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ANASAC bets on sustainability to lead the future of Chilean cherry production

Tech management

12 Nov 2025

At Fruittrade 2025, ANASAC shared its strategies to strengthen sustainable fruit farming in Chile. Focused on cherries, the company presented tech solutions and economic incentives to promote low-impact practices and boost international competitiveness.

Melinda and Vip join forces for mountain cherries: historic deal starts in 2026

Production

11 Nov 2025

Melinda and Vip sign a supply chain deal to enhance mountain cherries starting in 2026. The alliance between Val di Non and Val Venosta aims to combine quality, volume, and market strategy to meet growing demand for high-altitude cherries with unique taste and identity.

Export cherries: without consistent management, there’s no quality

Quality

11 Nov 2025

The 2024/25 season revealed serious quality issues in Chilean cherries, with high rejection rates in China. Expert Patricio Morales urges consistent orchard discipline, bigger fruit sizes and smarter management to stay competitive in demanding global markets.

StePacPPC Showcases in Hong Kong Packaging That’s Revolutionizing Chilean Cherries

Post-harvest​

10 Nov 2025

At Asia Fruit Logistica, StePacPPC revealed how its patented Xflow technology is reshaping Chilean cherry exports to China through automated, modified atmosphere packaging that reduces labor and material use, preserves freshness and enhances food safety across the supply chain.

South Africa cherries 2025/26: record harvest and new varieties from Western Cape

Production

10 Nov 2025

The 2025/26 cherry harvest begins in South Africa’s Western Cape with new varieties and a 16% rise in production. Exports to Europe, the UK and China benefit from earlier harvests, larger fruit sizes and improved cold chain handling for premium quality.

Argentine cherries hit record: up to 30 euros per kilo in early harvest

Markets

07 Nov 2025

The 2025 Argentine cherry season opens with record prices: up to 30 euros per kilo at retail and over 20 wholesale. Limited supply and strong demand are making the domestic market increasingly competitive compared to exports, especially during this early part of the season.

Australian cherries: winning strategies across social media, retail and Asian export

Markets

07 Nov 2025

In 2024/25, Hort Innovation drove a full-scale strategy to promote Australian cherries: targeted social campaigns, retail training, and Asian export promotions led to an 11.8% sales boost in stores and a 46% export growth in Vietnam, strengthening the entire supply chain.

Vignola renews its consortia: Lenzarini and Cavani lead the fruit sector forward

Specialties

06 Nov 2025

Vignola's fruit consortia renew leadership after Andrea Bernardi's passing. Lenzarini and Cavani take over, aiming for continuity, innovation and unity while enhancing the territory and supporting IGP cherries and plums across the local agri-food system.

Chilean cherries land in New York, kicking off 2025-26 season with premium quality

Markets

06 Nov 2025

The 2025-26 Chilean cherry season kicks off with an air shipment to New York. Crunchy, sweet, high-quality fruit sets the tone. Forever Fresh targets the US market to reduce reliance on China and strengthen winter exports with premium, carefully selected varieties.

Chile launches cherry pulp burger: less fat, more added value

Specialties

30 Oct 2025

In Chile, a new cherry pulp burger cuts fat by up to 16% while adding value to fruit excluded from exports. Developed by a university team, the project blends innovation, sustainability, and waste recovery into a product for health-conscious consumers and emerging markets.