Argentina: Early cherry harvest begins in Río Negro with good market prices

Published 2024년 10월 28일

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The article announces the commencement of the cherry harvest in Río Negro, Argentina, with early varieties like Nimba and Pacific Red expected to yield around 8,000 tons, potentially surpassing last year's exports. These new varieties, currently priced highly due to their limited supply, are being evaluated for air shipping, particularly to China, where initial prices ranged from US$ 35 to US$ 45 per kilo. The export value from Valle Medio, which is expected to be available for air travel next week, could reach prices similar to these, promising substantial returns for the fruit.

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This Monday, the first cherry harvest of the season begins in Río Negro. The first fruits to be harvested come from plantations of early varieties, which are the cherries offered on the market in a window where there is generally a very limited supply. And, consequently, the values achieved on the shelves - both locally and internationally - reach the highest levels of the season, explained Más Producción. Aníbal Caminiti, General Manager of the Argentine Chamber of Integrated Cherry Producers (CAPCI) explained that “the variety that will begin to be harvested is having a good color and very interesting commercial sizes around 30 millimeters. In the early zone of Río Negro, for varieties such as Nimba and Pacific Red, this year's harvest is expected for the last week of October, to then continue in the first week of November with those of the Royal group.” The projections for this season show the possibility that Argentina will exceed 8,000 tons of cherry exports. “These are the ...

Source: Portaldelcampo