Harvest kicked off last week in British Columbia, but growers are warning that overall volume is down meaningfully compared to 2025. Conditions vary sharply by region — some areas have very little fruit on the trees, while zones like Kelowna are reporting much better yields.
BC is a key summer cherry supplier to North American retail, and a smaller crop arriving on the heels of an already-compressed PNW cherry season tightens the supply picture further. Pricing support is a likely outcome when volumes are regionally inconsistent like this.
Buyers sourcing BC fruit should get clear commitments from shippers on sizing and volume early — the patchwork crop means supply reliability could be uneven week to week depending on growing area.