Cherries
All the news and market analysis for worldwide Cherry Industry, including Cherry growers, Cherry production, and the import and export of Cherries.
AgroFresh helps growers pick right time to harvest
New scanner tech Rubens will be on show at Macfrut, alongside the company’s new anti-fungal system for table grapes
Poor weather delays California cherry season
Industry expects decreased volumes across Bing and Coral production
Court halts Maersk’s plan to compensate Chilean exporters for Saltoro failure
Affected exporters argue that compensation should be higher than fund limit proposed by Maersk
Late start for Spanish cherries
Delays of between seven and ten days reported across all the main cherry producing regions
Agrovision rebrands to Fruitist
Move marks next chapter for company as it focuses on global expansion
Turkish crops hit by severe frost
Turkish authorities are calling it one of the worst cold spells in the country’s recent history, with crops including stonefruit, apples, grapes, vegetables and nuts all badly impacted
Cherry companies must prioritise “quality and safe arrival at destination”
These are the keys to guaranteeing a successful cherry season in 2026, Chilean industry hears
CMI Orchards expands its operational footprint
Chelan Fruit, Legacy Fruit, and Pacific Coast Cherry Packers join CMI Orchards following closure of Sage Fruit Company
Fepex welcomes Spanish cherry agreement with China
A protocol has been signed by Spain’s minister of agriculture, fisheries and food Luis Planas, and Chinese minister of the general administration of customs Sun Meijun
Turkish stonefruit battles through cold spell
Turkish exporters anticipate a good cherry season despite an untimely bout of frost across various stonefruit regions, which has hit apricot and cherry production in some areas
Big names in business gather at Fresh Produce Vietnam
Leading executives from Fresh Del Monte, Vinafruit, Joy Wing Mau Asia, Goodfarmer and Blue Whale to meet in Ho Chi Minh City for Fruitnet’s new event on the booming Vietnam market
Vietnam cuts duties on US fruit as it negotiates Trump tariffs
US fruit exporters benefit from attempts to negotiate with Trump administration
Northwest tree fruit industry leader Scott Marboe dies, aged 66
Marboe spent nearly four decades contributing to the Washington fruit industry, including 33 years with Oneonta Trading Corporation and Starr Ranch Growers
New Zealand celebrates record cherry season
Data from the completed 2024/25 cherry season shows New Zealand exported more than 5,000 tonnes for the first time
Spring brings challenges for stonefruit in south-east Europe
The fruit sector in Serbia and other countries in the region faces a period of transition, influenced by changing climatic conditions, market dynamics and production trends
Fruit breeder CIV names new general manager
Former commercial director Federico Stanzani takes on lead role as consortium targets future growth
Registrations open for Fresh Produce Vietnam
Join leading suppliers, buyers and retailers to explore opportunities in the booming Vietnam market
Coming soon: Fresh Focus Italy 2025
Fruitnet’s special annual publication promotes the very best of the Italian fresh produce trade to an international audience of buyers and importers
Cherri Global goes into liquidation
New Zealand grower-marketer estimated to owe NZ$42mn to more than 30 creditors
China to destroy 1,300 containers of Chilean cherries
More than 24,000 tonnes of fruit transferred out of port of Nansha this week
Chile’s UC designs robotic fruit harvester
Researchers from Universidad Católica are developing a robot that harvests cherries and blueberries
Chilean exporters set sights on Vietnamese market
Kiwifruit and blueberries next products in line to secure market access
Stellar line-up for Fresh Produce India
India’s premier business event is back in Mumbai on 3-4 April with an exciting line-up of top speakers, unique experiences and first-rate networking opportunities
Losses mount for Chile’s cherry industry
Sector faces losses of US$1.6bn following collapse of the Chinese market and Saltoro fiasco
Potential for more UK fruit exports to Singapore
Market opportunities are likely to increase as Singaporean economy continues to recover from Covid and tourism rebounds
Good year for Argentine cherries
Sector reports strong sales and good prices on the international and domestic market, but Chilean threat looms
New mapping technology supports Australian biosecurity responses
Initiative allows first responders and authorities to utilise grower location data to quickly plan protection zones in the event of a pest or disease incursion
Turkey’s Alanar shifts focus to own stonefruit production
Turkish grower-exporter Alanar has announced its decision to export only its own production of cherries, apricots and figs in order to prioritise quality and control, as well as reducing the financial risk
Frutas de Chile issues statement on Saltoro
Authorities waiting for laboratory results on the condition of the fruit before deciding whether to release containers
Chilean cherry vessel arrives in China with compromised cargo
SNA warns that China could reject the entire cargo aboard Maersk’s Saltoro containership
South Koreans get a taste for Chilean fruit
High per capita consumption of fruit and vegetables makes this an attractive market for Chilean exporters
Smart fruit management: BIOMETiC’s latest innovations at Fruit Logistica 2025
Find out how the company’s AI-driven processing helps fruit suppliers to address market challenges
Comment: South Africa appears ready to expand
The country’s fruit exporters are more confident this year as production continues to grow, but they must continue to pay attention to potential supply chain disruptions
CMI Orchards sponsors CrossFit athlete Sarah Barkley
Vice president of marketing Rochelle Bohm says Barkley will fuel her training with “the very best tasting apples, pears, and cherries”
Chilean cherry exports to India almost double
Arrival of several sea shipments boosts export numbers as popularity of Chilean cherries grows in India
Vessel carrying Chilean cherries to China breaks down in the Pacific
Maersk reassures customers that claims will be handled swiftly and efficiently if CNY window is missed