07 Jan 2026
A study from Miguel Hernández University in Alicante investigates the effect of melatonin applied before and after harvest on 'Sunburst' cherries. Results show a 29% rise in anthocyanins and a 5x increase in endogenous melatonin after 21 days at 2 °C in cold storage.
07 Jan 2026
In Quincy, Washington, cherry growers Dale and Brandon Goldy bring orchards into production by the third leaf through precise pruning, scoring and plant growth regulators. Their system turns vigor into fruiting wood, reducing blind wood and improving yield and canopy light.
07 Jan 2026
A research team in Aragón has developed the world’s first evergreen cherry tree, able to grow continuously throughout the year without winter dormancy. This breakthrough helps fruit crops adapt to climate change, enhance agricultural resilience and expand global production zones.
06 Jan 2026
A new study proves the effectiveness of nanostructured coatings made with chitosan and alginate enriched with pomegranate peel extract. Treated cherries stay fresh for up to 20 days, with reduced spoilage and improved nutritional and commercial quality.
06 Jan 2026
The high production of cherries in Chile requires new storage strategies. A study evaluates the use of controlled atmosphere on different varieties, analysing the impact on quality, physiological disorders and post-harvest damage while awaiting the packaging process.
05 Jan 2026
On 24 December, a local fruit grower explained that this year the trees were subjected to forced dormancy and heating earlier than usual, resulting in the cherries ripening about 10 days earlier than in previous years.
02 Jan 2026
Chile, the world’s top exporter of fresh cherries, is tackling the growing threat of Drosophila suzukii through an advanced strategy that includes the Sterile Insect Technique and a cross-border partnership with Argentina to safeguard fruit quality and global market access.
01 Jan 2026
Ultrasound and nanobubble treatments are transforming postharvest cherry management in Chile. Physiological indicators such as pitting, electrolyte leakage and respiration help assess treatment impact and preserve cherry quality for up to 45 days in cold storage.
01 Jan 2026
The use of ultrasound and nanobubbles in post-harvest cherry storage in Chile opens up new possibilities. Physiological indicators such as pitting, electrolyte levels allow the effectiveness of treatments to be assessed and fruit storage to be improved by up to 45 days.
31 Dec 2025
Cherry trees in Puglia are holding their own amid crisis and innovation: new rootstocks, cultivation methods such as multi-axis vase pruning, and technical strategies promise productivity, quality, and sustainability, reviving southern cherry cultivation.
