Cherries

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

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

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

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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” 

IG International welcomes first container of premium Subsole cherries to India

Strong response to the shipment of Chilean cherries represents India’s growing confidence in more premium fruit 

Russian imports rise, as exports to EU plummet

Exports of Russian fruit and vegetables to the EU fell by nearly threefold in 2024 compared to 2023, while vegetable imports into Russia increased by 10 per cent

Moldova looks west

Alexandra Bîcu, a marketing specialist at the producer and exporter association Moldova Fruct, explains why we’re set to see plenty more of the country’s fruit in the UK and EU in years to come

Smart solutions for packing house success: BIOMETiC at Fruit Logistica

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How real-time measurements and advanced tracking can ensure quicker, error-free delivery to retail customers Q Eye Stereo in action

TPS consolidates position as main departure point for Chilean cherries

Shipments in 2024/25 grew 66 per cent on the previous season

China eyes growth for Lunar New Year

Unwavering demand for high-quality, high-value products is set to drive growth despite economic caution as the Lunar New Year approaches

Have Chilean cherries hit the ceiling in China?

As prices plummet, SNA president Antonio Walker says exporters cannot depend on China alone