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Summer Cherry King Arrives: Vendors Share Secrets for Sweet Prices

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Washington cherries have arrived in Taiwanese markets, with prices for standard grades around NT$250-270 per catty.
  • Importers expect prices to drop below NT$200 per catty once sea-freighted cherries become available.
  • Despite a four-year drought, Washington cherry farmers anticipate a good harvest with high-quality fruit due to irrigation systems.

The peak season for Washington cherries, hailed as the "summer cherry overlord," has begun, with air-freighted fruit now appearing in traditional Taiwanese markets. Consumers can currently find standard-grade cherries priced between NT$250 and NT$270 per catty.

This year's start is good, but Washington has declared a drought for the fourth consecutive year, which remains a concern.

— Jon DeVaneyChairman of the Washington State Tree Fruit Association on the current season's outlook and drought concerns.

Market vendors anticipate a significant price drop once sea-freighted cherries arrive. They predict prices could fall below NT$200 per catty, offering consumers a sweeter deal. This anticipated price reduction is a key point of interest for shoppers looking to enjoy the popular fruit.

Farmers who have water leasing plans in place should be able to grow a quality crop and deliver the quality cherries consumers expect.

— Jon DeVaneyChairman of the Washington State Tree Fruit Association on managing water resources for crop quality.

Meanwhile, in Washington state, cherry growers are optimistic about the harvest. Early reports suggest good yields with large, brightly colored, and high-quality fruit. Despite facing a fourth consecutive year of drought, farmers are managing water resources effectively through irrigation systems and water leasing plans. This ensures they can produce the quality cherries consumers expect.

Cherries harvested this year will be shipped to at least 20 different countries.

— Eric PatrickChairman of the Northwest Cherry Commission on the global export reach of Washington cherries.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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