Cherries

The frost damage in April, followed by hail damage and heavy rainfall, resulted in crop failures. The exact extent of the damage will only be known at the end of the harvest season. The expected hectare yields for sweet cherries are 30.7 quintals and for sour cherries are 42.4 quintals. read more

Brak letniej pogody w tym roku w Wielkiej Brytanii wpłynął na produkcję miękkich owoców. "Truskawki zaczęły powoli rosnąć. Potem, kilka tygodni temu ładna pogoda przyspieszyła wzrost zbiorów i dała nam krótki przypływ, ale od tego czasu było albo zimno, ale suche albo pochmurno i deszczowo, co skutkowało ograniczonym dostępem". read more

According to this, the apple harvest has been particularly affected. In Bohemia, 90% of the apple production has been destroyed. Traditionally, the spring frost mainly affects more delicate fruit varieties such as apricots, peaches, plums, and cherries. However, this year there was a slight decrease in.

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Lower yields can be observed not only in Hungary, but also in other parts of Europe. According to the expectations of the National Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) and the Hungarian Fruit and Vegetable Association (FruitVeB), Hungarian cherries can therefore have a favorable position on the market. read more

The prices of domestic cherries in the Polish wholesale market are noticeably lower than they were a week ago. However, on the other hand, when compared relative to previous years, the price situation in this segment of the wholesale fresh fruit market has improved. What are the current prices of cherries in large wholesale and how do they compare to prices in previous years? read more

Experts from the Agricultural Chamber of Lower Saxony (LWK) are expecting slightly below-average yields of excellent quality. "We anticipate 8 to 12 tons of cherries per hectare, which is about 10 to 15 kilograms per tree," said stone fruit consultant Martin Kockerols from the LWK. read more

W ostatnim czasie, czereśnie z Panjshir zostały wprowadzone na międzynarodowe rynki, a eksport jest obecnie ukierunkowany na Chiny, Pakistan i Indie. Produkcja czereśni w Panjshir wzrosła w tym roku, przewyższając zbiory z zeszłego roku i wskazując na owocny sezon. read more

In Bursa's Keles district, famous for its fruit cultivation, the cherry harvest has started. Keles Mayor Ali Doğru has announced that the region, which exported 15 thousand tons of cherries last year, aims to maintain this export volume. He mentioned this during a meeting with cherry producers in the area. read more

According to the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), based on an initial estimate as of June 10, 2024, farms are projecting a total harvest of 41,100 tons of sweet and sour cherries for the year 2024. This indicates that the cherry harvest is expected to be slightly better. read more

Four years earlier, it was a whole kilogram more. Same cultivation area but lower yield: That's what fruit-growing companies reported in 2023. While in 2022, 48,700 tons of cherries were harvested on the cultivation area of 7,300 hectares, according to the Federal Statistical Office in 2023, it was read more

The increase in berry prices in Russia, particularly for raspberries, cherries, and strawberries, has been linked to adverse weather conditions, as stated by Yaroslav Abramov, Key Account Manager at Grodan. Currently, raspberry prices are at 783 rubles per kilogram, while cherries are at 486. read more

In Trentino, it's cherry season again. The red gems of the region are once again the protagonists during the weeks of harvest, leading up to their distribution through the usual sales channels of the Trentino Fruit and Vegetable Producers Association (APOT). A particularly anticipated moment. read more

In Trentino, it's cherry season again. The harvesting of fruits by the Trentino Fruit and Vegetable Producers Association (Apot) has begun, leading to their distribution through the usual sales channels. Fields up to 800 meters high, young people investing in high-altitude excellence cherries. read more

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

"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

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

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