Te Mata Exports takes a lead role in working with local
cherry growers to supply global partners. Our team
understand the specialist requirements and attention
to detail required when dealing with top quality export
cherries.
With cold winters and long hot summers, Central Otago
has the ideal climate for producing premium cherry
crops. These highly sought after fruit are popular
worldwide, particularly across Asian markets. At Te Mata
Exports, we pride ourselves on supplying the freshest
cherries possible. Our fruit is graded in 26, 28, 30 and
32mm + sizes and packed into 1kg, 2kg and 5kg boxes.
EARLY JANUARY
A dark red, sweet, attractive, heart
shaped cherry, which ranges in size.
Was the mainstay before “Sweetheart”.
LAPIN
MID SEASON
Large, mahogany red cherry with
excellent firmness and flavour.
KORDIA
MID SEASON
Dark fleshed cherry , firm and delicious
SWEETHEARTS
MID SEASON
Large crunchy, heart-shaped, bright
red with a mild sweet flesh and
outstanding firmness, travels well,
small pit. Very popular with growers
and buyers.
STACCATO
LATE SEASON
One of the very best late ripening
cherries. It’s large, very crunchy red,
black cherry with super sweet burgundy
flesh, very small seed.
