09 Jan 2025
Paclife has developed an innovative packaging technology using zeolites, a microporous mineral with remarkable capacity to regulate oxidation by adsorbing gases and moisture. This approach contributes to create a controlled atmosphere.
09 Jan 2025
On 16 December, the second cherry conference was successfully held at the Jiaxing Haiguangxing wholesale fruit market. The event was attended by representatives of Frutas de Chile, who received considerable attention.
08 Jan 2025
According to data from the Xinfadi wholesale market in Beijing updated on December 31, Chilean cherries are being sold at prices ranging from 18 yuan ($2.46) to 45 yuan per jin (0.5 kg), depending on their size and quality.
08 Jan 2025
During the Cherry Expo, organized by the University of Talca and ANA Chile, innovative varieties were presented to meet the needs of demanding consumers and unique logistics, marked by the distance from the Asian market.
08 Jan 2025
The surface pitting damage is caused by mechanical damage before and after harvest. The defect only manifests itself after 7-10 days of cold storage, after packing and inspection of the fruit, and has substantial economic implications.
08 Jan 2025
Cherries are highly sensitive to dehydration and without post-harvest management will encounter issues upon reaching its destination. A study analyzed the dehydration dynamics of cherries based on their location inside the cold storage room under conventional handling conditions.
07 Jan 2025
Growers launched an unprecedented campaign to highlight the nutritional value and identity of the Corazón de Paloma cherry, a variety that, due to its organoleptic characteristics, is not chosen for export, but is preferred for domestic consumption by Ñuble families.
07 Jan 2025
A recent study conducted in cherry orchard soils in New Zealand analyzed in detail the effects of increasing copper concentrations (7-263 mg/kg) on three key biological indicators: earthworm behavior, soil respiration, and root growth.
07 Jan 2025
A genetics company and Oregon State University have released sterile males of Drosophila suzukii that have been genetically modified not to reproduce. The idea is that they will one day mate by laying non-viable eggs, thus causing the pest's population to collapse.
03 Jan 2025
At the 11th National Congress of Plant Breeding held in Cáceres in 2024, the impact of global warming on the cherry tree was discussed. In particular, on the needs of different cultivars and their possible adaptation to changing environmental conditions.
