Cherries

For many years, Früchte Widmann has focused not only on marketing but also specifically on its own berry cultivation. After starting its own production in Romania in 2007, further cultivation projects were continuously established – today, the southern German company is active on a total of. read more

Ceny chilijskich wiśni nadal pozostają na spadkowym trendzie w tym tygodniu. Główne odmiany obecnie dostępne na rynku to Kordia i Regina, z mniejszymi ilościami Lapins i Sweetheart. Ceny wielu partii spadły o około 20% w porównaniu z zeszłym tygodniem. Obecnie, odniesienie. read more

It is currently very busy at Sai World, as there are only 20 days left until Chinese New Year. They are working diligently to pick and pack their mainland and Tasmanian cherries in time for the Asian festival. "Our growers are behind schedule this year. We only started the harvest a week ago." read more

Cherry prices in Vietnam have dropped significantly this season as importers have increased volumes due to shortages last year, but demand has not increased accordingly. Importers providing cherries from Australia, New Zealand, and the United States are currently selling large cherries for around VND900,000 per kilogram. read more

Exports of grapes, apples, plums, and cherries from the Republic of Moldova to the European Union can continue under the existing preferential quotas, as these have not been exhausted. This was confirmed by the Ministry of Economic Development and Digitalization (MDED) after a technical issue occurred. read more

Chilean cherries continue to be the market leader, with prices dropping even lower compared to last week. Key varieties like Lapins and Santina saw a decrease in prices of around 15%. This drop can be attributed to a few factors: restocking post-New Year's Day was finalized last week, and with the Chinese... read more

The India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement has been finalized, creating a new trade framework that will impact market access conditions for various New Zealand horticultural products, such as summerfruit. The agreement includes specified tariff arrangements for cherries and... read more

The Washington State Fruit Commission is deeply saddened to announce the passing of its longtime president, B.J. Thurlby, who died early Saturday, Jan. 10, following surgery for cancer. He was 60. Thurlby's professional passion was serving growers. He did so with humor, patience and grace for 30 years. read more

After the record-breaking tuna auction at the New Year's auction in Tokyo, another record was broken for the prized "Sato Nishiki" cherries from Yamagata prefecture in northeastern Japan: a box was sold for 1.8 million yen at the Toyosu market, equivalent to about 9,850 euros. read more

Cherries were prominently displayed in South African retail stores during the December 2025 holiday season, showcasing the increased availability of domestic cherries during the local season. Adequate supply levels and competitive pricing facilitated broader distribution, and cherries are anticipated to be more commonly found in the market in the future. read more

The international cherry market in the southern hemisphere enters the campaign season with still unstable balances. Prices are significantly affected by the Chinese market, where the large availability of Chilean cherries has led to estimated decreases ranging between 20% and 40% compared to. read more

The United States has been receiving a high volume of cherries from Chile this season. Although arrivals have now passed their peak, 3.5 million boxes have been imported so far. This is close to the 3.6 million boxes that were imported in total last season, and there are still about three to four more. read more

Early-season Sato Nishiki cherries from Japan's Yamagata Prefecture fetched record prices at the first auctions of the year on January 5th. At a wholesale market in Tokyo, a box of cherries sold for 1.8 million yen, which is approximately US$12,000, equivalent to over 26,000 yen. read more

Just south of the Belgian border, in the Flemish region of Voeren, about 25 kilometers from Maastricht, is Theunissen Fruit. On around 25 hectares, the company grows apples, pears, cherries, plums, and gooseberries. Most of the harvest is sold through the New Green cooperative, but a read more

Traditionally, demand for chile cherries picks up again at SFI Rotterdam in the run-up to the holidays. "But it remains a luxury item," Jan Marc Schulz observes. Still, according to the importer, there are chances to get the cherries on the shelf consistently from November to February. read more

This week, the volume of Chilean sea-freighted cherries continued to increase, with prices generally lower than last week. For example, the mainstream price for a 2.5kg × 2 (two-in-one) 3J package of the Santina variety is ¥350–370 per box, while the 2J size is approximately ¥310 per box. read more

"Moldovan apricots, cherries, and peaches – symbolic of the warm season – are becoming more and more popular among German consumers. Throughout the year, dried fruits and nuts from the Republic of Moldova are also highly sought after, sourced from producers certified to the highest standards." read more

Inside New Zealand's busiest supermarket this Christmas, Foodstuffs North Island reported: "Several months ago, in the middle of winter, the team at PAK'nSAVE Wairau were already talking about Christmas. Not the presents or the pavlova, but the extraordinary task of keeping New Zealand's busiest... read more

The annual Cherry Auction in Perth witnessed intense bidding among leaders in Western Australia's fruit and vegetable industry, with the first cherries of the summer fetching a price of A$60,000. read more

Przemysł wiśniowy w Australii kontynuuje swoje przedsezonowe działania promocyjne na rynkach eksportowych w Azji, z dodatkowymi uruchomieniami sezonu w Hongkongu i Chinach kontynentalnych. read more