Cherries

The strawberry season is currently at its peak. We are now offering approximately ten different varieties daily, such as Elsanta, Sonsation, Falco, Sonata, and Clery. Domestic strawberries make up about 50 percent of the market share, and we also sell imported produce from neighboring countries. read more

In week 21, sales of pre-packaged fruit and vegetables show a decrease both in value and volume. All sales channels are experiencing negative trends, except for discount stores, which are growing in value due to an increase in the average selling price exceeding the average. read more

Among the products with a well-defined seasonality, cherries are undoubtedly one of the most emblematic categories in the fruit and vegetable department. In fact, between May and July 2024 alone, over 95% of cherry sales in hypermarkets were realized. read more

The volume of fruit shipped through Terminal Pacífico Sur (TPS) at Chile’s Valparaíso port grew by 18 percent during the 2024/25 season, as reported by Mundo Marítimo. A total of 1.24 million tonnes of fruit was shipped in refrigerated containers between November and May, with cherries and grapes being among the main products. read more

Considered a smaller drupe fruit along with cherries and plums, the apricot has never been able to compete with peaches and nectarines in terms of surface area and volume. However, in recent years it has consolidated its position, with cultivated hectares in the estate - unlike the peach - and consumption. read more

"María Elena Villablanca, Verfrut's Europe Manager, said, 'This year has been very good for us.' The campaign was characterized by a shortage of containers and high tariffs, but also by the quality and market expansion of our main fruits: kiwi, cherry, and grapes." read more

The German cherry harvest has officially started. Just like in previous years, the first Bellise sweet cherries were picked and delivered from the Obsthof Hochhaus in the early growing region of Rheinhessen in the last week of May. The season is progressing in a similar manner to previous years. read more

At FruitPartners Holland, the Dutch cherry harvest has begun. "We've replaced 2 hectares of Burlat cherries with Sweet Ariane and Sweet Lorens. These are somewhat better varieties, and we have high expectations for them," says Aart Blom. "The cherries have developed well this year, and. read more

The case of the "expensive cherry" has exploded all over Italy: due to a mix of bad weather and a shortage of labor, prices of the summer symbol fruit have skyrocketed, reaching up to 24 euros per kilogram for some varieties, as reported in Milan's markets. read more

Peter Hilsendegen from the Horticulture Department of the Rural Area Service Center (DLR) Rheinland-Pfalz will present an overview of the cultivation systems for cherries, comparing their advantages and disadvantages. Crop advisor Othmar Eicher will discuss the limitations and. read more

Uzbekistan has rapidly developed in the fruit trade sector, solidifying its position not only as a fruit exporter but also as a growing importer, as emphasized by EastFruit. Traditional exports such as grapes and cherries have contributed to a 93% growth in exports from 2021 to 2024, with cherry exports leading the way. read more

Local officials in Panjshir, Afghanistan, have announced the export of 100 tons of fresh cherries to Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Moscow, Russia, as part of an initiative to strengthen trade relationships and open up market opportunities for local growers. Saifuddin Mankhan, spokesperson for Panjshir, confirmed this development. read more

Spanish Picota cherries have overcome the rainy spring and are expected to have good volumes of high-quality harvest as the season begins. read more

On the wholesale markets near Thessaloniki and Athens, the price is seven euros per kilogram, while in supermarkets it reportedly increases to 15 to 16 euros per kilo. In Serbian markets, the first cherries were sold at prices ranging from 18 euros. read more

The Facebook page Vakmajom highlights significant price differences between markets in Budapest and Athens: Hungarian cherries and strawberries are priced at more than double the cost compared to their Greek equivalents. In Athens, one kilogram of cherries costs 5 euros, while in Budapest the price is read more

British Columbia (B.C.) cherries are still going through the June drop process, but all signs so far indicate a promising season. "We didn't experience any unusually cold weather in winter, and when spring arrived, we had perfect conditions for pollination," says Julie McLachlan from Jealous Fruits. read more

Last week, Bloom Fresh™ laid the foundation stone for the world's leading technological innovation center, aimed at developing new varieties of table grapes and cherries. This state-of-the-art facility is being established in the municipality of Blanca, in the Spanish region of Murcia, where the company will be integrating... read more

Our monitoring of the Italian wholesale markets continues to track the trends of summer fruits. This week we are in Pescara, inside the La Valle della Pescara agri-food center, where we gathered feedback from Angelo Palestini, the owner. read more

Bloom Fresh™, a company dedicated to technological innovation in blueberries, cherries, and table grapes, has laid the foundation stone for its new research center in the municipality of Blanca, in the Spanish Region of Murcia. The event was attended by Fernando López Miras, President of the Region. read more

The Regulatory Council of the Protected Designation of Origin Cereza del Jerte has started certifying the first cherries of the season to guarantee their highest quality. This year's campaign will be characterized by the certification of three new cherry varieties: Van, Lapins, and Burlat. They join the... read more