News about China

The supply chain must address the requirements relating to cherry shipments to China

Markets

25 May 2026

Chile’s cherry logistics to China face pressure after a 2025-2026 season with above 445,000 tonnes exported and lower-than-expected returns. At the Global Cherry Summit, Frutas de Chile highlights efficiency, cold chain and reliable transit timing for Cherry Express services.

The new era of Chilean cherries: lower supply or greater precision?

Tech management

21 May 2026

Chilean cherries are entering a new phase shaped by quality, agronomic precision and the demands of the Chinese market. From orchard management to post-harvest, Chile is focusing on uniform, large, competitive fruit with strong commercial value in the global market.

Epicarp colorimetry and integrated metabolomics: toward reliable predictive models of ripening in sweet cherry

Quality

20 May 2026

A Chinese study shows how epicarp colorimetry can accurately indicate sweet cherry ripening by linking skin color, anthocyanins, soluble solids and fruit quality, supporting targeted harvesting and artificial vision technologies.

The Chilean cherry industry: the problem is not the market, but the system

Production

19 May 2026

Chile’s cherry industry faces a decisive stage marked by volume growth, reliance on China, logistics pressure and weaker prices. Specialized consultants point to quality, coordination and long-term sustainability as the key drivers to protect market value.

The global cherry market favours the northern hemisphere

Markets

11 May 2026

The global cherry market is shifting as China, the USA, Europe and Turkey strengthen the Northern Hemisphere’s role through freshness, faster logistics and steady supply, while the Southern Hemisphere faces longer transit times and higher operational risks.

The scale dilemma and the value of Chilean cherries in the Chinese market

Markets

04 May 2026

Chilean cherries are facing a decisive shift in China: protecting their premium positioning, managing rising export volumes and turning technical quality into a shared industry standard to safeguard value, reputation and long-term profitability in the Chinese market.

Claudia Soler: "The future of Chilean cherries does not lie in volume, but in promoting a fruit of superior quality"

Events

28 Apr 2026

The Chilean cherry sector shifts strategy: less rapid growth, more focus on quality, logistics and reputation. The Chinese market is more demanding, while the industry targets higher standards and diversification to sustain value.

Jerte Valley: cherry harvest gets underway – high quality and exports on the horizon

Production

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.

China is placing a strong emphasis on the production of extra-early cherries

Retail

14 Apr 2026

Exclusively for Cherry Times readers, a photo report on the first ‘Made in China’ cherries appearing in the Asian giant’s supermarkets in week 15 (the second week of April).

From field to table: a new integrated approach to maintaining cherry quality

Post-harvest​

30 Mar 2026

Field analysis in China of cherries shipped from Chile highlights the critical role of postharvest management. Extended storage, long transit times, and market saturation require advanced packaging solutions to preserve freshness, ensure quality, and reduce losses.