Cherries

Last Saturday, René and Gerda Arkesteijn harvested their first batch of greenhouse cherries in Kwintsheul. Previously, they cultivated ornamental plants such as amaryllis, but they had to stop due to the Dutch energy crisis. René mentioned that what started as a simple hobby soon grew into a full-fledged business. read more

The cherries and hopes for a good harvest have fallen to the ground. The images unfortunately document what happened in the fields of Trani and the area of Bisceglie. A real massacre of cherries, caused by the voracity of the parakeets, a wild species of parrots of origin. read more

In addition to citrus fruits, Ukraine will also receive significant shipments of peaches, nectarines, flat peaches, and sweet cherries this season. With a predicted decrease in domestic cherry production, there will be substantial imports to meet demand. Imports of apples will continue until the next domestic season begins. read more

W USA, firma Orchard View Cherries z Oregonu przewiduje "doskonałą jakość" swojej tegorocznej uprawy, która ma wzrosnąć o 30 procent w porównaniu z ubiegłym rokiem. read more

Crete and Ilia, two of the most important Galia melon cultivation zones in Greece, have been in production for quite some time, with growers receiving very good prices for their products — especially for the Zepo variety, which reached up to 2.53 euros per kilo in mid-May. By the end of last. read more

COT International attended Macfrut last week to introduce its new varieties of apricots, cherries, and plums. The event also served as a platform to emphasize the company's goals regarding varietal selection, which are centered around productivity for producers and taste for consumers. read more

Washington-based Starr Ranch Growers is a third-generation family-owned company that has been growing apples and cherries for over 90 years. The company cultivates fruits in its own orchards and also sources fruit from external growers. Just last month, FreshPlaza published an article about their cherries. read more

Honeybear Brands, a producer and distributor of both conventional and organic apples, pears, and cherries, has announced that Starr Ranch Growers, also known as Oneonta Starr Ranch, has become a packing partner for apples, effective immediately. Starr Ranch Growers, owned and operated by the Thomas family, is now part of the Honeybear team. read more

The cherry harvest started a few days ago in the hills of Cesena, beginning with the earliest varieties. According to price lists released by the Bologna market organization, wholesale prices range from €5 to €10 per kilogram, depending on the size and quality of the fruit. Loris Babbini from Le read more

Vergers Cancel launched the cherry season last week with the Burlat variety. This is the first variety that consumers will be able to enjoy this week. "Cherries officially kick off the summer fruit season, and we are in a normal year in terms of the calendar. We usually start marketing the first read more

Due to the frosts in March and April, according to Coldiretti Puglia, cherry production has dropped between 70 and 100% depending on the areas in the southeast of Bari. This is why "declaration of a state of emergency is necessary; but strict controls are also needed because... read more

Po katastrofalnym sezonie wiśniowym w 2024 roku, producenci i pakowacze z Kolumbii Brytyjskiej (B.C.) z niecierpliwością oczekują sezonu, który miejmy nadzieję będzie normalny. "Przez zimę mieliśmy idylliczne warunki pogodowe z optymalną liczbą godzin chłodzenia" - mówi Ricky Chong z World Fresh Exports. Zimę następowało. read more

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BMTI and Italmercati's Grocery Bag recommends the most cost-effective seasonal food products for shopping this week, with important new developments in the fruit and vegetable sector. As for fruits and vegetables, the "seasonal change" is now complete with the end of... read more

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As QS reports, referring to the BVL, the use of Exirel for the control of cherry fruit flies (Rhagoletis cerasi, Rhagoletis cingulata) and spotted wing drosophila (Drosophila suzukii) on sweet and sour cherries is permitted from May 9th to September 5th, 2025. read more

Piper Cherries, located in Kent, is gearing up for the start of the English cherry season. Rachel Piper mentioned that everything is going well so far. The family grows cherries on a 12-hectare farm, along with strawberries and pears on other sites. "It seems like we will have a slightly early harvest this year," said Rachel. read more

As Chinese consumers are increasingly looking for high-quality imported products, Latin American exports, such as Chilean cherries and Brazilian orange juice, are gaining a strong presence in the Chinese market. Supported by China's consumption upgrade and opening-up policies, these exports are thriving. read more

Turkey experienced one of the worst frosts in history this spring, with many stonefruit crops, including cherries and apricots, severely affected. “Expected losses in cherries for the June period stand at up to 50 per cent,” says Kerim Taner, executive chairman of Perla Fruit. read more

From now on, a large portion of BelOrta cherries will be centrally cooled, sorted, packaged, and sold, which is a big step towards greater efficiency, sustainability, and collaboration in the industry. read more