All the best of Cherry Times: highlights of 2024

31 Dec 2024
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Dear readers,

The numbers speak for themselves: thanks to your interest, our analyses and in-depth articles have achieved extraordinary results. This article is dedicated to the content you loved the most: from the most thorough analyses to thematic insights, especially highlighting the 5 most-read categories, dedicated to

  1. Management

  2. Production

  3. Markets

  4. Defense

  5. Varieties

The Cherry Times Team

A heartfelt thank you also goes to our tireless team of journalists and collaborators, whose dedication has allowed us to tell quality stories and delve into topics of great interest.


Read all articles by Barbara Righini


Read all articles by Melissa Venturi


Read all articles by Andrea Giovannini


The Cherry Times Technical-Scientific Committee

Thanks also to our technical-scientific committee, coordinated by Stefano Lugli, composed of experts who ensure the authority of our publications.

Stefano Lugli (coordinator)

SL Fruit Service


Read all articles by the Technical-Scientific Committee


The Expert Informs

Among the most-followed content this year stands out the column “The Expert Informs”, curated by the authoritative Patricio Morales. With his articles rich in insights and practical advice, the column has effectively addressed your questions and offered clear and authoritative solutions on topics of great interest.

Thanks to the success achieved, we are pleased to announce that all articles from “The Expert Informs” will soon be available on our website, ready to be consulted by all readers. A precious opportunity to reread the most-loved content or discover for the first time those you missed!

Read all articles by Patricio Morales

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