Tag: cherries

Superfresh Growers is proud to announce that it will expand its sweet cherry production by 30% this summer, thanks to the addition of a state-of-the-art packing line.

Chile has shipped 58% more volume to the U.S. compared to the same time last year, and Chilean Cherry promotions have been in full swing since late December.

According to the to the new estimate from the ASOEX Cherries Committee, fresh cherry exports will reach 80 million boxes, amounting to 400,000 tons.

Barring major freeze events, overall produce markets will fall from now through early March as Mexican production reaches maximum throughput.

The grape season in Peru and cherry season in Chile had their shipments interrupted due to demonstrations by different transport sectors of both countries in protest against the rise in fuel costs.

As the second largest cherry importer, Pacific Trellis Fruit is looking forward to the upcoming import Cherry season.

Chilean cherry exports to the U.S. are expected to repeat the dynamism of the previous season, while table grapes and blueberries are expected to decrease around 7 percent in volume.

According to ASOEX Cherries Committee’s most recent estimate for the 2022-2023 season, Chile will reach 446,769 tons in exports, reflecting a 25 percent increase compared to the previous season.

The 2022 cherry season will bring the 10th year anniversary of 4th generation cherry grower, Kyle Mathison’s, A Half Mile Closer to the Moon cherries.

The Northwest cherry season got off to a rocky start with lighter supplies than usual, and as a result, the USDA did not report pricing on cherries from early June until the end of June.