Cherry Times is pleased to announce to its readers the start of an editorial collaboration with one of the world's leading experts on cherry cultivation.
Dr. Patricio Morales, a Chilean consultant and internationally renowned agronomist, will contribute a regular column to our publication, focusing on highly topical technical and practical aspects with a strong professional content on cherry cultivation.
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26 Mar 2024
Matt Whiting, WSU physiologist, encouraged farmers to consider crop load management as a 15-month process: from flower bud initiation in spring to harvest in summer. Along the way, farmers have tools to intervene.
28 Feb 2025
Each cherry was manually labelled to indicate position, shape and grade, considering aspects such as ripeness, health of the fruit and position in relation to the camera.
25 Mar 2026
A study from China introduces advanced tools like e-nose and e-tongue to assess sweet cherry quality. The approach reveals genetic variability, sensory profiles, and new strategies for breeding, post-harvest optimization, and market segmentation.
25 Mar 2026
Coldtech introduces advanced rapid cooling technology in Chile that preserves cherry quality immediately after harvest. It reduces deterioration by up to 75%, improves efficiency across operations, and supports consistent premium standards for global export markets.
