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Cherry season rebounds strongly in New Zealand thanks to returning warm weather

Production

18 Nov 2025

New Zealand’s cherry season is recovering quickly after October’s cold snap. The return of warm weather has boosted growth and pollination, bringing orchards back on schedule and giving growers renewed confidence ahead of the upcoming harvest period.

Gibberellins for bigger cherries: optimal GA₃ timing and dosage in Chile

Crop protection

18 Nov 2025

Gibberellic acid (GA₃) is a key plant hormone to enhance cherry size. When applied during the veraison stage, it improves yield and fruit quality. Learn more about optimal doses, agronomic benefits, and guidance for Chilean cultivars prone to stress and cracking.

Chilean cherries face Botrytis threat: urgent fungicide strategies needed

Crop protection

18 Nov 2025

The Chilean cherry season is at risk due to Botrytis and Geotrichum. Unexpected rains and mature fruits increase vulnerability. Expert Héctor García calls for immediate use of fungicides and preventive actions to ensure fruit quality and export viability in 2025–2026.

Strategic alliance boosts biosecurity for cherries and summerfruit

Production

17 Nov 2025

Hort Innovation launches a new project to enhance biosecurity for Australia’s cherry and summerfruit industries. A dedicated officer will support growers, manage pest incursions, and promote best practices to strengthen international market access and on-farm resilience.

KIR: new German varieties spark interest in the UK

Varieties

17 Nov 2025

Gräb Nursery visits top cherry growers in the UK to evaluate late Kir® varieties. Focus on fruit quality, storage and cracking resistance. In partnership with Frank P Matthews Trees, the aim is to develop stronger, tastier and climate-adapted cherry cultivars.

Dynamics and Strategies of Emerging Countries in Global Cherry Production

Production

14 Nov 2025

The global cherry market is expanding rapidly: Turkey, Chile and Uzbekistan are leading the growth in both production and exports. Focus on agronomic performance, international trade, and key destination markets across Europe, Asia and Latin America.

Drones and sensors: how technological innovation makes cherries more appealing

Tech management

14 Nov 2025

In Chile, a cutting-edge system of sensors, drones and AI is transforming cherry farming: real-time monitoring, maturity forecasting and optimized orchard management using predictive models tested in productive fields. A digital future for cherry growers.

Nectria dematiosa: a new threat to Chilean cherry cultivation

Crop protection

13 Nov 2025

For the first time in southern Chile, the fungus Nectria dematiosa has been identified as a pathogen of sweet cherry. This discovery raises concerns about new phytosanitary risks, calling for better monitoring and effective management strategies in cherry orchards.

The Chilean cherries case: logistics and fruit export in Latin America

Markets

13 Nov 2025

The Chilean cherries case highlights how Chile built advanced agrologistics to lead global exports. Through integration, traceability and coordination, Latin America turns climate and infrastructure constraints into competitive advantages in the fruit sector.

Washing cherries with distilled water reduces pesticides and improves quality. 

Post-harvest​

13 Nov 2025

The study analyzes how washing with water, vinegar and baking soda affects pesticide residue removal, bioactive compound levels and sweet cherry fruit quality during 28 days of cold storage. Key findings for food safety and postharvest shelf life.