"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

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 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

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

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

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

Pablo in Chile. The cherries are destined for various markets in China, where there is high demand for this fruit during the winter months. The arrival of the Cherry Express service signifies the start of a busy period for cherry imports in China. read more

The first Cherry Express service of 2025/26 arrived at the Port of Nansha in Guangzhou on 5 December, marking the beginning of the peak cherry season in China. The MSC Lome V was carrying 370 refrigerated containers, equivalent to around 8,000 tonnes of fresh cherries, from the Port of San. read more

Chilean sea-freighted cherries arrived on the market this week. The volume was relatively limited, and most were sold on the day of arrival, mainly through e-commerce channels. In terms of pricing, a 2.5kg × 2 (two-in-one) pack of Santina cherries is approximately ¥460 per box, with specific read more

Fresh Chilean cherries started to be delivered to China in early December, signaling the beginning of the 2025-2026 seaborne import season. According to CCTV News, the initial shipment arrived in Hong Kong on Tuesday and was then transported by truck to Shenzhen Bay Port. This development follows Chile's announcement on November 19th. read more

A 5kg box of cherries from Warby Ranges, north-east Victoria, was auctioned off for a record-breaking A$260,000 at the annual Sydney Markets Foundation Cherry Ball held on 29 November 2025, with the proceeds donated to this year's charity partner, Little Wings. read more

For the first time in history, cherries harvested in Chile in week 45 have been exported to the European market by sea. "Our import team recently traveled to Chile to visit the farms of our partner supplier C&L, a family company specializing in stone fruit cultivation for more than 50 years." read more

A large shipment of Chilean cherries arrived by air this week, leading to a decrease in prices compared to last week. For instance, a 2.5kg x 2 (two-in-one) pack of Santina cherries in 3J size is currently priced at ¥560–590 per box, with premium quality batches still selling for over ¥600 per box. read more

Spain’s CMR Group will be promoting the initial maritime deliveries of the new season Chilean cherries in Europe. The shipment, coming from CMR's partner in Chile, C&L, is expected to reach Rotterdam on 9th December. read more

Spain’s CMR Group will be promoting the initial arrival of the new season Chilean cherries in Europe. The shipment, provided by their Chilean partner, C&L, is expected to reach Rotterdam on December 9th. read more