EU: Extremely high demand for frozen cherries

Frozen cherries are a sought-after product in Europe today and command high prices. Moreover, shortages of frozen cherries and currants stimulate demand for more niche fruit species. According to industry portals specializing in processing, there is currently an exceptionally high demand for frozen cherries in Europe. This is good news for processors, but also for fruit growers. The production is smaller, so it will be possible to sell it in its entirety by next season without any problems. A high-quality product can be sold on the European market for an average of PLN 8.80 - 9.40/kg (EUR 2.05 - 2.20/kg). The rate allows freezers to earn good money at the current purchase prices and gives an additional impulse to increase purchase prices at the end of the harvest. Extremely low yields mean that the vast majority of frozen blackcurrants are practically sold in the form of ...