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.
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,...
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.
Stemilt to expand cherry season through collaboration
Stemilt Growers announced that it has signed a commercial agreement to grow the KIR series of cherries.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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.
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.
North American Produce Buyers hires import executive
Cristian Tagle recently joined North American Produce Buyers Ltd. as senior vice president of South American imports.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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