Adverse weather conditions are affecting the export of cherries from New Zealand, despite a forecast of US$130 million in revenue.

2026-02-04 00:00

A strong beginning of New Zealand's cherry season was disrupted by weather conditions during harvest, affecting the expected export volumes, according to a grower from Central Otago. Initially, a significant cherry harvest was anticipated to increase export revenue by 5 per cent to US$130 million.

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