As this year comes to a close, the Cherry Times team would like to extend a warm thank you to all our readers, who continue to enthusiastically support our editorial journey dedicated to the wonderful world of cherries and their supply chain.
Throughout this year, we have strived to offer you high-quality content, accurate insights, and timely updates on everything related to the fruit of paradise: the cherry. We hope that our publications have been a valuable source of knowledge and inspiration for you.
Your constant interest and active participation motivate us to improve every day, aiming higher and higher in creating innovative content and providing an information service that meets your expectations.
Thanks to you, Cherry Times is confirmed as a platform recognized and appreciated both nationally and internationally, with readers from over 40 countries worldwide.
A heartfelt thank you also goes to our Scientific Technical Committee, coordinated by Stefano Lugli and composed of Luigi Catalano, José Quero Garcia, Donato Gerin, Gregory Lang, Brunella Morandi, Alessandro Palmieri, Tommaso Pantezzi, and Juan Pablo Zoffoli, whose support and expertise have been fundamental to our work.
We must also thank our sponsors, who have chosen us as their communication partner: Unitec, Icoel, Tomra, Battistini Vivai, Top Plant Vivai, Salvi Vivai, Advice & Consulting. Their support has been crucial to the realization of this project.
To all of you, readers, collaborators, and sponsors, we extend our most sincere thanks for believing in us and our commitment. With your support, we are ready to face a new year full of challenges and opportunities, with the promise to continue offering you the best information on the world of cherries.
As Christmas approaches, we wish you and your families moments of joy, serenity, and love. May these holidays be an opportunity for warmth and sharing.
Cherry Times wishes everyone happy holidays, a Merry Christmas, and a happy and prosperous New Year!
31 Jan 2024
Joy Wing Mau, a leader in the fruit industry, signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the Maersk Group, a shipping giant, to improve and lead cooperation in the development of logistics for fruit trade between China and Chile.
28 Nov 2025
A recent study from central Chile reveals that the combined activity of honey bees and wild insects significantly improves sweet cherry fruit set, highlighting the value of biodiversity and ecologically oriented farming practices for more resilient orchards in the region.
06 Feb 2026
A study in China's Shanxi province compares 4 sweet cherry cultivars using untargeted metabolomics, revealing key differences in nutritional profile, physical traits and consumer preference. Focus on Huangmi, Tieton, Pioneer and Sunburst varieties.
06 Feb 2026
Advanced harvesting, cooling and packaging methods allow Chilean cherries to maintain quality and taste for up to 35 days. Learn how refrigeration and modified atmosphere packaging help preserve freshness, color, and fruit integrity for international export.
