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!
15 Jan 2024
We would like to inform our readers that it is possible to attend a five-lesson course on agronomic management of the cherry orchard in post-harvest. The course is held by Dr Patricio Morales, Chilean agronomist and consultant, one of the world's leading cherry experts.
20 May 2024
Last year's erratic weather patterns resulted in a surplus of cherries along the West Coast. Northwest Cherry Growers estimates the 2024 crop at 20.9 million cartons, up 12% from the previous year.
30 Jan 2025
For an in-depth look at the topics of varietal innovation and modern commercial development strategies for new cherry varieties, Stefano Lugli of Cherry Times interviewed James Calissi, owner of Calissi Farm, a company specialising in nursery and management of new varieties.
30 Jan 2025
Specialists agree that the new varieties have great potential. However, ‘we have to keep working,’ says Walter Masman. ‘It is essential that growers know the specific characteristics of each variety and handle them appropriately.’
