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France: cherry production is expected to fall slightly, but the quality is set to improve

Production

18 Jun 2026

France’s 2026 cherry production has been revised down after hail in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, weak demand and early Spanish competition. Prices remain under pressure while Europe expects a solid harvest, with Italy recovering and trends in Occitania and Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur.

A bumper harvest is expected to boost Turkey’s cherry exports

Production

18 Jun 2026

Turkey’s cherry sector is heading for a stronger export year, driven by a plentiful crop and a longer season in the Western Mediterranean. Demand from Europe, Russia, the Middle East and Asia remains central, while new initiatives target wider access to China for exporters.

Frost is devastating the sour cherry harvest in the United States: the entire sector is at risk

Production

15 Jun 2026

A nationwide U.S. spring frost has cut Michigan’s tart cherry crop to a fraction of normal output, with inventories near record lows. Processors warn that soaring prices, scarce supply and imports could reshape the U.S. market and threaten long-term customer loyalty in 2026.

Cherries from Lake Constance mark the start of the German season

Production

15 Jun 2026

German cherries open the season with strong prospects: Obst vom Bodensee expects high quality, attractive fruit sizes and stable volumes, supported by favorable weather, frost protection, regional supply chains and rising organic production in protected full-net systems.

From seed to invader: exotic species that succeed in colonizing new habitats

Production

11 Jun 2026

In the Andean-Patagonian temperate forest, alien species recruitment depends on predation, frugivory, seedling survival and functional traits. Seed size emerges as the key factor, with Prunus cerasus showing the highest invasive potential among the species studied in Patagonia.

Orchard View is ready to celebrate 4 July with a shower of cherries

Production

10 Jun 2026

Orchard View is preparing its 2026 cherry season in Oregon with strong volumes, premium quality and an early crop. The Pacific Northwest program targets July 4 to support retail sales, US promotions and exports to Asia in an increasingly competitive global market.

Australian cherries celebrate a successful season built on quality and export growth

Production

09 Jun 2026

Australian cherries closed the 2025/26 season with exports of 4,950 tonnes worth A$110mn: volumes rose 13% and value 22%, driven by premium quality, Asian demand, rapid airfreight and Tasmania and Victoria’s leadership across Hong Kong, Vietnam and China in key markets.

Star Produce will be offering Canadian cherries from June to September

Production

08 Jun 2026

Star Produce will bring Just Picked British Columbia cherries to North America, Asia and Europe from late June. Supported by spring crop recovery, the season is set to deliver larger sizes, premium quality, solid export demand and higher volumes than the past two years.

Prolonged rainfall could further reduce the sweet cherry harvest in Moldova, which has already been damaged by frost

Production

08 Jun 2026

Prolonged rains in Moldova are worsening the sweet cherry season: after spring frost hit Kordia, Regina and Ferrovia, fruit quality, yields and 2026 exports also face fresh pressure, while small growers deal with fruit cracking, lower marketability and weaker local prices.

Despite a smaller harvest, Uzbek cherries saw a significant improvement in quality in 2026

Production

03 Jun 2026

In 2026 Uzbek cherries show lower volumes down 20-40%, but stronger quality: 26+ mm fruit, high Brix and export prices up to USD 7.40/kg. Premium cultivars, cold chain discipline and MAP packaging support growth in Russia, the Middle East and Europe across premium markets.