27 Jan 2025
“We got off to a great start in June and our early fruit was of excellent quality and helped drive promotions that led to consistent purchasing (through July and early August)", said B.J. Thurlby, president of Northwest Cherry Growers, in his recap of the 2024 season.
24 Jan 2025
Cohn said that despite the challenges faced by tart cherry growers—from price fluctuations to rising production costs and the impact of climate change on the industry—there are several positive trends to highlight in the sector.
24 Jan 2025
Between 25% and 30% of cherry exports are destined for the EU, but the aim is to open a new market window in China. The Cherry Sector Roundtable, which brings together 70% of cherry producers, wants to “highlight the high capacity of Spanish cherries as an exportable product”
22 Jan 2025
'Arrivals of Chilean cherries by sea have grown significantly this season. More than 40 ships of Chilean cherries have arrived since November and some will continue after the Spring Festival,' reports Zhu, director of Shenzhen Changhong Logistics Co.
22 Jan 2025
‘This season will not be bad for Argentinian exporters. Prices were maintained thanks to the quality of the cherries. We lacked volume, which unfortunately affected producers in Chubut,' said CAPCI Director General Aníbal Caminiti.
22 Jan 2025
Saigon Co.op is selling 100 tons of Chilean cherries at a promotional price of 199,000 VND/kg, 20-30% lower than the market price. On the first day of the launch, statistics showed that more than 20 tons of cherries were consumed.
21 Jan 2025
Raúl Orellana highlights that “firmness and the green color of the stem are key attributes for Chinese consumers,” as a brown stem is perceived as a sign of loss of freshness.
17 Jan 2025
This model can explain the fluctuations in prices and production in the Chilean cherry market. This model is relevant because cherries have an annual production cycle and are subject to factors such as seasonality, limited supply, and variations in demand.
17 Jan 2025
An impressive 59% growth in exports to the vast Chinese market has turned into a harsh “reality check. The excess supply has saturated the market and caused a 50% price drop, which no one had predicted. The situation has alarmed the Chilean industry of ambassadors in Asia.
17 Jan 2025
A launch event to celebrate the official start of the Tasmanian cherries season was held on January 8 in Taipei. The event brought together the Tasmanian cherry industry, Fruit Growers Tasmania, Cherry Growers Australia, and Austrade, along with Taiwanese importers and buyers.
