09 Jul 2026
In the Pacific Northwest, the 2026 cherry harvest is two weeks early, but weak grower prices, high costs and tighter margins are weighing on producers. Tim Delbridge highlights a wider June gap between advertised retail prices and shipping point prices for cherries today.
03 Jul 2026
Chilean cherries 2025/26 face a more saturated China market, flat FOB prices and rising pressure on quality, timing and destinations. Diversification toward the United States and other markets is becoming crucial to protect Chile’s profitability and fruit exports now.
30 Jun 2026
The 2025-2026 Chilean cherry season marks a turning point for the industry: the market is penalizing low-quality fruit, small sizes and less competitive growers, while rewarding efficiency, stronger varieties and high standards in exports to China.
24 Jun 2026
Tasmania’s 2025-26 cherry exports reached nearly $70 million, with more than 2,740 tonnes shipped overseas. Hong Kong regained the top spot, while strong quality, higher unit prices and Asian demand strengthened the state’s cherry industry and global market position.
04 Jun 2026
Chile’s cherry sector must reduce its dependence on China and shift 30% of exports toward new markets. Agronomy, varieties, quality, packaging and commercial strategy are becoming decisive to protect value, competitiveness and the long-term future of the industry.
28 May 2026
The 2024/25 Chilean cherry season aims to manage record volumes across China and Asia. Arrival quality, logistics, packaging and growth in India, Vietnam and Thailand will be crucial to turn abundance into value and support prices across Asian markets in 2025 for exporters.
26 May 2026
The global fresh cherry market is entering a transition after 20 years of growth. Chile and China remain central, while the United States, Brazil, Southeast Asia and Europe face new challenges in quality, logistics, climate risk and profitability for growers and exporters.
25 May 2026
Chile’s cherry logistics to China face pressure after a 2025-2026 season with above 445,000 tonnes exported and lower-than-expected returns. At the Global Cherry Summit, Frutas de Chile highlights efficiency, cold chain and reliable transit timing for Cherry Express services.
15 May 2026
The US market offers Southern Hemisphere cherries an $800 million opportunity that remains untapped. At the Global Cherry Summit 2026, Kroger’s Patrick Haines pointed to quality, logistics and targeted marketing as drivers to increase volumes, sales and retail visibility in the U
13 May 2026
Chile’s cherry industry is facing increasing financial pressure after seasons marked by oversupply, lower returns and strong reliance on China. Legal, contractual and corporate risks are now growing across the export chain, affecting growers, exporters and trade stability.
