Cherries

With the Chinese Lantern Festival approaching this Wednesday, many seasonal fruit traders have noticed an increase in sales. The festival has led to a surge in the market, causing prices for certain fruits like cherries and nectarines to rise due to limited supply. read more

The Jiangnan Fruit Wholesale Market in Guangzhou is China's most influential hub for imported fresh fruit, playing a crucial role in the supply chain. Significant volumes of U.S. cherries, plums, citrus, apples, and grapes enter China through this market before being distributed to other cities. read more

The Maersk-chartered container ship Saltoro has finally completed repairs after being adrift for 23 days due to the failure of its main engine. The vessel, which departed from the Chilean port of San Antonio on December 27 with 1,353 refrigerated containers of cherries on board, has now resumed its voyage to... read more

Dulce Vale is a Certified (IFS, Smeta, Grasp) company that specializes in the production, packaging, sourcing, and marketing of fresh fruits from Moldova. Our selection includes plums, sweet cherries, and table grapes, offering a wide range of varieties from Moldova's top orchards. read more

Nadmierna podaż wiśni spowodowała gwałtowny spadek cen, wpływając na rentowność sektora. Tymczasem jabłka wykazały większą stabilność i możliwości rozwoju. "Ostatni sezon wiśni napotkał trudności z powodu dużej produkcji w Chile, która nasycała azjatyckie rynki i spowodowała...

The oversupply of cherries caused a sharp drop in prices, affecting the sector's profitability. Meanwhile, apples have shown greater stability and opportunities for expansion. "The recent cherry season faced difficulties due to Chile's high production volume, which saturated Asian markets and caused... read more

As the Chilean cherry industry anxiously awaits the delayed arrival of the vessel Maersk Saltaro, carrying over 1,300 containers of cherries bound for China early next month, the industry association Frutas de Chile has acknowledged that "it's a very complicated situation." They will wait until the end of the season to assess the total impact. read more

The Tasmanian cherry and apple grower Spreyton Fresh completed their cherry harvest last week. The final cherries have been packed, while some still need to be processed for juice or used in cooking. "Our harvest began in mid-December and continued until January 21," said Simon Langworthy. read more

"Each grower and packer dreams of perfect growing conditions for high-quality cherries and blueberries. However, the reality is that quality varies every season. Despite this, customers will continue to expect consistent high standards. Labor shortages and strict requirements only add to the pressure, making it..." read more

Every grower and packer dreams of perfect growing conditions for high-quality cherries and blueberries. However, the reality is that quality fluctuates each season. Despite this, customers will continue to expect consistently high standards. Labor shortages and stringent demands only increase the pressure. read more

Growers and exporters in Chile are facing a significant crisis within their industry, as more than 1,300 containers containing approximately 5 million boxes of cherries are currently delayed on the vessel Maersk Saltaro. Both Chilean and Chinese industry experts have stated that these cherries could have been sold for anywhere between $60 to $130 million. read more

Who would have ever thought that even the sparkling rise of Chilean cherries on the Chinese market would experience some setbacks. So far, year after year, the Chilean export market had grown based on supply development, governed - in turn - by investments. read more

A container ship transporting 1,300 containers of Chilean cherries to China has experienced a breakdown in the Pacific Ocean, putting the timely delivery of its cargo for the Chinese New Year holiday at risk. read more

A container ship carrying 1,300 containers of Chilean cherries destined for China has experienced a breakdown in the Pacific Ocean, posing a risk to the timely delivery of its cargo for the Chinese New Year holiday. read more

India's IG International has recently received its first shipment of premium cherries from Chile. The container, provided by grower-exporter Subsole, arrived in Mumbai on 22nd January. According to a statement from IG International, sales have been booming since then, with Indian consumers reacting positively to the fruit. read more

1,300 containers of Chilean cherries are currently stranded on the Maersk Saltoro due to engine failure while en route to China. The ship set sail from San Antonio on 27 December as part of the Cherry Express service and has been anchored near Micronesia since January 13. This situation occurs amidst record disruptions in global shipping. read more

De Keur is a 90-year-old grower-exporter based in Ceres, who, for two generations, has been connected to Dutoit Agri through shared DNA. Situated high in the Witzenberg Mountains, where Koue Bokkeveld apples get their famous color, De Keur also cultivates a small portion of cherries to be packed under the Dutoit Cherry Time brand. read more

The first shipment of premium cherries from Chile, supplied by Subsole, has arrived in India. The shipment has been well received, and Indian consumers are responding positively to the quality and taste of Chilean cherries. This represents a significant milestone for the Indian fresh produce industry. read more

Moldova's main fruit and vegetable exports to the UK include apples, plums, grapes, cherries, and various vegetables such as tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers. read more

Terminal 1 at the Port of Valparaíso in Chile, operated by Terminal Pacífico Sur Valparaíso (TPS), handled a total of 354,355 tonnes of Chilean cherries. TPS reported that this amount represents a 66 per cent increase compared to the previous year, with shipments for the 2024/25 campaign now concluded. read more

"Data shows a remarkable growth of 30-50% in Chilean cherries arriving at the Chinese market by sea this season. Larger sizes, particularly the 3J specification, are trending upwards, while 4J and 5J sizes have consistently increased year by year." Shenzhen Changhong Logistics Co., Ltd., a read more