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Argentina: great opportunity in the Chinese window, but the competition is with Chile

Markets

16 Oct 2024

In these key early weeks an offer ranging from 10,000 to 20,000 tons is expected. Although a small percentage (3%) of Chile's total volume, it is important in terms of potential competition from other countries looking to take advantage of this commercial window with high prices.

New growth and record exports for the Chilean 2024/25 season

Markets

11 Oct 2024

In terms of varieties, it is expected that Santina will account for 38.3 million boxes, an increase of 121% compared to last season. Shipments of Lapins are projected to reach 45.7 million boxes, an increase of 29% compared to the 2023/24 season.

Moreller: from Moldova to the rest of Europe for industry growth

Markets

11 Oct 2024

Vera and her family have the goal of contributing to the development of Moldova. After positive experiences in Spain, Germany, and Belgium, Moreller is now looking to establish long-term partnerships with European customers, particularly in Scandinavian countries.

Uzbekistan: growing exports, over 30,000 tonnes to 16 countries

Markets

04 Oct 2024

The Statistics Agency highlighted that Russia was the top buyer, importing 25.4 thousand tons of cherries. Meanwhile, Kazakhstan took in 3.5 thousand tons, and Kyrgyzstan secured 2.7 thousand tons.

High temperatures in Japan, estimated -33% of volumes

Markets

04 Oct 2024

Officials stated that the estimated harvest of 8,700 tons for this season has decreased by 33% compared to the previous year and by 35% compared to the annual average. The annual harvest has fallen below 10,000 tons only once in the last decade: 9,160 tons in 2021.

Chile towards global expansion: focus on China, Europe and the US

Markets

01 Oct 2024

One of the key elements of this growth is export innovation: the Cherry Express programme, created about five years ago, has reduced transit times between Chilean ports and China by 10 days, ensuring that the fruit arrives in optimal conditions.

Argentina: exports set to grow, +10-15% also thanks to the climate

Markets

24 Sep 2024

‘The fruits are in formation and are taking on a reddish colour in some early varieties,’ said Aníbal Caminiti, ‘We have had a significant accumulation of cold hours. The Patagonia area exceeds the cold accumulation of the last six years by 15%'.

British Columbia cherry growers look to the future with optimism

Markets

24 Sep 2024

Overall, it was a short harvest in terms of both quantity and duration. Although the province does not collect statistics from growers and packers, the production volume this year was about 10-20% of an average harvest.

Quality, varietal innovation and emerging markets: new frontiers for Chilean cherries

Markets

23 Sep 2024

In the coming season we could surpass the goal of exporting more than 100 million crates,' says Mario Edwards, Agrofruta S.A., ’a fact that generates a lot of expectation about the reaction of the markets and also some concern because of the expected volume.

It will be a record for world cherry production: 5 million tonnes are expected by 2025

Markets

19 Sep 2024

World production next season will be 4.958 million tonnes. The figure represents a growth of 1% year-on-year and 62% over the numbers of a decade ago. Exports are expected at 759,000 tonnes, almost equal to last year's volume,