Kanda Agriculture, operating under the Harvest brand, plans to increase its production in 2026. According to the company’s representative Tamar Berulava, the expected total yield for the year is approximately 1.44 million kilograms.
Despite challenging weather conditions last year, the company exceeded its expected yield. This year, specific varieties in the orchard are entering full bearing, with optimistic expectations. For instance, the company anticipates about 100 tons of apricots, 200 tons of peaches, 240 tons of flat peaches, and around 850 tons of apples. Notably, Kanda Agriculture will also harvest its first crop of cherries, expecting about 43 tons, which will be positioned in the high-end price segment. The cherries come from Spanish varieties and the orchard follows a Spanish model.
Additionally, the company will harvest plums for the first time, expecting 30 tons, along with pears and almonds.
Berulava also mentioned that a 3-5% price increase is expected in 2026, primarily due to labor shortages. The company has raised its workers' daily wages by 10% compared to the previous year. Currently, 15 people are employed, but seasonal demand requires 20 permanent workers and an additional 20 during the fruit harvest.
Regarding infrastructure, the company does not have new projects planned for this year but will begin using a 600-ton refrigerator for the first time in a test phase.
