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The battle to transport South American cherries is under way, with exporters firmly focused on Chinese markets, where the yields are best.

It’s a strong season, according to Chile Economico, with cherry production up some 36% year on year to 310,352 tonnes, with some 90% destined for China in a season that lasts almost up to Chinese new year in February.

Capacity – both air and sea – is now pouring into Santiago, and while Seabury data shows a slump in freighter ...

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