit to these markets. Mohmed Elsarky, Unifrutti CEO says, "The acquisition aligns with our strategic goal of expanding our global reach in Asia, particularly
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Cherry growers in British Columbia are reeling following January's deep freeze event that threatens to dramatically reduce the 2024 BC cherry crop. read more

The buds of the fruit trees are already swollen. An unseasonable development due to the mild, sunny climate and temperatures above the seasonal average, especially in the middle hours of the day. read more

Fruit breeding company BLOOM FRESH™ specializing in table grapes, cherries and raisins, is responsible for table grape varieties such as COTTON CANDY®, SWEET SAPPHIRE® and SWEET GLOBE®. It will license its protected plant varieties to Chinese growers, providing ongoing support for their
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Just a few days after signing an agreement to acquire one of the leading producers of grapes, cherries, blueberries and other fruits in Chile and Peru, Verfrut (click here to read more), the Unifrutti group today announces the acquisition of the Sicilian farm Castellana (in the
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According to iQonsulting, up to week 4, Chile has exported 81 million boxes of cherries, exceeding the company's initial 80-million estimate. However, this season's export volume is not expected to reach the more than 83 million boxes achieved in the previous season. read more

The port of Valparaíso has been forced to reduce its operations due to the wildfires that have swept through Chile’s central region in the last four days. The fires come at the height of the Chilean fruit season, when exports of cherries, grapes and stonefruit are in full swing. read more

Small fruits such as blueberries, cherries, strawberries, and tomatoes: measuring their firmness is essential to assess the right harvesting time. "As the products are sold at a considerable price per kg, they must reach the market at the right ripening stage to please consumers. Firmness is an
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COT International looks back on the successes of the past year and shares its plans and prospects for 2024, while sketching out the trends of tomorrow. The French breeder based in the Gard department, has come a long way and is now present in over 30 countries (30% increase and growing market
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BLOOM FRESH™, specializing in the breeding of table grapes, cherries and raisins, conducted its first-ever table grape Open Day in Ica, Peru in early January. More than 80 growers and licensees attended the event, where some unique and popular table grape varietals from the company’s
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Industry body Summerfruit NZ has launched a social media promotional campaign encouraging domestic consumers to purchase more fruit over the summer. read more

Cherries have become a major player in the fruit wholesale market. New batches are constantly arriving. Currently, most of the varieties on sale are Lapins, with small fruits such as XL, J, and JJ-class being the main ones. The second most popular variety is Regina. Other varieties include Bing,
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The first consignments of Chilean cherries using a new method to monitor cold treatment during transit have arrived at the port of Shanghai. read more

According to the latest data from Frutas de Chile, formerly known as the Chilean Fruit Exporters Association, as of week 4 of 2024, Chile had sent a record-breaking 365,968 metric tons of fresh cherries to the Chinese market in the 2023/24 season. Concurrently, a total of 398,762 metric tons of
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“Nearly 85 departments will be taking action,” according to FNSEA president read more

Unifrutti, the world's leading producer and distributor of fresh fruit, has acquired 100 per cent of Verfrut, a producer and exporter from South America. read more

Unifruttihas announced the acquisition of 100% of Sociedad Exportadora Verfrut ('Verfrut'), a major producer and exporter of fresh fruit products in South America. Apples and blueberries also among Verfrut's crops read more

On January 20, 2024, a cargo ship full of Chilean cherries in cold storage arrived at Shanghai Pudong International Containers Dock after a journey of over 20,000 miles on the sea, bringing to Chinese consumers cherries, a fruit that represents good luck. read more

Kent fruit grower Bardsley England is in the process of being wound down by parent company Camellia Plc after suffering “unsustainable losses”. read more

Unifrutti has acquired South American grower-exporter Verfrut as part of its strategy to build a globally diversified premium fruit platform. read more