The California cherry crop is down this season. Thankfully what is available, is exceptional export quality (as our photos below show). We have started with Coral Champagne and Royal Hazel cherry varieties. Both varieties are showing good brix, color, firmness (crunchy), and size.
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Sutherland S.A. Produce, is excited to be offered USA Blueberries this season to all our Vietnam clients. We have more than 30 years blueberry experience.
All our existing clients, a Sutherland sales representative will be contacting you soon to put together a USA blueberry program. New clients, for more information or discuss a program, please contact us to discuss your requirements. We are starting California export quality grapes May 25th in the Coachella Valley region. With new acreage reaching maturity this season, we are expecting our early export volumes to increase by 1000%. Early varieties will include:
We will be packing in several grape labels this season. Although much of the best fruit will be packed in our Smiling Buddha and Smiling Buddha Gold labels. We ship globally daily by Air and Sea to Asia, Middle East & EU countries. Please contact us to discuss a grape program to ensure availability. SMILING BUDDHA GOLD LABEL
Sutherland S.A. Produce is excited to be starting the 2019 California cherry season. The cherry crop is looking better than anticipated, with larger export volumes available this season.
We will have our QC teams on-site at each facility, to oversee and manage export packing standards; and ensure quality continues to meet our client's expectations. Shipping globally daily to Asia, Middle East and EU. As usual, we require a program to ensure we are able to meet your needs. Our Sale's team welcomes your visits and enquiries, please contact us for more details. The first California export grade cherries began a few days ago. The harvest is light this season with volumes down 55% from 2017. Early varieties in the southern districts were impacted by spring weather, and volumes will continue to be light until late next week. The first strong export variety has been Coral Champagne Cherries. Surprisingly very good firmness, above average brix (sugar), and larger-than-normal row size percentages.
Today's packout averages are as follows:
FOB prices remain high for another few days until volumes increase. Fumigated and non-Fumigated cherries are available. Rainier cherries and Bing Cherries expected to start harvesting in the next week. More photos are available at www.cherrysnobs.com Please contact us for a more in-depth market report. Sutherland ships to over 30 countries globally. Always available for a chat at your convenience. Fruit Quality Continues to be Excellent Presently we have been packing Coral, Chelan, Tulares & Brooks varieties. No major quality defects. Fruit has been of excellent quality, California is having one of its' best seasons in years.
Currently offering 2 grades of cherries: Asia Premium Quality +295 Firmtech Color: 3-4 Brix: 16.5 - 20 Regular Export Quality Min: +250 Firmtech Color: 2.5 - 5 Brix: 16-18 Great News! We are beginning our cherry season in about 7 days! Weather and Crop conditions so far have been ideal and we are anticipating excellent crop availability. The first varieties will be Brooks and Coral Champagne, and Rainier, followed by Bing. Sutherland's QC Team as usual, will be going down to California on Thursday to inspect cherry orchards and monitor quality.
Rick and the rest of the team will follow in a few days. We will continue to assess quality, oversee packing, and ship daily to our clients globally. Please give us a call or email us, if we have not yet contacted you. Looking forward to a great cherry season in California. |