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112 million boxes: Chilean cherry aims at a new record

Markets

06 Sep 2024

The Chilean cherry industry continues to position itself in the global market. Early estimates for the 2024-25 season predict around 112 million boxes exported, but this projection brings several challenges that the industry must overcome to fully take advantage of this scenario.

China: rising production and imports in 2025 according to a US report

Markets

03 Sep 2024

Cherry production in China is expected to rise by 6% in the 2024/25 marketing year, reaching 850,000 tons. The increase is attributed to the expansion of the cultivated area for cherries and higher fruit yields. Consumption is also expected to rise, thanks to improved stocks.

Australia, cherry market expands: domestic consumption up 10%

Markets

02 Sep 2024

A recent report prepared by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) predicts that cherry production in Australia for the 2024/25 season will reach 20,000 tons, a volume that reflects an increase compared to the revised estimate of 18,500 tons for the 2023/24 season.

North West cherries shine in ‘Cherry Glow’ advertising campaign

Markets

30 Aug 2024

The “cherry glow” promotion highlighted the benefits of cherries for health and beauty to boost consumption and movement of Northwest cherries. The promotion was launched across the United States, reaching retailers, media, influencers, and social media users.

Shipping companies ready for peak exports for the 2024/25 campaign

Markets

28 Aug 2024

‘According to estimates in the first weeks there will be big differences,’ said Francisco Labarca, executive director of South Port Shipping. ’This is good news because it means that between week 46 and week 3 there will be about 10,000 more containers of cherries.

International standards and automation: +7.4% for Chilean cherry exports in the 2024/25 season

Markets

27 Aug 2024

Chile is witnessing a steady growth in cherry production. According to the USDA, for the 2024/25 marketing year, Chilean cherry production is expected to reach 500,000 metric tonnes (MT), an increase of 6.8% from the previous year.

Chile-India: Chile Summit 2024 paves the way for new business collaboration

Markets

26 Aug 2024

The event is organized by ProChile with the aim of strengthening institutional ties between Chile and India, as well as identifying opportunities for commercial cooperation and advancing agreements that promote the exchange of goods and services.

Asda receives 3.5 million cherries from Marshall Farms in over 160 supermarkets in the UK

Markets

20 Aug 2024

The agreement extends the retailer's partnership with Marshall Farms through its supplier Scotty Brand. The manufacturer now supplies fruit for both its own-brand and Scotty Brand packages, increasing the volume by approximately three million cherries per season.

Peru could advance Chilean shipments to China thanks to climate

Markets

09 Aug 2024

"A key challenge is that winter temperatures do not fall below 7-8°," says Adam Formica, scientific director of Sensonomic. "There are not enough cold hours for the buds to open. However, technology could help overcome this barrier'.

VIP cherries: innovations and GlobalGap certification lead the season

Markets

15 Jul 2024

100% of Vip cherries have GlobalGap certification. Reinhard Ladurner, the Consortium's cherry sales manager, emphasises: 'GlobalGap has become a passport to the market by fulfilling the demand for sustainability and product safety certification.