Cherries

"Organic cherries are facing the same conditions as conventional ones, and a few additional challenges. However, we are not complaining and sales are going well," reports Paolo Pari, marketing director of Canova, the owner of the Almaverde Bio brand, which is renowned across Europe for its cultivation and marketing strategies. read more

Out of the total amount, 285,000 tons are accounted for by peaches, 59,000 tons by apricots, 7,500 tons by plums, and over 3,700 tons by cherries. "The numbers would have been much higher if it weren't for the severe hailstorms in May, which resulted in a loss of 58,000 tons of stone fruit." read more

Agrintesa is getting into the heart of the 2025 fruit and vegetable campaign, with the activation of collection centers and social wineries located in Emilia-Romagna, Veneto, Lazio, and Calabria. As reported by inpiazzanews.it, the harvest has started with cherries and apricots: the former are appearing read more

The sweet and crunchy Skylar Rae® cherry variety is back. This season promises a high-quality, flavorful crop that's firm, crisp, and naturally sweet. Thanks to ideal growing conditions, the volume is significantly higher than last year. Known for their golden-red blush skin and caramel glow. read more

On June 4, 2025, Russia imported 27,900 tonnes of sweet cherries according to the Federal State Information System "Argus-Phyto," as reported by the Federal Service Rosselkhoznadzor. This amount is 1.4 times higher than the 20,200 tonnes imported during the same period in 2024. read more

The Makosad farming enterprise, situated in Ukraine's Chernivtsi region, has constructed a sweet cherry sorting facility and is contemplating investing in sorting lines to enhance its operations. Co-owner Vladyslav Makarenko provided this update in an article for the Ukrainian horticultural journal. read more

Armenia still faces challenges in domestic agricultural production despite the growing number of greenhouses and intensive orchards. A growing portion of Armenian crops, especially apricots, cherries, tomatoes, and strawberries, are being exported to international markets. read more

"This cherry season has been perfect so far: although production has not reached its full potential, quality is very high," This is just one of the thoughts that emerged yesterday, June 12th, during the Cherry Day organized by Alegra at the Agrintesa plant in Castelfranco Emilia (Modena) and a farm. read more

The Rivoira Group did it again. After the success of Sweet Saretta® - the "alveolar" cherries launched last year - the Piedmontese company is back to amaze with a new innovation, destined to make a mark in the Italian cherry sector: introducing Tip Top, the cherry. read more

Almost 150 people, including technicians, farmers, and supply chain operators, visited Salvi Vivai's new experimental cherry orchard in Portomaggiore in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy. On June 10, 2025, guests had the opportunity to compare cherries of various varieties, rootstocks, and plant layouts. read more

Temperature rise and low supply are fueling the summer fruit market, with prices remaining at medium-high levels, especially for higher quality products with limited availability such as cherries. This is what emerges from the Parma Agri-Food Center. read more

The 2025 cherry harvest expectation at Elbe-Obst is significantly higher than last year, as in 2024 there were about ten cold days during the blossom period. This year, there was only one cold weekend during the pollination phase of late blooming varieties, so... read more

At the fruit company of Theo and Erik Vernooij in Cothen, the new Dutch cherry season has begun. "The trees aren't as heavily laden as they could be, but full enough. I'm very satisfied. The cherries are growing nicely and big, and we're still harvesting good volumes. On top of that, we're. read more

Alper Kerim, the owner of Turkish fruit exporter Demir Fresh Fruits (DFF), says that it's challenging to find positives in the difficult Turkish cherry season due to significant losses: "Looking at the current situation in Turkey, it is evident that there are simply not enough cherries being produced right now." read more

Growers and shippers of cherries from British Columbia are thrilled to announce that they now have a bountiful crop to offer to retailers and consumers across North America and beyond. This is the first full crop the region has seen since 2018, and it is expected to surpass all previous records. "A lot of new acreage." read more

Prices always high for cherries: the Ferrovia della Puglia cultivar and the first Italian Durone cherries have entered the market. The new campaign for Sicilian table grapes has started early, with the Vittoria and Black Magic varieties. There is a growing demand for watermelons. The sale of melons has also begun. read more

Uzbek exporters have expressed worries about the recently implemented minimum export prices for cherries and apricots, stating that they distort market prices and lower their profits. This issue, which has sparked widespread discussions on social media, arises from the use of a uniform price for various types of fruit. read more

California's cherry season is expected to wrap up by the end of this week, while Washington's season has started slowly. Chuck Sinks, President of Sales at Honeybear, announced that they will pack their first cherries this weekend and anticipate being in full production by June 15 or 16. The timing is... read more

Vietnam's imported fruit sales saw a significant increase in 2025 due to growing consumer demand for premium, health-focused products, as reported by the Vietnamese magazine HuangSoc. US apples, Australian cherries, and Korean grapes are now prominently displayed in supermarket counters and convenience stores. read more

Newly launched imported fruits over the past two weeks include California cherries and South African oranges. U.S. cherries arrived this week, with the 5 kg, 9.5R grade currently priced around $96–$110 per box. According to traders, this is a decrease from last year's price of $124–$138 per box. read more