Freeze-Dried cherries are sourced in sweet and sour varieties: two variations that may require different supplier qualifications. Filter by variety on Nutrada to find GFSI-certified suppliers and request bulk quotes.
| Value | Description |
| Botanical name | *Prunus avium* (sweet), *Prunus cerasus* (sour) |
| Available forms | Whole pitted, halved, diced, powder |
| Origins | USA, Turkey, Serbia, Poland |
| Certifications | GFSI (BRCGS, IFS, FSSC 22000), EU Organic, Kosher, Halal |
| Common applications | Trail mixes, baking, functional foods, confectionery |
| Packaging | 5-25 kg bags |
| MOQ | 20kg |
| Category | Freeze-Dried Fruits Wholesale |
| Variety | What it means for procurement | Typical application |
| Sweet cherries (Bing) | Dark red colour, balanced sweetness, volume pricing | Trail mixes, chocolate products, general baking |
| Sour cherries (Montmorency) | Tart profile, functional positioning, competitive market pricing | Sleep support formulations, anti-inflammatory products |
| Form | What it means for procurement | Typical application |
| Whole pitted | Primary commercial format, visual appeal priority | Trail mixes, premium snack inclusions |
| Halved | Better distribution in baked goods, easier portioning | Muffins, granola, cereal applications |
| Diced | Uniform piece size, cost-effective processing | Industrial baking, prepared foods |
| Powder | High concentration, easy blending, concentrated processing | Beverage mixes, supplement formulations |
Serbian processors increasingly hold IFS and BRC certification for EU market access, with Oblacinska variety dominating processing volumes from May harvest windows. Turkey leads global cherry production with Napolyon and 0900 Ziraat varieties, while Polish infrastructure handles sour cherry alongside other berry processing on shared production lines. Michigan and Washington state produce high-grade Montmorency and Bing cherries under USDA grading standards that define colour and size specifications for export markets. US supply operates counter-seasonal to Southern Hemisphere origins, providing year-round procurement flexibility.
Freeze-Dried cherries absorb moisture rapidly above 60% relative humidity, requiring nitrogen-flushed packaging or controlled atmosphere storage. Standard packaging uses 5-25 kg multi-layer bags with moisture barrier properties. Buyers must verify whether products contain added sugar from juice-infusing processes, as this affects clean-label positioning and nutritional declarations.
USA and Poland hold both EU Organic and USDA NOP certification for Freeze-Dried cherries, with Michigan Montmorency offering the deepest organic supply depth. Turkish organic certification focuses primarily on sweet varieties from Aegean region producers.
Consumer packaging formats include stand-up pouches, jars, and resealable sachets from 50g to 500g retail sizes. Private label MOQ typically starts at 500-1000 units per SKU. Buyers must specify sweet versus sour variety before production begins, as flavour profiles are not interchangeable across applications.
Manufacturers concentrate in cherry-growing regions with established freeze-drying infrastructure, particularly Serbia, Turkey, and North America. Freeze-Dried plums share production lines with cherries at Serbian and Turkish stone fruit processors. Request batch-specific CoA covering moisture content, microbiological status, and anthocyanin levels.
Nutrada lists GFSI-certified Freeze-Dried cherries suppliers from USA, Turkey, Serbia, and Poland, covering sweet and sour varieties across conventional and organic supply. All orders are placed directly with certified suppliers, with no intermediary.
Last updated: Apr 10, 2026
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