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Turkish cherry volumes are set to recover

Production

15 May 2026

Turkey’s cherry season is set for a strong rebound after last year’s frost damage: rested trees, flowering and good pollination point to satisfactory volumes, quality, and new commercial opportunities across Europe, East Asia and the Middle East for Turkish exporters in 2026.

Cherries from the southern hemisphere are missing out on an $800 million opportunity

Markets

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

Apulian cherry season: rain and prices slow the start

Production

15 May 2026

In Apulia, the 2026 cherry season starts under pressure from rain, cracking, Bigarreau damage and falling prices. Early varieties are struggling, while growers and traders focus on Ferrovia cherries, crop covers and shared strategies to protect quality, income and market value.

The Jerte PDO cherry is strengthening its reputation for quality and its presence on international markets

Specialties

14 May 2026

The Cereza del Jerte PDO is focusing on quality, traceability and new varieties to strengthen exports and its presence in global markets. After nearly 2,000 certified tonnes last season, the 2026 fruit promises excellent flavour, more visibility and higher certified volumes.

Early cherries: from commercial advantage to precision farming

Production

14 May 2026

Early cherries in Chile are entering a decisive phase: being first on the market is no longer enough. Growers need consistent quality, production stability, agronomic precision and targeted commercial strategies to turn volumes into value and compete in the Chinese market.

The role of calcium in the post-harvest storage of cherries

Post-harvest​

14 May 2026

Calcium is key to producing firmer, more resilient cherries for long-distance shipping. From orchard management to postharvest handling, accumulation, distribution and functionality shape fruit quality, shelf life and performance in distant and competitive markets.

The effect of temperature on pollen viability: comparison of eight genotypes in Serbia

Tech management

13 May 2026

A Serbian study on eight sweet cherry genotypes shows how temperature, pollen germination and pollen tube growth affect fertility and fruit set. ‘Lapins’, ‘Canetova’ and ‘G-2’ stand out as more stable, resilient cultivars under changing climate trends in orchards.

The cherry industry: financial pressures and legal risks in the export supply chain

Markets

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.

Portugal has the lowest cherry prices in Europe

Markets

12 May 2026

In Romania, the first cherries of the season reach shelves at 80 to 100 RON/kg, while Portugal, Spain and Greece offer far more competitive prices. Consumers are waiting for June, when local cherries may increase supply and ease market pressure.

Energy efficiency and carbon footprint in cherry cultivation in Turkey

Planting systems

12 May 2026

A study on light-colored cherries in Konya, Turkey, analyzes energy efficiency, production inputs and greenhouse gas emissions, highlighting the role of fertilizers, irrigation and renewable energy in building a more sustainable and competitive fruit sector.