21 May 2024
Cherry packers Prima Frutta Packing, Dunstan Hills and Panmure Orchards in California, the US and New Zealand have implemented TOMRA's LUCAi technology, achieving ‘improved grading and a productivity increase of around 10%’.
21 May 2024
The weather factors mainly affected the first cherries of the year. The harvest will not reach its maximum production potential and will be around 8,700 tonnes out of a possible 9,500 tonnes, which is slightly above the average of the last five years.
21 May 2024
‘In the south it will be remembered as a very good season. The flowering was very good in 90 per cent of the orchards, reaching production levels not seen in a long time,' says Sebastián Navarro, agronomist and cherry grower in the south of Chile.
20 May 2024
Last year's erratic weather patterns resulted in a surplus of cherries along the West Coast. Northwest Cherry Growers estimates the 2024 crop at 20.9 million cartons, up 12% from the previous year.
20 May 2024
A 2023 consumer study that surveyed over 2,000 consumers found that the key factors continue to be quality and flavour. However, once the retail price reaches $4.50 per pound, sales begin to decline.
20 May 2024
As for the quantities, this year we will express our full production potential of 3,000 tons, after a particularly poor 2023’ says Enrico Bucchi, General Manager of Valfrutta Fresco 'Last week we started with the first harvests and this week we are already at full capacity'.
20 May 2024
Alara is the biggest grower in Turkey with 220 ha of orchards for production out of peak season. Different dynamics are emerging since the last 10 years that are threatening the future of the business. Actions for sustainable production are becoming more and more important.
17 May 2024
"Expect nothing less as we prepare for another successful harvest - says Destiny Nash, cherry sales lead - "With a notable 30% increase in production capabilities, we are poised for continued growth and success".
17 May 2024
Hungary is one of China's main trading partners in the Central and Eastern European region. After the Chinese leader's state visit to Hungary, the two sides elevated relations to an all-round strategic partnership.
17 May 2024
The German LFP selections, including the promising varieties KIR VULCANO®, KIR LAMOUR® and KIR ROSSO® have a harvest period between Regina and up to 2 weeks after staccato. They have already established themselves in Chile and will bear their first fruit in the 2024/25 season.
