Cherries are set to be an export crop for Hawke's Bay, selling into overseas markets already established by Otago growers. He said the supply of Hawke's Bay cherries is set to exceed national demand. "We have the possibility of exporting cherries, in the first instance, out of Hawke's Bay. Then we can grow the growing, of the hectarage of cherries in Hawke's Bay. He said the export of Hawke's Bay cherries is a few seasons away, with the possibility yet to be fully discussed by industry.

Source: New Zealand Herald February 20, 2021 20:48 UTC