cherries

Produce industry headlines: May 5, 2026

Read bout Target's revival, Albertson's struggles, Publix leaders' retirement, top restaurant trends of 2026, crop updates, and more.

5 months ago 2 minute read

Produce industry headlines: April 27, 2026

Links include a look inside Food Lion's loyalty program, restaurants deal with high has prices, California and NW cherry updates,...

5 months ago 2 minute read

Produce industry headlines: April 9, 2026

Today read about PCC's Northwest expansion and Publix expanding in Kroger territory, Walmart's DC closure, organic demand creation, and more.

5 months ago 2 minute read

Stemilt to expand cherry season through collaboration

Stemilt Growers announced that it has signed a commercial agreement to grow the KIR series of cherries.

5 months ago 4 minute read

CMI Orchards expands American Dream program for national anniversary

As America gears up for its 250th anniversary, CMI Orchards is bringing the celebration with a special edition American Dream program.

5 months ago 5 minute read

Cherry Central Cooperative names new President and CEO

Cherry Central Cooperative has hired Helena Beckett as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective April 13, 2026.

5 months ago 4 minute read

EFI certification extends across cherries

Superfresh Growers announced a major expansion of its EFI certification, now covering the majority of the company’s cherry acreage.

6 months ago 4 minute read

USDA proposes rule to modify handling requirements for Washington sweet cherries

This action would increase the minimum size requirement of all sweet cherry varieties, except the Rainier, Royal Anne, and similar...

6 months ago 2 minute read

ProduceIQ: January shivers, cherries deliver

Many commodities are trading at relatively low levels to start the year, even as tomatoes, peppers, and avocados edge higher...

8 months ago 4 minute read

Honeybear Brands starts Chilean cherry season

Honeybear Brands announces it is shipping cherries from Chile to meet the holiday and winter shopping demand for the popular...

10 months ago 2 minute read

Stemilt promotes new pear packaging, additions to apple program, and premium Kyle’s Pick Cherries

Stemilt has found new ways to help retailers drive incremental sales through packaging for its three tree fruits: apples, pears,...

11 months ago 4 minute read

Sun World and Pairwise partner to develop pitless cherry

Sun World International and Pairwise announce a joint venture to collaborate in specialty fruit, beginning with a pitless cherry. 

12 months ago 4 minute read

Chilean fruit exports reach a new record in 2025

Between January and July of this year, Chilean exports of goods and services totaled $60.961 billion and $1.816 billion, respectively.

1 year ago 1 minute read

North American Produce Buyers hires import executive

Cristian Tagle recently joined North American Produce Buyers Ltd. as senior vice president of South American imports.

1 year ago 1 minute read

Stemilt now shipping premium high-elevation cherries through mid-September

A Half Mile Closer to the Moon cherries are available to offer retailers the opportunity to drive cherry sales through...

1 year ago 3 minute read

ProduceIQ: Sweet corn surges, but cherry prices hit record lows

As a heat dome settles over the southern U.S., growers are closely monitoring the skies while markets respond to shifting...

1 year ago 4 minute read

Superfresh Growers partners with Festival Foods on record-breaking cherry display

On July 16, the De Pere, WI Festival Foods will host the largest cherry display in company history with fruit...

1 year ago 3 minute read

ProduceIQ: A week of rain, dropping prices, and raspberry deals

The ProduceIQ index is well below average for week #27 due to the historically low prices of heavily weighted commodities...

1 year ago 3 minute read

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