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Forecast for cherry production in Greece: it is best to let the weather speak for itself

Production

30 Apr 2026

Greece’s cherry season starts in Agia with strong production prospects and generally favorable weather conditions. However, potential rainfall and ongoing uncertainty are keeping the market cautious, as supply and demand dynamics could shift rapidly during May.

Tasmania cherries hit export record in 2025/26 season driven by Asia demand

Production

27 Apr 2026

Tasmania closes the 2025/26 cherry season with export values nearing $50 million, driven by strong Asian demand and higher prices. Hong Kong, China, and Taiwan lead growth, reinforcing the premium positioning of Tasmanian cherries globally.

The new bicolor variety Cheery Glow is gaining ground in Chile: the rollout begins with 200 hectares

Varieties

24 Apr 2026

Cheery Glow, Bloom Fresh’s early cherry, is expanding in Chile with 200 hectares. Low chill requirement, high quality and up to 60 days storage make it ideal for export to China, Europe and the United States, helping growers face climate challenges and competitive global markets.

Stemilt signs an agreement to grow the extra-late KIR varieties

Varieties

21 Apr 2026

Stemilt has signed an agreement with Brandt’s Fruit Trees and LFP to grow KIR cherries, late and ultra-late varieties bred in Germany, aiming to extend the commercial season through September and enhance the quality of premium cherry supply in the United States market.

The outlook is excellent for Valencian cherries: after four years of decline, the target is 1,500 tonnes

Specialties

21 Apr 2026

Cherry production in Castellón is set to recover after years of lows, with the sector expecting between 1,000 and 2,000 tonnes thanks to favorable flowering and fruit set. The coming weeks will be crucial, while olive groves continue to expand across farmland.

Export record: Moldova exported more sour cherries than it consumed

Production

20 Apr 2026

In 2025, Moldova reached a record in sour cherry exports, surpassing domestic consumption, with 55% of output shipped abroad. Rising prices and lack of irrigation are affecting fruit quality, yields and the overall competitiveness of the national cherry supply chain.

Genomics and cherries: the race is on in Jerte to develop new varieties better suited to the market

Breeding

16 Apr 2026

Genomics is accelerating cherry breeding in Spain’s Jerte Valley: Cicytex and local cooperatives launch a 2026-2030 project to identify new varieties faster, analysing 1,000 trees and 110 cultivars in one of Europe’s leading modern cherry-growing regions.

With a price of €80 per kilo, selling the first cherries remains a challenge

Markets

10 Apr 2026

The first Spanish greenhouse cherries reach the European market with very limited volumes and prices up to €80/kg. Strong demand from the Netherlands, Scandinavia and the UK, while the open-field season may start later than usual, impacting exports.

Cherry Levy: an Australian project to monitor cherry quality

Quality

10 Apr 2026

Cherry maturity monitoring in Australia analyzed over 2,000 samples across Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. 92% exceeded the 15° Brix threshold, providing a solid benchmark to define quality standards and support future decision-making across the industry.

New case of the illegal propagation of the Tip Top cherry variety

Varieties

09 Apr 2026

In Chile, a nursery in Molina was sanctioned for illegally propagating the Tip-Top cv. cherry without an ANA Chile® license. SAG ordered the seizure of the material, later destroyed by court order, as controls tighten across the cherry supply chain.