30 Apr 2025
In spring 2025, extreme frost hit Turkey’s highland orchards, slashing cherry yields by up to 70%. Export complications, rising prices, and a shorter harvest expected. Growers aim to protect quality, reduce waste, and maintain profitability.
14 Mar 2025
The decision was motivated by the desire to have more control over product quality and to reduce financial risks. "We will no longer buy fruit as in the past," said Gökyigit.
01 Nov 2024
The outlook is favourable for Turkish cherry exporters, which in 2024 experienced one of the best seasons in recent years, thanks to an already improved performance the previous year. In 2023, exports amounted to USD 83 million.
Markets Production Press review
06 Dec 2023
According to Faostat, total cherry production in the world reached 2,765,827 tons in 2022. Turkey ranked first in cherry production with 656,041 tons, followed by Chile and Uzbekistan.
27 Apr 2023
With a turnover of over 60 million euro, Giacovelli srl is one of the leading producers and marketers of fruit and vegetables in Apulia. Its passion and specialisation for cherries makes it one of Italy's leading producers of the red summer fruit.
