Cherries

Scottish grower Peter Marshall & Co (Marshall Farms) has expanded its supply relationship with Asda to provide over 3.5 million cherries this summer. read more

The cherry season at Rose Hill Farm in Angus, Scotland began on July 7th. Most varieties have had successful yields, except for Sweetheart. "We have generally had a decent season considering a very difficult winter and spring," said Stead Nicolle, who cultivates cherries at Rose Hill. read more

Cromwell, located in Central Otago, is known for its mineral-rich soils and experiences the highest number of sunshine hours in New Zealand—2,531.8 hours in January alone, making it the perfect place for growing cherries. "Cromwell is the top spot for cultivating NZ Cherry Corp cherries. Our cherries are famous for their." read more

Through the agreement, Asda will expand the sale of "Scotty" branded products from the producer on fresh fruit with its own label, including an annual delivery of 3 million cherries, reefertrends reports. Hally Marshall began cultivating in the 1930s. read more

In Blairgowrie, Perthshire, the cherry harvest is in its third week for McIntyre Fruit. They have begun picking cherries for Thomas Thomson, a neighboring farm with which they have a joint venture. McIntyre provides the labor and packs the fruit. Matthew McIntyre, Director at McIntyre Fruit, read more

Asda has partnered with Peter Marshall & Co, a Scottish grower, to provide over 3.5 million Scottish cherries during the summer. This collaboration expands on a five-year partnership between Asda and Marshall Farms through Scotty Brand, moving beyond branded products to include. read more

Exportadora Los Olmos, a company that exports table grapes, cherries, kiwis, apples, sugar plums, and pears from Chile, is looking to increase their exports to the Asian market. Luis Ahumada, Director of Grupo Los Olmos, stated, "We are prepared to make a significant impact at the upcoming Fruit Logistica trade show in Hong Kong." read more

The cherry season of 2024 in Poland has already ended, at least on a large wholesale scale. How would you evaluate the course of this year's cherry campaign? read more

The cultivation area of sweet cherries increased by 1.5% in 2024 compared to the previous year. Except for the years 2004, 2010, and 2019, the cultivation area of sweet cherries increases every year. The number of cherry growers (340) has remained roughly the same since 2000. Since the 1990s, cherries have been grown. read more

The cultivation area of sweet cherries increased by 1.5% in 2024 compared to the previous year. With the exception of the years 2004, 2010, and 2019, the cultivation area of sweet cherries increases every year. The number of cherry growers (340) has remained about the same since 2000. Since the 1990s, cherries have been grown in... read more

Global fresh berry company Driscoll's has enhanced its longstanding partnership with The French Garden, its exclusive partner at New Covent Garden, and both companies are seeking to maximize the opportunities for selling berries and cherries in the market. British cherries have been a particular focus. read more

The team at Reid Fruits are well-known participants at Asia Fruit Logistica, as they have had a booth at the event every year since 2012. The company's primary export markets in Asia for their cherries include Hong Kong, Taiwan, China, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Japan. The amount of cherries sent to these markets varies from year to year. read more

Apple cultivation in Poland is not expanding. In fact, according to Paweł Puncewicz, Member of the Board of Polish apple exporter Appolonia, parts of some apple orchards are being replaced with soft fruit or cherries: "At the moment, all of the acreage for apples seems to be decreasing." read more

Taiwan is a mature market for U.S. fruits. While Taiwan produces peaches domestically, it does not produce nectarines or cherries. Fruit consumption in Taiwan remains stable, with consistent demand for cherries. However, the long-term demand for peaches and nectarines continues to show growth. read more

After "Regina di Puglia," I had a little extra treat: Together with Alberto Hoffmann, Felix Negri, and Lukas Tesar from KÖLLA, I had the pleasure of diving even deeper into the topic of Apulian grapes for another day and a half. My realization: I know that I have learned a lot. read more

With an increase of 4% last year, sweet cherry imports were slightly above the previous year at just over 40,500 tons. In the linear trend from 2014 to 2023, sweet cherry imports have been increasing annually by a marginal 1.2%. Turkey continues to be the top country of origin. read more

The Central Statistical Office (GUS) has published the first preliminary estimate of the main crop yields for 2024. What are the predictions for fruit tree yields? read more

The prices of cherries in large wholesale have dropped slightly recently. However, this does not negate the possibility of a record-high closing of the season for these fruits. It would be a beautiful conclusion, tying together the disastrous start of the 2024 campaign with its unexpectedly expensive end. What are the current prices of cherries in large wholesale? read more

Reduced production, high demand, and sustained prices are the elements that have characterized the 2024 cherry campaign. The main actor remains the weather patterns, which have influenced not only the yields - lower than last year which was already deficient - but also the start and... read more

You will also find current information about carrots, strawberries, or cherries from regional cultivation on the pages of the new issue. Of course, now that the temperatures are slowly rising even here, the summer season cannot be missed and is featured with numerous... read more