Spanish researchers have identified a genotype of evergreen cherry

Breeding

20 Mar 2026

A study in Spain examines an evergrowing sweet cherry genotype unable to enter dormancy. The research highlights altered expression of DAM genes and offers new insights for genetic improvement and adaptation to climate change in temperate fruit crops.

CrackSense launches two pilot projects to prevent fruit cracking in cherry trees

Tech management

20 Mar 2026

The CrackSense project investigates sweet cherry cracking in Lithuania and France, highlighting the impact of extreme weather events, sensor-based monitoring, and varietal differences to improve prevention, resilience, and advanced orchard management strategies.

Sweet cherry breeding in Romania: new cultivars for yield, quality and resilience

Breeding

19 Mar 2026

Cherry breeding programs in Romania are developing early and late varieties with higher yields and improved resistance. These innovations extend harvest windows, enhance fruit quality, and support adaptation to climate change and evolving market demands.

Quillón is turning to digital technology to revitalise the local Corazón de Paloma cherry

Specialties

19 Mar 2026

In Quillón, the Agroclima Corazón de Paloma project brings a mobile app, weather stations and agroclimatic models to help around 60 small cherry growers manage orchards, protect a heritage variety and respond more effectively to climate change impacts.

Successful Tasmanian grown social media campaign for cherries

Consumption

19 Mar 2026

Social media campaign promoting Tasmanian cherries in Sydney and Melbourne reached over 1.49 million views and 15,600 interactions. Targeting Asian communities during Lunar New Year, the strategy leveraged influencers and high-engagement digital content strategy.

Jerte PDO cherries: new varieties expand market and supply calendar

Specialties

18 Mar 2026

Jerte Valley PDO expands its cherry season with new certified varieties. Between favorable winter chill, growing European demand and insurance challenges, the sector focuses on quality, brand recognition and access to new international markets global competitive.

Cherry processing waste turned into nutraceuticals: the Kent research

Quality

18 Mar 2026

Research conducted in Kent, the largest cherry-producing region in Great Britain, shows that cherry processing waste can be transformed into nutraceutical ingredients rich in anthocyanins. Freeze-dried cherry pulp powder demonstrated protective effects in experimental models.

Cherries: research in New Zealand and Australia tackles unstable weather impacts

Tech management

17 Mar 2026

Research in New Zealand and Australia examines how rain, protective covers, humidity and calcium affect cherry firmness and fruit quality. The project aims to help growers manage increasingly unpredictable weather and safeguard high-value export markets worldwide today.

Tree competition in plantations: study in Shaoxing, China compares key competition indices

Tech management

17 Mar 2026

Research conducted at the Agricultural Business College in Shaoxing, China compares different tree competition indices used in plantations. The study evaluates how spatial factors, tree size and environmental conditions influence growth dynamics and forest management strategies.

Cherry 2026 in Adelaide: the conference shaping the future of Australian cherries

Events

17 Mar 2026

Cherry 2026 brings growers, researchers and industry leaders to Adelaide for three days of conferences, networking and orchard visits. The event explores innovation, production, markets and new strategies shaping the future of the Australian cherry industry.