09 Dec 2025
The 2025 cherry season in Australia begins with a slight delay caused by unseasonal cold, but experts expect excellent fruit quality. Meanwhile, initiatives like Farmers Pick rescue cherries rejected for cosmetic flaws, helping reduce waste across the supply chain.
08 Dec 2025
In Northern Michigan, American kestrels help cherry growers by scaring off fruit-eating birds. This reduces crop contamination and improves food safety. A low-cost, eco-friendly solution that supports sustainable agriculture and protects harvests.
08 Dec 2025
South Africa’s cherry season launches with a 2025 campaign built on emotion, lifestyle and premium quality. By emphasising seasonality, wellness appeal, freshness and social content, the industry aims to make cherries the summer hero. An invitation to boost digital engagement.
05 Dec 2025
South Africa’s cherry exports are growing fast: in 2024 over 800 hectares were in production. 60% go to the UK, followed by the EU and Middle East. China is the next frontier for 2026, with cold treatment protocols under evaluation to meet phytosanitary rules.
05 Dec 2025
Bloom Fresh cherries are transforming the global fruit market with new early and blush varieties. Grown in Chile, Spain, South Africa and France, premium selections like Cheery Glow and Cheery Treat meet rising demand from Asia, China and the United States.
05 Dec 2025
Cherry orchard covers are proving essential in Chile: they mitigate climate risks, boost yields by up to 30%, and allow earlier harvest. An effective solution for early varieties like Santina and Nimba, exposed to frost, rain, and thermal stress.
04 Dec 2025
At Sydney Markets’ annual Cherry Ball, a record-breaking A$260,000 was raised for Little Wings, a charity supporting seriously ill children. Parisi and Trims Fresh Merrylands were crowned 2025 Cherry King and Queen, each placing top bids on a premium Royal Hazel cherry box.
04 Dec 2025
Drosophila suzukii shows sustained pressure, with humid Andean foothill areas most exposed and rising damage in key cherry regions. The short harvest window demands strict control, targeted rotations and integrated management to reduce losses and maintain fruit quality.
04 Dec 2025
Discover the best nutritional practices to improve cherry size, firmness, and post-harvest life. A complete guide to calcium, potassium, boron, and nitrogen applications, plus leaf and soil analysis to ensure top-quality fruit throughout the entire growing season.
03 Dec 2025
Wild cherry (Prunus avium) micropropagation improves through three synthetic CKX inhibitors. The study shows increased biomass and in vitro proliferation, opening new perspectives for elite genotype cloning in reforestation and genetic conservation programs.
