Export market for Fresh Cherry in Canada (11월, 2022)

Chilean fruit exporter, Camila Borquez Maldifassi, is planning to offer high-quality fruits like citrus and kiwis from Chile and other markets to Canada, Europe, and China as she anticipates a 25% increase in cherry volume for the southern hemisphere's winter season. She is currently focusing on the summer fruit season in Chile, which includes cherries, blueberries, white-fleshed nectarines, and sweet plums. However, she faces challenges such as transportation costs and uncertainty in transit times, which impact market distribution. The industry is organizing more shipments by freight vessels on the 'Cherry Express' to minimize disruptions. Due to COVID restrictions and the early celebration of the Chinese New Year, the industry is seeking to diversify into other markets, including Canada, Asian markets, and the United States, as China remains the primary market for Chilean cherries.