Tag: cherries

The Cherry Committee of Frutas de Chile projects 59 percent export growth over last season, leaders said during a “Cherry Blossom” event that took place in Chimbarongo

BLOOM FRESH, one of the world’s leading premium fruit-breeding companies, specializing in table grapes, cherries, and raisins, proudly announces the grand opening of its state-of-the-art breeding campus, FRUITWORKS, the BLOOM FRESH Discovery Center, in McFarland, California.

Blazer Wilkinson Gee, a leading year-round grower and shipper of Foxy Brand Strawberries and Blueberries, today announced its expansion into the marketing of South American citrus, grapes, and cherries.

Despite the headline-grabbing nature of our big news weekend, the headline most affecting produce markets is the heat wave holding a fierce grip over the West.

There is no denying that we are in the throes of the dog days of summer. As we begin this week, heat is the most widespread weather hazard across Central and North America growing regions.

Odepa announced in its news bulletin that from January to April 2024, fruit exports were close to 1.5 million tons (+3.8 percent) only surpassed in 2018, and in terms of value they reached a historical record of $4.441 billion FOB (+7.2 percent), increasing for the fourth consecutive year compared to the same period of the previous year.

Skylar Rae bi-color cherry harvest at CMI Orchards is in full swing for a profitable short season for retailers.

The harvest of Northwest-grown sweet cherries has begun, which means a new crop of this superfruit will start appearing in produce sections nationwide.

Organic cherries are making a comeback for the 2024 crop with an opportunity to promote and boost cherry dollars during key times in the season.

Orchard View Cherries is gearing up for a fruitful season, with an outlook of consistent, large sizing and mature sugars. Exclusively marketed by Oppy, the team eagerly awaits its first pick on June 13.