Cherries

The planting season for deciduous fruit trees has ended in Greece. "Kiwifruit, apricots, and persimmons were the top three products of this year's planting season. Cherries, peaches, and nectarines had good sales, while there was very low demand for apples, as growers once again faced poor conditions." read more

Według szacunków dokonanych przed zakończeniem tego sezonu eksportu wiśni, Argentyna wyeksportowała ponad 7600 ton wiśni, ustanawiając nowy rekord. Ten sezon wyróżniał się dobrymi cenami na rynkach międzynarodowych i lokalnych, pomimo konkurencji ze strony wiśni chilijskich na rynku krajowym.

According to estimates made before the end of this cherry export season, Argentina exported more than 7,600 tons of cherries, setting a new record. This season stood out for its good prices in international and local markets, despite competition from Chilean cherries in the domestic market. read more

The Chinese laboratory tests on cherries from the 20 inspected containers from the long-delayed Maersk Saltoro have confirmed the worst news: "all the fruit must be re-exported or destroyed in China." The potential cost of over 1,300 containers weighing... read more

Argentine exports of fresh cherries are estimated to have reached a record 7,600 tonnes in 2024/25. Companies reported good prices in both the international and local markets thanks to sustained demand for the product, despite the entry of Chilean fruit into the domestic market. read more

Great uncertainty persists as Chilean exporters and Chinese importers await news about the over 1,300 containers that were transported by the Maersk Saltoro. It has been more than a week since the ship, which had been significantly delayed, arrived at the port of Nanshang in China. Last week's 'official' communication regarding this matter was... read more

Frutas de Chile has been closely monitoring the situation of the cherries aboard the Saltoro vessel bound for China, providing real-time updates to producers and exporters. Daily reports are being issued to keep stakeholders informed. "Currently, our general manager, Miguel... read more

In the first twelve months, thousands of people were reached by the project which aims to highlight the taste, quality, and nutritional benefits of strawberries, kiwis, clementines, mandarins, nectarines, cherries, and grapes. Enjoy Dolce Frutta is targeted towards... read more

Valentine's Day promotions dazzled shoppers with vibrant displays of sweet and savory treats and stunning arrays of floral arrangements. Valentine's classics such as raspberries, cherries, strawberries, asparagus, and grapes were plentiful. Several flyers featured dedicated sections for romantic meals. read more

Time for the first balance sheet for Enjoy Dolce Frutta, the European campaign of Op Armonia that promotes fresh fruit made in the EU, such as strawberries, kiwis, clementines, nectarines, cherries, grapes, and mandarins. The first year has concluded, full of diverse initiatives and aimed at read more

The ship, which is part of the Cherry Express service, was carrying 1,353 containers of cherries from Southern Chile on its way to China for the Chinese New Year celebration. read more

The shipping company Maersk has reported that the container ship Maersk Saltoro, which departed from San Antonio (Chile) on December 27 carrying over 1,300 containers of cherries destined for China, arrived at the port of Nansha, terminal GZ on February 17. The original scheduled arrival date in China was January 15. read more

Early indications from China customs inspections suggest that several containers filled with cherries on the long-delayed Maersk-chartered container ship Saltoro will need to be destroyed. The container ship finally reached Nansha Port in China on February 17, 2025, after a lengthy delay. read more

Chile is one of the world's largest exporters of fresh fruit, with a prominent position in the Southern Hemisphere. Its range includes table grapes, apples, cherries, plums, kiwis, and blueberries. Chile's climate enables the production of high-quality fruit with excellent color and flavor. read more

With the Chinese Lantern Festival approaching this Wednesday, many seasonal fruit traders have noticed an increase in sales. The festival has led to a surge in the market, causing prices for certain fruits like cherries and nectarines to rise due to limited supply. read more

The Jiangnan Fruit Wholesale Market in Guangzhou is China's most influential hub for imported fresh fruit, playing a crucial role in the supply chain. Significant volumes of U.S. cherries, plums, citrus, apples, and grapes enter China through this market before being distributed to other cities. read more

The Maersk-chartered container ship Saltoro has finally completed repairs after being adrift for 23 days due to the failure of its main engine. The vessel, which departed from the Chilean port of San Antonio on December 27 with 1,353 refrigerated containers of cherries on board, has now resumed its voyage to... read more

Dulce Vale is a Certified (IFS, Smeta, Grasp) company that specializes in the production, packaging, sourcing, and marketing of fresh fruits from Moldova. Our selection includes plums, sweet cherries, and table grapes, offering a wide range of varieties from Moldova's top orchards. read more

Nadmierna podaż wiśni spowodowała gwałtowny spadek cen, wpływając na rentowność sektora. Tymczasem jabłka wykazały większą stabilność i możliwości rozwoju. "Ostatni sezon wiśni napotkał trudności z powodu dużej produkcji w Chile, która nasycała azjatyckie rynki i spowodowała...

The oversupply of cherries caused a sharp drop in prices, affecting the sector's profitability. Meanwhile, apples have shown greater stability and opportunities for expansion. "The recent cherry season faced difficulties due to Chile's high production volume, which saturated Asian markets and caused... read more

As the Chilean cherry industry anxiously awaits the delayed arrival of the vessel Maersk Saltaro, carrying over 1,300 containers of cherries bound for China early next month, the industry association Frutas de Chile has acknowledged that "it's a very complicated situation." They will wait until the end of the season to assess the total impact. read more

The Tasmanian cherry and apple grower Spreyton Fresh completed their cherry harvest last week. The final cherries have been packed, while some still need to be processed for juice or used in cooking. "Our harvest began in mid-December and continued until January 21," said Simon Langworthy. read more