11 Sep 2025
Chile and Argentina face the cherry market with opposite strategies: the former grows through stability and private investment, the latter seeks revival after years of uncertainty. Innovative packaging now stands out as the decisive factor to win space in global markets.
09 Sep 2025
Australian cherry production is expected to drop to 18,000 metric tons in 2025/26, marking the worst season in five years. While most growing regions face climate risks, Tasmania stands out with favorable conditions and strong potential for quality fruit and export.
08 Sep 2025
Japan’s fresh cherry market saw a 22.4% drop in consumption during the 2024/25 season, with a modest recovery forecast for 2025/26. Limited domestic production is straining supply, affecting the Furusato Nozei program and shifting summer gift trends among younger consumers.
04 Sep 2025
Despite a high-quality and abundant harvest, cherry growers in the Pacific Northwest end the season with losses: labor shortages, high supermarket prices, and weak demand have strained producers in Oregon and Washington, two of the leading cherry regions in the US.
02 Sep 2025
The 2025 Spanish cherry season was marked by extreme weather, reduced volumes, and strong domestic demand. Despite initial quality issues, high prices and falling production in other countries helped Spain strengthen its role in Europe and look ahead to China.
25 Aug 2025
Agrícola San Clemente expands its footprint in the UK with 120 skilled Chilean cherry pickers. Their precision and technical expertise boost cherry harvest quality in Kent, combining local production with global know-how in a model praised by British growers.
19 Aug 2025
The 2025 cherry season in Washington exposed a deep imbalance between quality and profitability: excellent fruit but the lowest prices in two decades. Early harvest, excess volumes, and competition from California undermined market performance for growers.
14 Aug 2025
A China-Australia study investigates root rot in sweet cherry orchards in Southwest China, identifying key environmental and agricultural factors. Soil, climate, rootstock, and farming practices impact disease severity. Here are the insights for prevention strategies.
07 Aug 2025
Northern Michigan cherries face climate, market and labor challenges. Through tradition, innovation and diversification, growers and communities are working to preserve an agricultural and cultural heritage that shapes the identity of the region.
31 Jul 2025
The Pacific Northwest cherry season is threatened by a severe labor shortage. Fears of deportations and the lack of pickers risk compromising the harvest, especially affecting small growers in Washington, Oregon, and California during a crucial period.
