Tasmanian Cherries

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Being an island, Tasmania is known to have a temperate maritime climate, which is a favourable condition for growing cherry trees. Such a climate will mean longer and gentler growing periods; cherry fruit trees grown in such an environment will yield cherries that develop slowly and, consequently, are fuller flavoured as a result. Whats more, Tasmania is internationally recognised for its Area Freedom status for the Fruit Fly, and strict quarantine controls have made the state free from several important diseases and pests (like fire blight). This highly pest- and disease-free status means that very small amounts of chemicals are required to maintain cherry orchards, and thus higher quality fruits are produced.

Cherry season in Tasmania begins mid to late December and ends at around late February. The peak production period is from mid to late January. After being harvested, cherries for export are hydrocooled and packed in specially designed equipment to meet export specifications. The food safety and quality assurance system observed in the state makes the cherry fruits suitable for export.