19 Dec 2023
Chile is by far the largest cherry exporter globally, exporting 414,000 tonnes of cherries from November 2022 to February 2023. By region, Europe is the largest producer of cherries and accounts for 32% of global production.
15 Dec 2023
Rabobank senior analyst Gonzalo Salinas monitors global trends in the cherry trade as the Southern Hemisphere prepares for the 2023/24 season. At the end of 2023, there are mixed trends in the entire cherry sector.
05 Dec 2023
Pia Piggott, associate analyst at RaboResearch, says export markets are particularly important: "Exports account for about 25 percent of the Australian cherry industry's sales volume, but nearly 40 percent of the value of sales".
18 Oct 2023
The Bureau has declared the El Nino phenomenon in Australia, which leads to warmer and drier conditions during the spring and summer. If these conditions are forecast until early next year, this could lead to a delayed start to the wet season in the north.
04 Oct 2023
Nick Noske, President of Cherry Growers Australia, emphasises the importance of traceability to improve the competitiveness of cherries in international markets by strengthening the provenance, authenticity and safety of products.
29 Sep 2023
The Cherry Growers Australia producer association revealed marketing strategies to win over the Australian consumer, new overseas markets to target, and challenges to be faced during the coming season.
07 Sep 2023
The Victorian cherry season starts at the beginning of November and reaches good volumes by the middle of the month, continuing until after Christmas including a long festive season - a perfect match for festivals and gifts. The season lasts about 100 days.
