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Core Viewpoint - The recent surge in cherry sales during the Spring Festival has been marred by reports of poor quality cherries, leading to some supermarkets, like Pang Donglai, removing Chilean cherries from their shelves and replacing them with Australian and New Zealand varieties, which are priced higher [1][4]. Group 1: Market Response - Pang Donglai supermarket has completely removed Chilean cherries due to quality issues, with many bad fruits reported [1]. - The current cherries available in the supermarket are from Australia and New Zealand, with prices significantly higher; for example, a 2 kg gift box of Australian cherries is priced at 380 yuan, equating to 190 yuan per kg [1]. - The supermarket staff indicated uncertainty about future purchases of cherries as the cherry season is nearing its end [4]. Group 2: Price Trends - The price of Chilean cherries has seen a significant decline; for instance, the price of "3J grade" Chilean cherries dropped from 159.9 yuan per kg in November 2025 to 79.9 yuan per kg by January 2026 [4]. - In the Hema supermarket, promotional prices for "2J grade" cherry gift boxes fell to 99 yuan for 5 kg (approximately 20 yuan per kg) during January, down from around 180 yuan for the same quantity the previous month [4]. - The wholesale price of imported Chilean cherries on February 5 was approximately 22% lower than the previous year and 39% lower than two years prior, marking a five-year low for this season [4]. Group 3: Quality Concerns - Many consumers have reported poor quality cherries, with issues such as bitter taste and internal spoilage despite a fresh appearance [6]. - A significant portion of Chilean cherries is sold in China, especially during the peak consumption period around New Year and Spring Festival, with over 90% of Chilean cherries exported to the Chinese market [6]. - Experts suggest that the early arrival of cherries this season, combined with supply chain pressures, has led to quality degradation, as older stock was not sold quickly enough, resulting in spoilage [6].