Cherries

Honeybear Brands, a producer and distributor of both conventional and organic apples, pears, and cherries, has announced that Starr Ranch Growers, also known as Oneonta Starr Ranch, has become a packing partner for apples, effective immediately. Starr Ranch Growers, owned and operated by the Thomas family, is now part of the Honeybear team. read more

The cherry harvest started a few days ago in the hills of Cesena, beginning with the earliest varieties. According to price lists released by the Bologna market organization, wholesale prices range from €5 to €10 per kilogram, depending on the size and quality of the fruit. Loris Babbini from Le read more

Due to the frosts in March and April, according to Coldiretti Puglia, cherry production has dropped between 70 and 100% depending on the areas in the southeast of Bari. This is why "declaration of a state of emergency is necessary; but strict controls are also needed because... read more

Vergers Cancel launched the cherry season last week with the Burlat variety. This is the first variety that consumers will be able to enjoy this week. "Cherries officially kick off the summer fruit season, and we are in a normal year in terms of the calendar. We usually start marketing the first read more

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BMTI and Italmercati's Grocery Bag recommends the most cost-effective seasonal food products for shopping this week, with important new developments in the fruit and vegetable sector. As for fruits and vegetables, the "seasonal change" is now complete with the end of... read more

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Po katastrofalnym sezonie wiśniowym w 2024 roku, producenci i pakowacze z Kolumbii Brytyjskiej (B.C.) z niecierpliwością oczekują sezonu, który miejmy nadzieję będzie normalny. "Przez zimę mieliśmy idylliczne warunki pogodowe z optymalną liczbą godzin chłodzenia" - mówi Ricky Chong z World Fresh Exports. Zimę następowało. read more

As QS reports, referring to the BVL, the use of Exirel for the control of cherry fruit flies (Rhagoletis cerasi, Rhagoletis cingulata) and spotted wing drosophila (Drosophila suzukii) on sweet and sour cherries is permitted from May 9th to September 5th, 2025. read more

Piper Cherries, located in Kent, is gearing up for the start of the English cherry season. Rachel Piper mentioned that everything is going well so far. The family grows cherries on a 12-hectare farm, along with strawberries and pears on other sites. "It seems like we will have a slightly early harvest this year," said Rachel. read more

As Chinese consumers are increasingly looking for high-quality imported products, Latin American exports, such as Chilean cherries and Brazilian orange juice, are gaining a strong presence in the Chinese market. Supported by China's consumption upgrade and opening-up policies, these exports are thriving. read more

Turkey experienced one of the worst frosts in history this spring, with many stonefruit crops, including cherries and apricots, severely affected. “Expected losses in cherries for the June period stand at up to 50 per cent,” says Kerim Taner, executive chairman of Perla Fruit. read more

From now on, a large portion of BelOrta cherries will be centrally cooled, sorted, packaged, and sold, which is a big step towards greater efficiency, sustainability, and collaboration in the industry. read more

From now on, a large portion of the BelOrta cherries will be centrally cooled, sorted, packaged, and sold, which is a significant step towards increased efficiency, sustainability, and collaboration in the industry. read more

The continued rains of the last two days have dealt the final blow to early cherries in Veneto, already struggling due to a rainy and humid spring season. Many fruits are split, and, like last year, losses are estimated to exceed 50%. read more

Peruvian producers are interested in cultivating raspberries and cherries, as these fruits have potential in international markets, following the example of major exporters like Chile and Mexico. Building on the success of blueberries, Peru aims to strengthen its position as a fruit supplier. read more

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"There is an unparalleled enthusiasm for Apulian cherries, which have been on sale in markets and supermarkets for several weeks now. Considered the most eagerly awaited and mouth-watering fruit of spring, they represent one of the most important products of the region's agricultural sector." read more

This year, Macfrut once again proves to be a privileged observatory for capturing the pulse of the upcoming summer season. Over the course of the three-day fair, we focused our attention on cherries and apricots, which are the protagonists of a season's start marked by... read more

EastFruit provides a weekly overview of trading activities in the fruit and vegetable sector, utilizing data from its own trade platforms on Telegram. This analysis includes insights on current trends in supply and demand, price fluctuations of important products in various countries, and other relevant updates. read more

As previously reported by EastFruit, exports of the new cherry crop have begun from Uzbekistan's Fergana region. At the beginning of the season, Uzbek exporters are already observing high demand for their cherries in international markets. read more