Cherries

Every grower and packer dreams of perfect growing conditions for high-quality cherries and blueberries. However, the reality is that quality fluctuates each season. Despite this, customers will continue to expect consistently high standards. Labor shortages and stringent demands only increase the pressure. read more

Growers and exporters in Chile are facing a significant crisis within their industry, as more than 1,300 containers containing approximately 5 million boxes of cherries are currently delayed on the vessel Maersk Saltaro. Both Chilean and Chinese industry experts have stated that these cherries could have been sold for anywhere between $60 to $130 million. read more

"Each grower and packer dreams of perfect growing conditions for high-quality cherries and blueberries. However, the reality is that quality varies every season. Despite this, customers will continue to expect consistent high standards. Labor shortages and strict requirements only add to the pressure, making it..." read more

Who would have ever thought that even the sparkling rise of Chilean cherries on the Chinese market would experience some setbacks. So far, year after year, the Chilean export market had grown based on supply development, governed - in turn - by investments. read more

A container ship carrying 1,300 containers of Chilean cherries destined for China has experienced a breakdown in the Pacific Ocean, posing a risk to the timely delivery of its cargo for the Chinese New Year holiday. read more

A container ship transporting 1,300 containers of Chilean cherries to China has experienced a breakdown in the Pacific Ocean, putting the timely delivery of its cargo for the Chinese New Year holiday at risk. read more

India's IG International has recently received its first shipment of premium cherries from Chile. The container, provided by grower-exporter Subsole, arrived in Mumbai on 22nd January. According to a statement from IG International, sales have been booming since then, with Indian consumers reacting positively to the fruit. read more

1,300 containers of Chilean cherries are currently stranded on the Maersk Saltoro due to engine failure while en route to China. The ship set sail from San Antonio on 27 December as part of the Cherry Express service and has been anchored near Micronesia since January 13. This situation occurs amidst record disruptions in global shipping. read more

De Keur is a 90-year-old grower-exporter based in Ceres, who, for two generations, has been connected to Dutoit Agri through shared DNA. Situated high in the Witzenberg Mountains, where Koue Bokkeveld apples get their famous color, De Keur also cultivates a small portion of cherries to be packed under the Dutoit Cherry Time brand. read more

The first shipment of premium cherries from Chile, supplied by Subsole, has arrived in India. The shipment has been well received, and Indian consumers are responding positively to the quality and taste of Chilean cherries. This represents a significant milestone for the Indian fresh produce industry. read more

Moldova's main fruit and vegetable exports to the UK include apples, plums, grapes, cherries, and various vegetables such as tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers. read more

Terminal 1 at the Port of Valparaíso in Chile, operated by Terminal Pacífico Sur Valparaíso (TPS), handled a total of 354,355 tonnes of Chilean cherries. TPS reported that this amount represents a 66 per cent increase compared to the previous year, with shipments for the 2024/25 campaign now concluded. read more

"Data shows a remarkable growth of 30-50% in Chilean cherries arriving at the Chinese market by sea this season. Larger sizes, particularly the 3J specification, are trending upwards, while 4J and 5J sizes have consistently increased year by year." Shenzhen Changhong Logistics Co., Ltd., a read more

Once every 4 years, Fruit-Union Switzerland organizes a seminar to share perspectives on the cultivation of stone fruit (cherries and plums) in Switzerland. For the first time, this year's event also focused on apricot growing - which plays an important role in Switzerland - and Pascal Bassols. read more

Chile's cherry industry is once again being urged to pursue greater market diversification following a significant drop in prices on the Chinese market. This year's record shipment volume has led to a 50% decrease in prices just before the Chinese New Year festival. read more

The Chilean cherry industry has faced difficulties in the market recently due to an excess in production leading to a surplus in the Chinese market, which has impacted prices. This issue arises as the Chinese New Year approaches on January 29, a time known for higher fruit consumption. read more

According to a report from the magazine The Nansha Port in Guangzhou City in the southern Chinese province of Guangdong, over 1,000 containers carrying 20,000 tons of Chilean cherries arrived last weekend. This was the largest single shipment of cherries since the beginning of the harvest season. read more

Argentina reaffirms its leading position in the production and export of cherries, with five provinces producing cherries: Mendoza, Río Negro, Neuquén, Chubut, and Santa Cruz. During the 2023-24 season, Argentina exported 7,192 tons of cherries, making it Latin America's second-largest cherry exporter. read more

The Lunar New Year in Asia is associated with cherries, which enables Chile to meet not only the high demand in China but also in many other countries in the region. Yanming Ding, who is located in Chile and specializes in fresh fruits from South America for Valleyfresh, says, "Although the rest of Asia..." read more

Since New Year's Day, the market for Chilean cherries has continued to underperform, with sales remaining sluggish. In previous years, the market typically experienced a downturn for 3–4 days after New Year's Day before gradually recovering. However, this year, weak demand has persisted for a longer period. read more