Cherries
All the news and market analysis for worldwide Cherry Industry, including Cherry growers, Cherry production, and the import and export of Cherries.
First Cherry Express service departs from Valparaíso
The Seaspan Belief ship, operated by Ocean Network Express (ONE), was loaded with 240 containers
Asian markets can consume more cherries
China and other markets in Asia have the capacity to absorb surge in Chilean cherry volumes, says JWM Asia’s GM of trade, Danny Guo. But he cites quality control, channel diversification and targeted marketing as key to success
Asiafruit Thailand edition out now
New issue includes Fresh Focus Cherry with in-depth coverage of key developments in the global cherry trade, plus features on Thailand, berries and more
Fruitnet launches Fresh Produce Vietnam
Brand-new conference and expo event for Vietnam’s booming fresh produce business takes place in Ho Chi Minh City on 13-14 May
Frost fails to dampen optimism among RSA cherry exporters
South Africa’s cherry harvest moves into gear, with increased focus on export markets
Fedefruta warns that fruit drop could cut Chilean cherry forecast
Notable incidence of phenomenon reported by growers, particularly in the Regina variety
Camposol’s Chinese cherry campaign off to early start
Company anticipates a significant increase in cherry exports to China this year
South Africa gears up for productive export season
Joint statement from leading fruit bodies welcomes strategic investment at Transnet’s Cape Town Terminals ahead of grape, stonefruit, and apple and pear campaigns
Eurofrutas modernises Lisbon import centre
Orsero Group subsidiary completes expansion of distribution hub on north-east outskirts of Portugal’s capital
Unifrutti plans new solar plants in Chile
Company’s partnership with Solarity continues with the planned addition of seven more solar energy installations
IG International lands first new season Chilean cherries in India
The consignment is the earliest of Chilean cherries into the Indian market, arriving in the first week of November
US research targets spotted wing drosophila
MSU researcher receives USDA grant to develop new biopesticide for invasive spotted wing drosophila
Chile’s STI builds new reefer tower park
STI said new investments will increase capacity and reliability ahead of 2024/25 cherry campaign
South African cherries ready for expansion
New varieties will provide fresh impetus for growth in the country’s cherry industry
First Chilean cherries land in international markets
Around 10 tonnes of the fruit has been sent to China, India, Thailand, Taiwan, South Korea and Spain
Turkish cherry exporters enjoy strong campaign
Cherry suppliers in Turkey have seen their fortunes improve in the last couple of seasons, despite a drop in profitability in Asia, which has refocused attention on the European market
Lebanese produce businesses hit by widening war
As Israel broadens its war in the region, Lebanon now faces wide-scale bombings and continuing threats of a major invasion, as fresh produce companies strive to continue trading
Greenyard denies it plans to merge with The Fruit Farm Group
Newspaper report in De Standaard suggests proposal is being considered by Greenyard’s independent directors
First Chilean cherries of the season arrive in China
The 2024/25 season gets underway as 80 cartons of Chilean cherries arrive in Shanghai
Mexico produces more peaches but remains reliant on cherry imports
Country’s peach business continues to recover after production low point in 2019, according to USDA report
Association calls on Chilean President Boric for help with labour and market access
Frutas de Chile president Iván Marambio leads visit to La Moneda Palace for talks on labour, plant health, and trade access
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd: no immediate return to Red Sea
Full steam ahead for Gemini Cooperation as shipping lines announce plan to ‘phase in’ Gemini Cooperation by February 2025
Chile braced for 59 per cent hike in cherry exports in 2024/25
Shipments set to achieve a new record due to surge in new plantings
‘Options limited’ for importers as US port strike continues
Suppliers and distributors hope for speedy resolution to dispute as shipments are diverted – some to destinations outside country
RipeLocker celebrates cherry milestone
CEO George Lobisser says that after six years of trials, the company can now enhance the storage of cherries
Two Chilean exporters secure direct deal with Freshippo
Copefruit and Garcés Fruit will supply fresh fruit direct to almost 400 Chinese stores operated by Alibaba-owned supermarket chain
AgroFresh launches ‘more convenient’ ethylene control solution
Harvista Mix aimed at fruit growers that need to apply growth regulator without specialist equipment
Statistics Handbook highlights growth in intra-Asia trade
Asiafruit Statistics Handbook 2024 underlines how China’s surging demand for tropical fruit is driving the intra-Asia trade
Chilean exporters prepare for US port strike
With the first blueberry shipments due in a few weeks, exporters hope for swift resolution to conflict
US could ‘run out of bananas’ as port strike looms
Major disruption to imports expected if port workers’ union follows up on threat to take industrial action from 1 October
Spain’s fresh produce exports rise in 2024
Fruit and vegetable exports increase in volume and value through January-July, while the country also imports more fresh produce
Claudia Soler christens new Cosco vessel
The 14,100 TEU ship will transport Chilean cherries to China
Pairwise secures new funding and begins JV with Corteva
US gene editing specialist receives backing for advanced breeding of new products like seedless blackberries, stoneless cherries, and wind-resistant corn
Italian company upgrades IT systems to fend off cyberattacks
Agrintesa, which supplies a broad range of fresh fruit and vegetables, has invested in new digital systems and networks following its recent expansion
Cultural customs drive demand in Taiwan
Modern retail formats continue to develop in Taiwan, but traditional channels still dominate, as Asiafruit’s in-depth market report explains
Xing Ye Yuan takes new paths to success in China
Founder Liu Yan talks exclusively to Asiafruit about how the supplier can stay ahead of its competition and achieve global success