29 Jul 2026
UPA-UCE and Asaja urge the Extremadura government to launch an emergency plan for cherry growers in northern Cáceres after storms caused losses above €20 million, destroyed harvests, cut farm income below production costs and exposed major gaps in crop insurance today.
29 Jul 2026
In the United Kingdom, BeeSAM2 combines artificial intelligence and computer vision to detect bee visits to cherry blossoms with high accuracy, reducing manual analysis while improving research into pollination, fruit set, crop stability and orchard productivity.
28 Jul 2026
Effective phytosanitary management of cherry wood requires prevention, accurate diagnosis and integrated strategies. Sanitary pruning, inoculum reduction, targeted treatments, biostimulation and seasonal monitoring help contain bacterial diseases and wood-decay fungi.
28 Jul 2026
In Kent, England, Agrícola San Clemente and FGA Farming are building an innovative cherry production model that combines technology, Chilean varieties, protective tunnels and seasonal workers from Chile to supply premium fruit directly to the British retail market.
28 Jul 2026
A study conducted in Piedmont shows how prohexadione-calcium improves firmness, metabolic stability and storage quality in Sweet Saretta cherries, preserving sugars, anthocyanins, polyphenols and antioxidant capacity throughout the post-harvest period and market value.
27 Jul 2026
Etna PDO Cherry and the prized Mastrantonio variety enjoy a strong 2026 season, with high quality, firm fruit and harvests extending to late July. Higher-altitude orchards create new market opportunities, while growers face suzukii fruit fly, irrigation and grower unity.
27 Jul 2026
Washington State’s 2026 cherry harvest begins with a smaller crop, good fruit quality, encouraging yields and favorable prices. Mark Grassel examines harvest timing, nighttime picking, climatic risks, labor needs and the challenges shaping a promising season to date.
24 Jul 2026
In China, consumers judge Chilean cherries beyond origin and size: sweetness, firmness, freshness and consistent quality now shape purchasing decisions. Reviews on RedNote reveal a more informed market, focused on the real value delivered by every box with each purchase.
23 Jul 2026
Chile is preparing a mission to China, Vietnam and Indonesia to streamline fruit exports, reduce phytosanitary barriers and improve logistics. Fresh cherries, cold treatments, fruit fly rules and new market openings across key Asian destinations will now lead the agenda.
23 Jul 2026
New cherry genetics are strengthening India’s export ambitions. In Kashmir, premium varieties, high-density orchards and postharvest investments are opening new opportunities in global markets and supporting the growth of the country’s cherry industry in export markets.
08 Apr 2025
Dr. Jesús Alonso, postharvest scientist at CSIC, joins the Cherry Times technical scientific commitee. With deep expertise in cherry quality, storage technologies, and sustainable solutions, he supports innovation and technical development across the entire cherry supply chain.
30 Jan 2025
For an in-depth look at the topics of varietal innovation and modern commercial development strategies for new cherry varieties, Stefano Lugli of Cherry Times interviewed James Calissi, owner of Calissi Farm, a company specialising in nursery and management of new varieties.
31 Dec 2024
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24 Jun 2024
On Thursday, 20 June, a training meeting was held for farmers and technicians during which experts from CS Laimburg presented the results of the latest ongoing trials focusing on planting systems and techniques for managing cerasites.
11 Jun 2024
The study compared 3 Grace Star plants with increasing density (low, medium and high), without cover, between the provinces of Modena and Forlì-Cesena. As the data show, the cherry tree in Emilia-Romagna is still a profitable investment.
15 May 2024
Italy continues to lose positions in the ranking of the largest cherry producers in the world. Currently, the beautiful country is in seventh place, surpassed by Spain and chased by Greece. In just three five-year periods, national production has dropped by 15%.
14 May 2024
Biosolutions can become a fundamental "pivot" for setting innovative technical lines worldwide. May 9th within Macfrut 2024 the International Congress titled: "Which biosolutions for quality cherries?" took place. Summaries of the presentations will be published on Cherry Times.
24 Apr 2024
From 2013 to 2022, world production increased from 2.3 to 2.75 million tonnes, while trade flows rose from 350,000 to 940,000 tonnes, an increase of 266%. The value of traded goods reached a record 4.3 billion euro.
15 Apr 2024
World supply rose from 1.85 to 2.75 million tonnes from 2008 to 2022, an increase of about 50%. The geography of world supply has not changed substantially over the past 15 years, although a concentration in a few countries can be observed.
07 Nov 2025
ValenteProtect© systems provide protection from rain, hail and insects, helping cherry growers secure abundant, healthy and market-ready harvests. Rain, Multishield and Insect Net systems ensure complete seasonal protection for top-quality yields.
04 Feb 2025
Meda™ varieties have been evaluated in Europe for three seasons now. All have been selected with a minimum of 35-40 days post-harvest. Meda™'s is the only breeding programme that has used postharvest as a selection filter.
02 Oct 2024
Significant data have been obtained in intensive French cherry orchards using cherry trees produced by Salvi Vivai (some of them from the Sweet series and the Marysa variety, all coming from the research program of University of Bologna).
27 Apr 2023
With a turnover of over 60 million euro, Giacovelli srl is one of the leading producers and marketers of fruit and vegetables in Apulia. Its passion and specialisation for cherries makes it one of Italy's leading producers of the red summer fruit.
