Cherries

Thuringia's fruit-growing companies, which focus on market fruit production, are expecting a yield of 6 t per hectare of sweet cherries this year. According to the Thuringian State Office for Statistics, this initial estimate is in line with the long-term average for the years 2017 to 2022 of 6.1 t/ha, but
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In the past two weeks, many imported fruits have been launched, including American Washington cherries, Australian tangerines, South African oranges, and Monthong durians from southern Thailand. read more

The 17th 'City of Cherries' National Cherry Festival was held in Bracigliano (SA) during the customary Cherry Festival, this year particularly important for obtaining the I.G.P. European Quality Mark.
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The supply of sweet cherries has grown strongly, especially the Italian and Turkish deliveries have intensified massively. Greek unloadings expanded as well, according to BLE. Only Spanish inflows lost some of their significance. Customers were particularly keen to pick up fruit of 28 mm and
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The Council of Ministers has approved this Tuesday the allocation of 8 million euros to help producers in the Jerte Valley (Cáceres) who have been affected by extreme climatic circumstances that occurred in the 2023 campaign, according to the Royal Decree-Law by which
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By now, summer is in full swing and there is hope for a revival of the typical good season. But the last few days of trading in the wholesale markets, with the exception of melons and watermelons, have been dull for stone fruits and cherries. Quotations are average but - as we
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A box containing 15 prized cherries in Japan was sold at the first auction of the season for 500,000 yen, the equivalent of 3,200 euro, in the northern prefecture of Aomori, an auspicious sign for local farmers, although lower than the price paid in 2022. read more

Vitamin C is a crucial nutrient that plays a vital role in maintaining optimal health. It is a powerful antioxidant that helps protect the body against damage from harmful free radicals. Many people wonder if cherries, one of the most popular fruits

are a good source of vitamin C, but it's not always easy to find a good source of it.
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Enjoy cherries on the move and in a convenient and clean way, eliminating the hassle of looking for an appropriate place for the stones. Simapack, a company from Vignola specialising in customised packaging, has launched Cherrybox, an innovative product in collaboration with Due Torri, provider of
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Favourable climate, high quality and generous size. The data released by Melinda on the eve of the arrival on the shelves of the cherries of the 2023 season provide all the prerequisites for an excellent campaign.
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Etna cherries are a speciality that Sicily can hardly do without. Rich in anthocyanins and flavonoids, thanks to the volcanic soil in which they grow, they are, however, a rarity this year. The bad weather has in fact adversely affected production; read more

Focusing on varietal renewal to limit the risk of cracking - according to Enrico Zanzi, several strategies can be implemented against cracking, including less sensitive varieties. read more

While one grower in The Dalles, Oregon is hitting its 100-year anniversary this year, its president, Brenda Thomas, has the crop on her mind. “We have to get through harvest first,” she says. “The focus is to take care of everybody that’s working for us, take care of the cherries and
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The cherry season has already started in Romania, where Cerasus Grup, with its Panere brand, has launched its new sorting equipment purchased in Spain, with which it expects to significantly multiply its export volumes this year and gain access to new markets. read more

Ukrainian growers have started their sour cherry season last week. However, first large shipments of Ukrainian sour cherries appeared in the market only this week, as reported by EastFruit. The current sour cherry season kicked off in Ukraine several weeks later than last year, but with higher
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Ukrainian growers have started their sour cherry season last week. However, first large shipments of Ukrainian sour cherries appeared in the market only this week, as reported by EastFruit. The current sour cherry season kicked off in Ukraine several weeks later than last year, but with higher
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According to EastFruit analysts, in May 2023, Tajikistan exported a record volume of fresh cherries to China for this month and even surpassed Uzbekistan. It should be noted that we are talking about relatively small volumes of products compared to these supplied by other exporters. However,
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According to EastFruit analysts, in May 2023, Tajikistan exported a record volume of fresh cherries to China for this month and even surpassed Uzbekistan. It should be noted that we are talking about relatively small volumes of products compared to these supplied by other exporters. However,
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The latest data from the Ministry of Agriculture on the area destined for cherry cultivation corresponding to the year 2022 confirm that Aragon is Spain's largest cherry producer. Last year, the autonomous community of Aragon had 13,253 hectares of cherry trees (4,115 rainfed hectares and 9,138
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In Apulia, the harvesting of Ferrovia variety cherries is still going on, but the campaign is facing harsh weather conditions. This time, it is Giuseppe D'Ambruoso of D'Ambruoso Fruit and Vegetables, which operates in the Conversano (Bari) area, who provided us an update on the ongoing season in
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