Cherries

Domestic cherries continued to be the most prevalent, with deliveries increasing once again. Spanish shipments followed in terms of significance and also saw an increase. Turkish imports remained significant in some areas, while supplies from Italy, France, Greece, and Belgium were only supplementary. Turkish produce was less prominent overall. read more

Moldovan producers are ready to deliver fruit that meets European standards, despite the late spring frost that affected some orchards in Moldova. EcoFarm-Prod, a company from the village of Vadul-Rașcov in the Șoldănești district, has kicked off the export season with the first shipments of cherries. read more

The cherry season at Hellingenfort is going extremely well, according to owner Karel Vaes. "It's a very nice season. The abundance of sunshine is making the cherries extra sweet, the yields are good, and the Haspengouw soil is resistant to heat and drought, so we expect a strong season," says. read more

Last week, Skylar Rae® white cherries from Italy made their debut in the Hong Kong market and sold out quickly. Kevin Au Yeung, who heads the Asian market at RK Growers Srl, mentioned that the variety will be introduced in the Singapore market this week, continuing its... read more

According to the Thuringian State Office for Statistics, a hectare yield of 5.9 t is expected for sweet cherries. The initial forecast for sour cherries is 10.4 t/ha. The yield for sweet cherries is expected to be above the long-term average according to this initial forecast. read more

The supply of cherries from the Pacific Northwest appears to be higher than in 2024. "Our supply looks great," says Cat Gipe-Stewart, marketing director at Superfresh Growers®, noting that the company is responsible for about 17 percent of the Northwest cherry crop. "They are juicy, vibrant in color, and..." read more

The harvest in Turkey is significantly smaller, but in Germany, more sweet cherries are being harvested. The effects of this are already evident in the promotional offers of the retail food sector. read more

Firma T&G Global, with headquarters in New Zealand, has established a new strategic partnership with Sandher Fruit Packers, one of the prominent cherry growers in Canada. This move is considered a major advancement for the cherry industry in North America. read more

T&G Global has entered into a new strategic partnership with Sandher Fruit Packers, a Canadian cherry producer, aimed at strengthening the North American and international cherry supply chain. As part of the agreement, T&G will assume responsibility for the sales and marketing of Sandher's cherries. read more

Cherries are one of the iconic fruits of late spring, with peak sales typically occurring in May and June, coinciding with the peak season of Italian produce. Their short season, along with a distinctive sweetness and aroma, make this product unique. read more

The UK's largest supermarket chain Tesco has stated that it anticipates British cherries to be more abundant, larger, sweeter, and juicier this summer due to the warm spring weather. This warm spring brought an extended period of sunshine and daylight hours. read more

The current estimate of the Brandenburg fruit-growing farms is 541 tons, which is 377 tons higher than the cherry harvest of the previous year, according to the Office for Statistics Berlin-Brandenburg. A good result is expected for sour cherries. However, the harvest of sweet cherries is once again falling. read more

Although there were more frosts during the flowering period, the initial estimates are largely positive. On average, at this point in time, a yield of around 7 tons per hectare is expected for sweet cherries. This is 10% more than the six-year average. read more

The Comptoir Rhodanien group (Drôme) has announced the acquisition of Fruits 2000 (Ardèche), a company specializing in the packaging and shipping of fruits like cherries, apricots, chestnuts, walnuts, and kiwis to specialized wholesalers and major European retailers. read more

The information portal reports that after the frosts, very high losses were recorded in the fruit plantations. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, over 8,650 hectares of plantations were affected by the losses. Estimates conducted after the frosts show a read more

The 2025 global cherry season is characterized by varying production levels, quality outcomes, and market conditions across key producing and exporting countries. Below is an overview of the main developments by country. In the United Kingdom, the cherry season began earlier than usual due to read more

Since 2022, there has been a national industry solution called "Sustainability Fruits" for pome fruits. Starting this season, the program is being expanded to include cherries and plums. Producers can choose from a range of measures and must achieve a specific points score, level of ambition. read more

Singapore importer Kwek Global Pte Ltd has received the first shipment of Italian Skylar Rae cherries from RK Growers Srl on Sunday, June 22nd. "Skylar Rae is the sweetest cherry that you will ever taste with an exceptional sugar level of 22 - 24 brix," said Hong Chew Kwek, Managing Director at. read more

Particularly notable is the price increase for sweet cherries. Compared to the previous year's week, consumers currently pay an average of 8.55 Euro/kg, representing a 61.3% increase. Peaches (including Paraguayos) also saw a price hike of 47.5% to 3.32 Euro/kg. Apples also increased by 3.6%. read more

"Cherries are one of my favorite commodities to sell and merchandise," says Brian Dey with Four Seasons Produce. One of Dey's responsibilities includes building store displays. "We are coming into the Northwest cherry season, which is always an exciting time of year. Displays with cherries offer." read more