22 Dec 2025
Despite rising global exports and high-quality supply from Chile and South Africa, cherries remain absent from Italian supermarket shelves in December. A missed opportunity for the GDO, while major European retailers aim for year-round cherry availability and better pricing
22 Dec 2025
Chilean cherries are preparing for Chinese New Year 2026 by focusing on quality and planning. After delays and losses last season, the industry is making a comeback with large, sweet, firm cherries with vibrant color, aiming to regain trust in the Asian market.
16 Dec 2025
On December 5, the first Cherry Express shipment of the 2025/26 season arrived at Nansha Port: 8,000 tonnes of fresh Chilean cherries were distributed within two hours thanks to an optimized cold logistics chain. China officially enters peak cherry season.
11 Dec 2025
Aragonese cherries are set to enter the Chinese market thanks to Orchard Fruit, a family business led by Menchu Guerrero. Since 2017, the company has followed a scientific and export-driven strategy, inspired by Chile’s model, to bring premium fruit to global markets.
08 Dec 2025
South Africa’s cherry season launches with a 2025 campaign built on emotion, lifestyle and premium quality. By emphasising seasonality, wellness appeal, freshness and social content, the industry aims to make cherries the summer hero. An invitation to boost digital engagement.
03 Dec 2025
Fruits of Chile’s Cherry Committee presents a renewed global strategy for 2025, targeting China, USA, India and Korea. Key actions include retail partnerships, consumer education, winter sports marketing, and health-focused campaigns to boost cherry demand and trust.
02 Dec 2025
For the first time, Chilean cherries harvested in week 45 will be shipped to Europe by sea. CMR Group and C&L lead this early-season strategy, with arrival expected in Rotterdam on December 9. A game-changer for the European off-season fresh fruit market.
27 Nov 2025
China expects 131 million boxes of Chilean cherries in 2025/26. Rising volumes, tighter logistics and more cautious consumers present new challenges. A full analysis of market trends, quality expectations and pricing strategies for the upcoming season.
13 Nov 2025
The Chilean cherries case highlights how Chile built advanced agrologistics to lead global exports. Through integration, traceability and coordination, Latin America turns climate and infrastructure constraints into competitive advantages in the fruit sector.
13 Nov 2025
Chilean cherries reach China fast via air freight, but legal and logistical risks are high. From documentation and refrigeration to jurisdiction issues, exporters must prepare for delays, damage claims and tight deadlines in this competitive fruit market.
