News about Production

Bad season for the Alicante mountain cherry: more than 70% of the harvest lost

Specialties

23 Jan 2025

This season, 1,500 tons out of the 5,000 that the 1,200 hectares in the province have the potential to produce were harvested. This represents a 70% decline, reaching 100% in several areas devastated by drought and lack of rain

Cherries among the top ten fruit crops in Australia in 2025

Production

23 Jan 2025

Cherries are widely considered a luxury fruit. Nationally, cherries are a favorite fruit for holidays. Internationally, markets in China, Japan, and South Korea lead significant demand, particularly during Lunar New Year and other cultural celebrations.

China: Chilean imports at pre-pandemic levels, logistics and technology optimise the process

Markets

22 Jan 2025

'Arrivals of Chilean cherries by sea have grown significantly this season. More than 40 ships of Chilean cherries have arrived since November and some will continue after the Spring Festival,' reports Zhu, director of Shenzhen Changhong Logistics Co.

Argentina: low volumes compared to last year, but quality ensures exports

Markets

22 Jan 2025

‘This season will not be bad for Argentinian exporters. Prices were maintained thanks to the quality of the cherries. We lacked volume, which unfortunately affected producers in Chubut,' said CAPCI Director General Aníbal Caminiti.

Chilean cherry festival conquers supermarkets in Vietnam

Markets

22 Jan 2025

Saigon Co.op is selling 100 tons of Chilean cherries at a promotional price of 199,000 VND/kg, 20-30% lower than the market price. On the first day of the launch, statistics showed that more than 20 tons of cherries were consumed.

Bad weather emergency in Valencia: the government allocates €1.5 million to relaunch cherry farms

Production

20 Jan 2025

Last year, extreme weather conditions and fires deeply affected this sector. The subsidies aim to mitigate the effects of adverse climatic factors that had a significant impact on the crop during the 2023 campaign.

Mendoza (Argentina): how early cherries become an opportunity for new global markets

Production

20 Jan 2025

Chilean agronomist Jorge Astudillo Galvez visited the farms of 15 producers in Mendoza to analyse production conditions and give technical advice, with the aim of providing a diagnosis on how to improve local production to reach new markets.

Chilean cherries in crisis: the Chinese market problem could ruin the 2025 season

Markets

17 Jan 2025

An impressive 59% growth in exports to the vast Chinese market has turned into a harsh “reality check. The excess supply has saturated the market and caused a 50% price drop, which no one had predicted. The situation has alarmed the Chilean industry of ambassadors in Asia.

Tasmanian cherries reach Taiwan for Lunar New Year

Markets

17 Jan 2025

A launch event to celebrate the official start of the Tasmanian cherries season was held on January 8 in Taipei. The event brought together the Tasmanian cherry industry, Fruit Growers Tasmania, Cherry Growers Australia, and Austrade, along with Taiwanese importers and buyers.

Chilean cherries in crisis: how the record-breaking season is affecting the Chinese market

Markets

15 Jan 2025

The cherry, considered a gift among family and friends as a good omen for prosperity and health, is being sold for up to 50 per cent less than last season's prices, and there have been price drops even in the most sought-after varieties.