25 Jul 2025
2025 is a disastrous year for Oregon’s sweet cherries: top-quality harvests remain unsold, labor shortages tied to immigration fears, and a market paying less than production costs. Small family farms face an uncertain future amid ongoing economic strain.
24 Jul 2025
The cherry season in Spain’s Jerte Valley ends with 7 million kilos certified, free from rain or hail damage. The Lapins variety joins the PDO list for the first time. Local institutions strengthen their support for the region’s agricultural and rural sector.
21 Jul 2025
Alejandro García-Huidobro (Prize) and Antonio Walker (SNA) urge Chile’s cherry industry to boost cooperation and explore new markets to tackle export challenges. Quality, governance and strategic investment are key to success in the 2025/26 season.
17 Jul 2025
Tesco commits to selling only British-grown cherries in 2025, capitalizing on a warm spring, innovative local varieties, and modern farming techniques. With production rising sharply in Kent and other areas, UK cherries are sweeter, juicier, and available for a longer season.
14 Jul 2025
The 2025 cherry season shows global contrasts: excellent production in Italy, the UK and South Africa; dramatic declines in Turkey and Greece. High prices in Spain, solid demand and logistic bottlenecks are reshaping the structure of the international cherry market.
10 Jul 2025
Switzerland harvests 2,400 tonnes of cherries under the 'Nachhaltigkeit Früchte' programme. The new 2025 season marks a step forward for the environmental, economic and social sustainability of Swiss fruit growing, supported by retailers and politicians.
09 Jul 2025
Poland’s cherry output is forecast at just 115,000 tons in 2025/26, marking a 30% drop due to severe spring frosts. Early varieties were worst hit, with some orchards losing up to 90%. Imports rise sharply while domestic inventories vanish, tightening the EU market.
07 Jul 2025
In Chile’s O’Higgins Region, 25 cherry producers achieved APL certification by investing in clean technologies. Solar energy, drip irrigation, and reduced pesticide use are enhancing sustainability, resilience, and global market access for the Chilean cherry industry.
04 Jul 2025
Turkey is now the world's leading cherry producer, followed by Chile and the USA. Based on FAO data, historical trends and projections to 2028, this article offers a full overview of the global cherry market, key exporting nations and the strategies of major producing countries.
02 Jul 2025
Chile's 2025/26 cherry season begins amid major challenges: oversupply, logistics breakdowns, and price drops. The industry now focuses on quality, sustainability, alternative markets, and stronger coordination to reduce risks and sustain global leadership.
