Chilean cherry, a luxury product in Europe: The high value that a kilo reaches on this date

Chiles is one of the countries that stands out worldwide for its fruit exports, which year after year translate into thousands of tons of cargo that are sent to destinations such as Spain or the Netherlands. In this context, at this time there is a product that becomes the protagonist of Chilean shipments to the Old Continent: The cherry. And the Chilean cherry is considered a food that, in addition to being a luxury, is part of the experiences that can better liven up the Christmas atmosphere. As a dessert, in special preparations or simply as it is harvested, the Chilean cherry is transformed in the run-up to Christmas into a product in which in countries like Spain it is considered a luxury. Why so much? And those who want to enjoy the flavor of a kilo of cherries must pay between $22 and $35 per kilo. This, obviously, makes the Chilean cherry become a product that ends up being consumed by the wealthiest families in Europe. “The price of Chilean cherries is so high that it is ...