Cherries

The current Chilean fruit season has seen an overall early harvest, from cherries to pears. Cherries, in particular, faced a notably difficult situation. "It's been an extremely challenging season," states Hans Leibbrandt, general manager of Monfrut. "This represents a shift in trend; it's not" read more

After two disappointing seasons in terms of profitability for cherry production, in Chile there is a growing debate about a possible shift towards European hazelnuts, as reported by FreshFruitPortal.com. The topic is concrete, because the current market context seems favorable: prices. read more

Spring has made one thing unmistakably clear: the stone fruit season will be defined by price. Tight supply and the increasing risk of weather-related losses are setting the stage for elevated prices for apricots, peaches, sweet cherries, and plums. Yet at the same time, the market is becoming read more

After a decade of growth, the Chilean cherry industry is adapting. Historically, the peak demand period has been during the Chinese New Year, accounting for almost 90% of exports and record prices. However, in the most recent season, the sector failed to offset the sharp decline in 2025, which was. read more

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The Washington State Fruit Commission has named Eric Patrick as its new president to lead marketing efforts for cherries and canned pears grown in the Northwest, as well as oversee its industry education programs, starting on March 2nd. read more

The Washington State Fruit Commission has appointed Eric Patrick as its new president to oversee marketing efforts for cherries and canned pears grown in the Northwest, as well as its industry education programs, effective March 2. He succeeds longtime President B.J. Thurlby, who retired on December 31. read more

Chile's cherry industry is facing challenges in the 2026 season due to high export volumes, decreasing prices, and reduced demand in China, its primary market. Despite several years of growth in exports, there are now indications of a market adjustment. According to Frutas de Chile, shipments have reached 113.8 million boxes... read more

This week, in the period leading up to the Chinese New Year holiday, market prices increased across all categories, reaching their highest levels in the first half of the week. Traders noted that at the beginning of the week, buyers were primarily focused on restocking, causing prices to rise. Starting from midweek, as earlier read more

Swiss importers and retailers are increasingly interested in Moldovan stone fruit, especially plums, cherries, and apricots, as an additional sourcing option after the Swiss local season ends, according to Tatiana Burca, Export Programs Coordinator at the Export Agency in Moldova. "This was confirmed" read more

As the 2025/26 Chilean cherry season comes to an end, the Chinese market is undergoing a complex structural shift. Despite high expectations at the beginning of the season, the market performance has been impacted by concentrated arrivals and the "commoditization" of the category. read more

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Prices of Chilean cherries remained mostly stable compared to last week, although there were noticeable disparities in both pricing and sales speed between premium and regular quality fruit. For instance, a 2.5 kg pack of 3J grade Regina cherries was selling at around ¥150-160 (US$0.95-1.02) per box. read more

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A strong beginning of New Zealand's cherry season was disrupted by weather conditions during harvest, affecting the expected export volumes, according to a grower from Central Otago. Initially, a significant cherry harvest was anticipated to increase export revenue by 5 per cent to US$130 million. read more

The cherry industry in New Zealand is currently experiencing one of its most challenging seasons in decades, as heavy rain and wind in Central Otago have significantly reduced export volumes and resulted in a large amount of fruit being diverted to processing or waste disposal. Gary Bignell, a processor at Eden Orchards, stated that the 2025-26 season is proving to be particularly difficult. read more

Exports of grapes, apples, plums, and cherries to the European Union can continue under the established quotas, which have not yet been reached, and with preferential treatment. read more

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Po niepoczątku sezonu, który nie zapowiadał się obiecująco, kiedy pogoda wyglądała brzydko na początku, okazało się, że to fantastyczne lato dla wiśni z Tasmanii. Peter Woodhouse z Kings Rock Cherries, trzypokoleniowej małej rodzinnej plantacji w dolinie Derwent, mówi, że sezon był. read more

"Nicolás Yavar from Upac Fruit stated that the situation is very complex, mainly due to the fact that Chile exports over 90% of its cherries to a single destination, China. Today, demand in China is weaker than expected, affected by a sluggish economy and more cautious consumer spending. This slowdown is causing difficulties in the cherry export market." read more