Cherries

Hungary is expected to harvest between 6,000 and 8,000 tons of cherries this season, according to the Hungarian Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) and the Hungarian Interprofessional Organization for Fruit and Vegetable (FruitVeB). Production prospects vary by region and variety. Losses are mainly due to weather conditions. read more

Carrefour Romania has announced that it will no longer import seasonal fruits and vegetables. Instead, it will source tomatoes (including moț, pink, and beef heart varieties), cherries, eggplants, and Bianca bell peppers exclusively from local suppliers. These products will be supplied through partnerships with 32. read more

Stead Nicolle from Rosehill Cherries, located in Arbroath, Scotland, is anticipating a successful cherry season. "The fruit is progressing well, and the trees are in good health," Stead mentioned. "Although the crop is slightly lighter than usual, we are satisfied with the quality." read more

The cherry season began a few days earlier this year for the Sicoly cooperative. The first Burlat cherries were harvested on May 15th in the Côteaux du Lyonnais. The season had a promising start, with good quality fruit and positive prospects for the French cooperative's main sector. read more

The trading activity on EastFruit platforms decreased by 5% in week 23 of 2026, primarily due to reduced sales from participants in Ukraine. However, there was an increase in activity among traders from Uzbekistan and Egypt, and offers from Azerbaijan, Moldova, Armenia, Poland, and Serbia also returned. read more

The US marketer Legendary Fruit Company has announced that it will acquire the apple and cherry supplier Brewster Heights Packing & Orchards, also known as Gebbers Farms. This acquisition will make Legendary Fruit Company one of the largest fruit companies in the country. read more

The new cherry season has started in the German growing regions. Obst vom Bodensee Vertriebsgesellschaft (OvB) anticipates a successful season for local cherries, despite a small delay in the growth process. Harvests have already begun at their partner farms... read more

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Olena Kishchak, head of the Breeding and Technology Department at the Institute of Horticulture, reported that Ukraine's market is expected to have ample supplies of domestically grown sweet cherries this summer. In-season prices are projected to range from UAH 100 to 150 per kilogram (€2.2 to €3.3 per kilogram). read more

CMI Orchards, one of the top cherry suppliers in the US, has revamped its Nature's Candy brand in preparation for its upcoming new-season campaign. The company plans to focus on specialty cherry varieties as a key part of its marketing strategy. read more

W ostatnich tygodniach intensywne deszcze i miejscowe burze gradowe, takie jak ta w sobotni wieczór (30 maja), odcisnęły swoje piętno na belgijskich uprawach owoców. Wiśnie w szczególności ucierpiały, choć według Miguela Demaeghta z BelOrty, wciąż trudno jest w tej chwili oszacować dokładny

In recent weeks, heavy rain and localized hailstorms, such as the one on Saturday night (30 May), have left their mark on Belgian fruit crops. Cherries in particular have been affected, although according to Miguel Demaeght of BelOrta, it remains difficult at this stage to estimate the exact read more

Exporter Australia Fruits is preparing for a successful citrus fruit season following a busy summer where it exported various products to its primary markets in Asia and the Pacific. Vince Brullo, the firm's representative, mentioned that they were busy shipping out cherries, peaches, nectarines, and plums during the summer. read more

The shopping tips from La Borsa della Spesa by BMTI and Italmercati, in collaboration with Non-Profit Consumerism, are back for conscious and sustainable purchasing of seasonal products. read more

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Alper Kerim, owner of Turkish fruit exporter Demir Fresh Fruits (DFF), believes that the upcoming Turkish cherry season will be fantastic. He stated, "The previous Turkish cherry season was the worst season of the last decade. Huge frost damaged 80 per cent of the cherry regions." read more

Prolonged rains in Moldova at the end of May and beginning of June may further complicate the already challenging sweet cherry season. According to EastFruit, referring to Logos Press, excessive moisture could have a negative impact on both the quality and marketability of early cherries. read more

Uzbekistan's cherry industry is transitioning from traditional orchard farming to advanced, high-tech plantations, and the results of the 2026 season are becoming apparent despite challenges posed by the climate. "The harvest for this season started in late April to early May, which is about a week later than the previous season due to unusually low temperatures." read more

The transition from early cherry varieties to mid-early varieties has now occurred in the early cultivation zone of the Giannitsa basin in Greece. According to Mr. Savvas Pantzartzis, a member of the Agricultural Cooperative Havetsis, this change has set off a series of events. read more