01 Apr 2025
Peru explores cherry production with the aim of entering the Chinese market before Chile. The first exports are expected as early as next season, but experts estimate up to 10 years for significant volumes.
01 Apr 2025
Cherri Global, a cherry giant in New Zealand, initiates liquidation due to debts of $42 million. The company could not withstand the high costs in the industry, a case that highlights the challenges of the export cherry market in Asia.
01 Apr 2025
Altitude changes the quality of cherries, affecting organic acids and phenolic compounds. A study in Turkey on four cultivars grown at 200 and 800 m revealed changes in the nutritional profile, improving flavour and antioxidant properties of the fruit.
31 Mar 2025
Artificial intelligence is revolutionising cherry sorting, ensuring greater precision, reduced waste and higher quality. Find out how advanced technologies such as deep learning optimise packaging and improve productivity in the fruit and vegetable sector.
31 Mar 2025
Find out the results of workshops on cherry vigour management in Australia, with updates from Tasmania, Victoria, South Australia and NSW. International experts and innovations to optimise cultivation. Read more about winning techniques and strategies.
31 Mar 2025
Bacterial cherry canker, caused by Pseudomonas syringae, threatens orchards in New Zealand. Find out the symptoms, spread and effective strategies to prevent it, from trunk protection to selecting resistant cultivars.
28 Mar 2025
The plummeting price of cherries in China is undermining the profitability of orchards. Excessive irrigation affects energy costs and fruit quality. Discover strategies to optimise water use and improve the sustainability of cultivation.
28 Mar 2025
Find out how selenium enrichment of Burlat cherries improves fruit quality, increases soluble solids content and reduces the risk of cracking. A study in Poland analysed the best fertilisation techniques to obtain more nutritious and resistant cherries.
28 Mar 2025
The Apulia Region is investing EUR 14 million to innovate the cherry tree sector, focusing on varietal modernisation and crop protection. Farms will be able to access the funds to improve the competitiveness and resilience of the cherry tree.
27 Mar 2025
The April issue of PHYTOMA magazine explores solutions to combat Drosophila suzukii, the fly that damages cherries. Learn about proven control strategies, including anti-insect nets and the use of sterile insects. Updates on 22 May in Balandran.
