Hungary: Excellent quality, but there will be fewer cherries this year

The quality of domestic cherries is outstanding, and Hungary is still one of the most decisive actors in the European Union in the cultivation of which. Due to last year's drought, this year's frosts and the unusually cold, rainy weather favorable to fungal diseases, this year's cherry yield is expected to be somewhat lower than last year's, but the fruit quality is nevertheless excellent. Hungary is a silver medal cherry producer in the EU, in second place after Poland. The quality of Hungarian fruit is not only special, but also its taste is unique. The color, taste, berry size, seed-to-flesh ratio and texture of the Hungarian varieties are superior to foreign competitors, so they are in demand not only in the processing industry but also in the fresh market. Cherries should preferably be eaten fresh, as this is how their physiologically favorable properties are utilized with the best efficiency. He explained that the conscious decision is to consume domestic fruits harvested at ...