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Spontaneously fermented cherry beer: six varieties, six approaches to flavour

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16 Apr 2026

Spontaneous beer fermentation meets cherries: wild microbes, time, and fruit varieties shape structure, aroma, and balance. From Morello to Bing, each batch evolves uniquely, reflecting environment, natural fermentation processes, and microbial biodiversity.

Chile is promoting its frozen fruit: blueberries are leading the way, whilst cherries are gaining ground

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15 Apr 2026

Chile’s frozen fruit sector is expanding rapidly, with +26% in volume and +30% in value in 2024 and continued growth in 2025. Blueberries dominate exports, while cherries and raspberries gain momentum thanks to innovation, modern facilities and shifting global demand.

A sweet success: the story behind the chocolate-covered cherries

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02 Apr 2026

The story of Tibbenham Chocolates in West Virginia shows how a passion for chocolate-covered cherries became a thriving local business, driven by steady growth, WV SBDC support, and a strong economic impact in Barboursville and across the state, boosting local jobs and production

Luxardo distillery history: from Maraschino in Zara to the Euganean Hills

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12 Mar 2026

Founded in Zara in 1821, the Luxardo distillery built its reputation with Maraschino liqueur. After World War II destroyed the original plant, the family rebuilt the company in Italy’s Euganean Hills, preserving a historic tradition in cherry liqueur production.

Valorizing cherry waste: phenolic stability and development of active packaging materials

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10 Mar 2026

A study from Argentina shows that discarded sweet cherries can be transformed into freeze-dried cherry powder rich in phenolic compounds and incorporated into pectin-based edible films, creating active materials for food packaging with natural antioxidant properties.

Toschi Vignola leads Southern Italy with 51% Amarena share

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02 Mar 2026

Toschi Vignola reaches a 51% volume share of amarena cherries in Puglia, Campania and Sicily between October 2024 and September 2025. Sales rise 26% in Campania and share grows 33% in Sicily, according to Circana data across hypermarkets, supermarkets and self-service stores.

Optimization of drying methods for sweet cherries to maximize quality, nutrients, and color

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13 Feb 2026

A joint study by Turkish institutes and the Islamia University of Bahawalpur (Pakistan) compares three sweet cherry drying technologies: MWD, MWHAD and Solar Tunnel Drying. Drying time, color, sugars, organic acids and phenolic compounds were evaluated for quality.

Cherry takes center stage in 2026: the flavor blending nostalgia, wellness and innovation

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09 Feb 2026

In 2026, cherry emerges as a leading beverage flavor driven by nostalgia, natural colors and functionality. From dark sweet cherry to functional sodas, brands and consumers embrace an iconic, versatile and visually striking taste worldwide across global markets.

The hidden potential of sweet cherry waste: valorisation of cherry by-products for industrial applications

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19 Jan 2026

Cherry stems, pits and pomace account for up to 30% of total output. This article explores how to turn agro-industrial waste into high-value products via green extraction and biorefineries. A concrete opportunity to support the circular bioeconomy.

How heat affects antioxidants in industrial sour cherry jam production

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02 Dec 2025

A study on sour cherry jams explores how thermal processing impacts antioxidant content. Results reveal major differences among commercial products, underlining the role of ingredient quality and food processing techniques in preserving nutritional value.