Cherries

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

Starting mid-week, there has been a significant increase in arrivals of Chilean air-freighted cherries, leading to a noticeable surge in customer traffic at fruit markets. The variety of brands and types of cherries available has expanded significantly compared to the past two weeks, with new arrivals such as Royal Dawn and Sweet. read more

Enhancing an excellent product like mountain cherries through a collaboration along the supply chain. This is the goal of the agreement signed between the Melinda Consortium and Vip-Association of Fruit and Vegetable Cooperatives of the Val Venosta, with immediate effect starting from. read more

"Cherry growing in South Africa is in full swing, and we at Fruit Freshi notice this all too well," says sourcing manager Daniela Aguirre. "Whereas cherries used to grow only in the cooler areas of the country, we are now seeing more and more growers venture into new regions. The sector is read more

Hansen Orchards grow cherries in the Derwent Valley and Huon Valley in Southern Tasmania. Currently, the season seems to be running about a week late overall. "We believe our first block of cherries will still be ready on time in mid-December, although we usually sell all of those to the people." read more

The 2025 cherry season in Argentina began with record prices in both the country's wholesale and retail markets. Limited supply and high demand from affluent consumers drove prices to unprecedented levels, as reported by the Central Market of Buenos Aires (MCBA). Harvesting commenced last week. read more

The cherry production season in the Coquimbo Region has begun with a positive outlook, making this fruit an important option for diversifying local agricultural exports. Due to the region's favorable climate, the harvest starts earlier than in other regions, allowing early fruits to reach international markets. read more

Więcej chilijskich wiśni transportowanych lotniczo trafia na rynek, z nowymi odmianami, w tym Brooks i Santina. Rozmiary wahają się od pojedynczej J do 4J, pakowane w pudełka 2 kg i 5 kg (dwie na jedno). Ceny są niższe niż przy pierwszej dostawie w zeszłym tygodniu. Na przykład, 2 kg opakowanie 3J odmiany Santina. read more

The Chilean fruit industry association Frutas de Chile, through its Cherry Committee, predicts that the Latin American country will export 131 million boxes (each weighing 5 kilograms) during the 2025/26 season. This is equivalent to approximately 655,000 tonnes of cherries. read more