Cherries

The Washington State Fruit Commission is deeply saddened to announce the passing of its longtime president, B.J. Thurlby, who died early Saturday, Jan. 10, following surgery for cancer. He was 60. Thurlby's professional passion was serving growers. He did so with humor, patience and grace for 30 years. read more

After the record-breaking tuna auction at the New Year's auction in Tokyo, another record was broken for the prized "Sato Nishiki" cherries from Yamagata prefecture in northeastern Japan: a box was sold for 1.8 million yen at the Toyosu market, equivalent to about 9,850 euros. read more

Cherries were prominently displayed in South African retail stores during the December 2025 holiday season, showcasing the increased availability of domestic cherries during the local season. Adequate supply levels and competitive pricing facilitated broader distribution, and cherries are anticipated to be more commonly found in the market in the future. read more

The international cherry market in the southern hemisphere enters the campaign season with still unstable balances. Prices are significantly affected by the Chinese market, where the large availability of Chilean cherries has led to estimated decreases ranging between 20% and 40% compared to. read more

The United States has been receiving a high volume of cherries from Chile this season. Although arrivals have now passed their peak, 3.5 million boxes have been imported so far. This is close to the 3.6 million boxes that were imported in total last season, and there are still about three to four more. read more

Early-season Sato Nishiki cherries from Japan's Yamagata Prefecture fetched record prices at the first auctions of the year on January 5th. At a wholesale market in Tokyo, a box of cherries sold for 1.8 million yen, which is approximately US$12,000, equivalent to over 26,000 yen. read more

Just south of the Belgian border, in the Flemish region of Voeren, about 25 kilometers from Maastricht, is Theunissen Fruit. On around 25 hectares, the company grows apples, pears, cherries, plums, and gooseberries. Most of the harvest is sold through the New Green cooperative, but a read more

Traditionally, demand for chile cherries picks up again at SFI Rotterdam in the run-up to the holidays. "But it remains a luxury item," Jan Marc Schulz observes. Still, according to the importer, there are chances to get the cherries on the shelf consistently from November to February. read more

This week, the volume of Chilean sea-freighted cherries continued to increase, with prices generally lower than last week. For example, the mainstream price for a 2.5kg × 2 (two-in-one) 3J package of the Santina variety is ¥350–370 per box, while the 2J size is approximately ¥310 per box. read more

"Moldovan apricots, cherries, and peaches – symbolic of the warm season – are becoming more and more popular among German consumers. Throughout the year, dried fruits and nuts from the Republic of Moldova are also highly sought after, sourced from producers certified to the highest standards." read more

Inside New Zealand's busiest supermarket this Christmas, Foodstuffs North Island reported: "Several months ago, in the middle of winter, the team at PAK'nSAVE Wairau were already talking about Christmas. Not the presents or the pavlova, but the extraordinary task of keeping New Zealand's busiest... read more

The annual Cherry Auction in Perth witnessed intense bidding among leaders in Western Australia's fruit and vegetable industry, with the first cherries of the summer fetching a price of A$60,000. read more

Przemysł wiśniowy w Australii kontynuuje swoje przedsezonowe działania promocyjne na rynkach eksportowych w Azji, z dodatkowymi uruchomieniami sezonu w Hongkongu i Chinach kontynentalnych. read more

The Chilean cherry season is currently transitioning from the initial phase of air freight shipments to a period where volumes are starting to increase. Disruptions in supply briefly raised prices for Santina cherries, while sales for other varieties were slower. The market is now receiving higher volumes and experiencing good quality. read more

This week, there has been a change in the market towards Chilean sea-freighted cherries. Traders have mentioned that because of the lower volume of air-freighted cherries and the noticeable price difference with sea freight, most have transitioned to selling sea-freighted fruit. The majority of sea-freighted cherries are now being sold. read more

W Hiszpanii, Komitet Wiśniowy Fepex wydał pozytywną ocenę minionego sezonu pod względem zarówno wolumenów, jak i cen. read more

DP World is increasing the capacity, speeding up vessel operations, and improving cold-chain resilience at its San Antonio terminal to ensure that Chilean cherries reach China before the 2026 Chinese New Year, which is the most crucial sales period for the country's fresh fruit industry. read more

Air New Zealand Cargo expects to transport almost 6,000 tons of freight between December and January, with cherries and capsicums being among the main export products during the Christmas and New Year period. Air New Zealand General Manager of Cargo, Anne Dunne, stated that the airline is... read more

Yuriy Falé, Executive Director of Moldova Fruct, provides an overview of the current status of apple production in Moldova, export patterns, and the implementation of high-density orchards. This year, despite two waves of April frosts severely affecting stone fruits and cherries, Moldova managed to harvest approximately 412,000. read more

Over the past decade, cherries have become Chile's leading crop, with exports increasing from $12 million to over $1.8 billion by 2025. This expansion is driven by favorable climate conditions, advances in agricultural technology, and robust Asian demand, particularly from China, which holds the. read more