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2026 Cranberry Harvest Forecast: Moving Back Toward Historical Norms

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As the growing season advances across North America's key cranberry-producing regions, field observations point to generally favorable conditions. Following the contrasting growing conditions experienced across regions in 2025, growers have benefited this year from weather that has supported flowering, pollination, and fruit development. While several weeks remain before harvest begins, current indicators suggest a North American crop that is trending closer to historical averages. Expected volumes are nevertheless projected to be below those of the past two harvests, which were exceptionally large in several production areas. On a global scale, cranberry production could also be slightly lower than last year.

QUEBEC: A Return Toward More Typical Production Levels
NEW BRUNSWICK: Significantly Improved Conditions
WISCONSIN: A Return to More Balanced Production
MASSACHUSETTS: Encouraging Growing Conditions

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Organic Crop: Outlook Still Developing

Organic cranberry fields are currently showing good potential and are in generally healthy condition. However, pressure from certain pests remains an important factor to monitor closely in the coming weeks. While it is still too early to draw conclusions regarding final volumes, growing conditions to date have generally been favorable. spacer50px

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Market Conditions

Inventories remain limited among several processors, particularly for organic cranberry products, where availability continues to be tight. Processing capacity remains constrained, while uncertainty surrounding trade tariffs persists. We encourage customers to stay in close contact with their Fruit d'Or representative to monitor market developments and ensure timely supply planning. spacer50px

It’s the simple everyday things that make our berries so tender, tasty, healthy and give them the perfect texture. Each parcel of land we farm with care and respect. Each extra day we wait to ensure crops are harvested at peak ripeness. Each minute saved between field and freezer. Each berry perfectly preserved. Each unwanted substance detected and eliminated. And each delicious bite our customers enjoy.

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