Cherries

A large shipment of Chilean cherries arrived by air this week, leading to a decrease in prices compared to last week. For instance, a 2.5kg x 2 (two-in-one) pack of Santina cherries in 3J size is currently priced at ¥560–590 per box, with premium quality batches still selling for over ¥600 per box. read more

For the first time in history, cherries harvested in Chile in week 45 have been exported to the European market by sea. "Our import team recently traveled to Chile to visit the farms of our partner supplier C&L, a family company specializing in stone fruit cultivation for more than 50 years." read more

Spain’s CMR Group will be promoting the initial maritime deliveries of the new season Chilean cherries in Europe. The shipment, coming from CMR's partner in Chile, C&L, is expected to reach Rotterdam on 9th December. read more

Spain’s CMR Group will be promoting the initial arrival of the new season Chilean cherries in Europe. The shipment, provided by their Chilean partner, C&L, is expected to reach Rotterdam on December 9th. read more

Satisfaction with the new harvest is predominant at Van Lutterveld Fruit. The growing company, specializing in top fruit and cherries, reports strong quality and volumes of apples and pears. There may even be an excess. "Certainly, with apples, the volumes are high, read more

The first sea-freight container of Chilean cherries for the 2025/26 season has arrived in China, with a ceremonial unloading taking place at the Shanghai Huizhan Wholesale Market on 26 November. read more

The first shipment of Chilean cherries for the 2025/26 season has arrived in China. The container was ceremonially unloaded at the Shanghai Huizhan Wholesale Market on November 26th. read more

Enjoy Dolce Frutta is the European campaign implemented by the OP Melodia and co-financed by the European Community to promote fresh fruit made in the EU, highlighting the taste, quality, and nutritional benefits of products such as strawberries, kiwi, clementines, nectarines, cherries, and grapes. read more

India has approved the first pilot shipment of Chilean fruit that will undergo cold treatment during transit, marking a significant milestone in the relationship between the two countries. The pilot program will include a variety of Chilean fruits such as cherries, stone fruit, apples, pears, and citrus. read more

The early arrival of Chilean cherries in Argentina's market in November has raised concerns among local producers, who are facing high costs and declining competitiveness. Aníbal Caminiti, the president of the Argentine Chamber of Integrated Cherry Producers (CAPCI), expressed worries about the situation. read more

Nowe centrum pakowania i chłodzenia z możliwością przechowywania 4 000 ton wiśni zostało otwarte w San Nicolás w regionie Ñuble w Chile.

A new packing and cold storage facility with the capacity to handle 4,000 tonnes of cherries has been inaugurated in San Nicolás in Chile’s Ñuble Region. read more

Analysts from EastFruit have made an inspiring observation: in Dushanbe, the capital of the rapidly developing country Tajikistan, residents now have year-round access to imported premium fruits. On supermarket shelves, you can find fresh cherries from Chile priced at 991 somoni per kilogram. read more

Based in the Chilean city of San Francisco de Mostazal, Green Pack Services is a cherry packing plant that has been gradually expanding its capacity and technological level in recent years. Founded in 2012, the family business run by Pedro Pablo Budinich and Jean Louis Hierard has evolved from read more

The record shipments of Chilean cherries this November have raised concerns among Argentine producers. Argentina has experienced an unprecedented influx of Chilean fruit since the beginning of the month, which industry representatives believe will have a significant impact in the future. read more

This week, the arrival of Chilean cherries continued to increase. With prices dropping further, buyers' cautious attitude has decreased. Some traders noted that average daily cherry sales reached 70-80% this week, a significant improvement from last week's approximately 60%, which sometimes was even read more

Enhancing the value of an exceptional product, such as the mountain cherry, through collaboration in the supply chain between two well-established agricultural cooperatives benefits all members. This is the goal of the agreement announced by the Melinda Consortium and the Val Venosta. read more

The first box of cherries from Australia's 2025 season will be auctioned on Saturday, 29 November, at the annual Cherry Ball organized by the Sydney Markets Foundation. Proceeds from the event will once again go to Little Wings, a charity that supports regional families with seriously ill children. read more

Two prominent fruit marketers in Italy, Melinda and Vip, have agreed to jointly sell cherries grown in the mountainous region of Trentino-South Tyrol starting in 2026. read more

Two of Italy’s top fruit marketers, Melinda and Vip, have signed a deal to jointly sell cherries grown in the mountainous region of Trentino-South Tyrol, starting in 2026. read more

Enhancing an excellent product like mountain cherries through a collaboration along the supply chain between two established entities in agriculture and cooperation, generating a benefit for all members. This is the stated objective of the announced agreement. read more