18 May 2026
Vignola PGI cherries begin the 2026 season with estimates of up to 50,000 quintals. Premium quality, rain protection systems and a new marketing campaign strengthen the brand’s positioning across mass retailers, specialist shops and Italian consumers until early July in Italy.
18 May 2026
El Ciruelo strengthens its cherry strategy with own production, focusing on suitable areas such as Cancarix, precise agronomic management and varieties suited to a short market window, where climate, quality, seasonality and consumer value are decisive.
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.
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.
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.
11 May 2026
The global alcohol industry is changing course while Chilean cherries enter a new phase. More selective consumption, a slower Chinese market and rising quality expectations push both sectors to adopt stronger strategies to protect value and global leadership.
07 May 2026
The 2026 cherry season in the Pacific Northwest starts with forecasts between 19.5 and 21.5 million boxes. Lower output than the 2025 record, an early harvest and closer coordination with California define a key phase for the USA cherry market trends.
05 May 2026
In Fresno County, California, this week’s storm affected cherry and almond orchards, forcing growers to act quickly. Helicopters were used to dry cherry trees, while hail, wind and fungal disease risks are raising concern over crop quality and harvests this spring.
30 Apr 2026
Greece’s cherry season starts in Agia with strong production prospects and generally favorable weather conditions. However, potential rainfall and ongoing uncertainty are keeping the market cautious, as supply and demand dynamics could shift rapidly during May.
27 Apr 2026
The Jerte Valley cherry harvest starts with 18,000–20,000 tons expected, high quality and European exports from May. Awaiting China market opening in a season marked by promotion, automation and unstable logistics costs affecting growers and supply chains.
