Not necessarily. Natural flavor can contain gluten. If they are not labeled gluten free, contact the manufacturer to ask about the source of the natural flavor. Natural flavor often contains barley.
Cherries are depitted in an automated process before they are turned into any cherry product. First, the cherries are cooled to a very low temperature so they are firm, and then a thin spike punches...
I'm pretty sure this type of preserved sweetened cherry can still be found in America. The factory is in the same street as the Jonas Brothers' house, or so i have heard. If you do happen to find...