As preparations are in full swing for the 10th edition of the ISHS International Cherry Symposium, which will take place in Richland, WA, USA, from June 1 to June 5, 2025 (for more details click here https://www.xishscherrysymposium.com/), we inform our readers that the proceedings of the 9th ISHS International Cherry Symposium, held in China in 2023, have been published.
To view the abstracts of the presentations or purchase the volume in print or as an ebook, you can visit the ISHS website at this address https://www.actahort.org/books/1408/. Happy reading!
14 May 2025
Uzbekistan has launched its 2025 cherry exports from the Fergana region, with shipments starting in April. Strong global demand drives prices between $3.20–$4.20/kg for 20–26 mm cherries. The early Bahor variety leads the first phase.
05 Feb 2025
Chile has almost doubled its cherry exports to India in the 2024/25 season. With the recent arrival of several sea containers, the export volume increased from 367 tons in 2023/24 to 708 tons in 2024/25, according to the Chilean Cherry Committee of Frutas de Chile.
25 Nov 2025
A recent Serbian study tested 14 cherry rootstocks on heavy, acidic soils without irrigation. Results show how each rootstock impacts fruit size, sugars, acidity and antioxidants, helping farmers make better rootstock-cultivar choices for quality yield.
25 Nov 2025
In 2025, the CTIFL research center in La Tapy (France) evaluated 20 cherry varieties, focusing on fruit size, productivity, firmness, and resistance to cracking. Researcher Aliénor Royer-Lanoote presented key data to guide cherry orchard planning across European growing regions.
