09 Apr 2025
New Zealand cherries hit a historic record: 5.07 million kg exported (+33%) and export value over NZD 124 million. Asia, US and Middle East drive demand, with high prices and strong prospects for the cherry industry and wider horticulture sector.
04 Apr 2025
The Chilean cherry boom in China shows early signs of saturation: rising supply, slower demand and geopolitical risks. Market analysis, future strategies and the importance of differentiation to create value and mitigate long-term exposure.
03 Apr 2025
The Chilean cherry season 2024/25 saw record exports, but also showed the difficulties on the Chinese market. Find out how Chile is exploring new markets, with opportunities in the US, Asia and Latin America to boost exports.
01 Apr 2025
Peru explores cherry production with the aim of entering the Chinese market before Chile. The first exports are expected as early as next season, but experts estimate up to 10 years for significant volumes.
01 Apr 2025
Cherri Global, a cherry giant in New Zealand, initiates liquidation due to debts of $42 million. The company could not withstand the high costs in the industry, a case that highlights the challenges of the export cherry market in Asia.
25 Mar 2025
In 2024, Chile set a historical record: cherry exports generated USD 3.57 billion, surpassing the value of Argentine meat exports. Thanks to Chinese demand and strategic trade policies, Chile dominates the global fresh fruit market.
19 Mar 2025
China starts the destruction of 1,300 containers of damaged Chilean cherries, stranded at sea for more than 20 days. More than 24,000 tonnes of fruit, worth USD 120 million, were rejected: a blow to Chilean exports and the global fruit and vegetable market.
14 Mar 2025
The decision was motivated by the desire to have more control over product quality and to reduce financial risks. "We will no longer buy fruit as in the past," said Gökyigit.
05 Mar 2025
The size of the global cherry market was estimated at USD 62.50 billion in 2023 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.3% from 2024 to 2030. One of the major reasons for the market growth is the increasing health awareness among consumers.
03 Mar 2025
Interview with Antonio Walker, president of the National Agricultural Society, Chile: 'I encourage farmers to diversify, that is always a guarantee. If you only plant one species, the risk is greater."
