14 Apr 2026
Mendoza strengthens its position in the early cherry market through advanced production strategies, agronomic innovation and public-private collaboration. The international seminar highlights concrete opportunities to improve efficiency, quality and global competitiveness.
14 Apr 2026
New Royal Tioga cherry orchards in Greece’s Edessa region show very high productivity from the earliest years. Early fruit thinning is essential to balance vegetative growth and yield, preventing tree stress and ensuring consistent production and orchard performance over time.
13 Apr 2026
A FAO study in Uzbekistan analyzes the life cycle of apple, cherry and grape orchards, showing a negative carbon balance but critical issues in water use and eutrophication. Drip irrigation and solar energy improve sustainability, productivity and environmental impact.
13 Apr 2026
Chile’s cherry industry has surged thanks to China, which absorbs 87% of exports. As the super cycle ends, the sector faces new challenges: tighter margins, rising competition and the urgent need to diversify markets to ensure long-term stability and growth.
13 Apr 2026
Cherry blossoms in Washington, D.C. create a stunning spring display with thousands of identical trees. Behind this beauty lies a weakness: cloning makes them more vulnerable to pests and diseases, leading experts to develop stronger, more resilient varieties.
10 Apr 2026
The first Spanish greenhouse cherries reach the European market with very limited volumes and prices up to €80/kg. Strong demand from the Netherlands, Scandinavia and the UK, while the open-field season may start later than usual, impacting exports.
10 Apr 2026
A study on 22 sweet cherry cultivars in Zaragoza examines how warmer winters affect dormancy and flowering. Declining winter chill alters phenology and threatens yield, varietal adaptation and long-term sustainability in Mediterranean growing regions.
10 Apr 2026
Cherry maturity monitoring in Australia analyzed over 2,000 samples across Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. 92% exceeded the 15° Brix threshold, providing a solid benchmark to define quality standards and support future decision-making across the industry.
09 Apr 2026
A study conducted in Chile evaluates chemical thinning in cherry trees using TSA and ACC, compared with manual methods. Results highlight impacts on fruit set, quality and size, offering practical insights for improving orchard productivity and efficiency.
09 Apr 2026
At the IFTA conference in California, new technologies for cherry and stone fruit orchards highlight benefits and limits. From automation and planar systems to growth regulators, growers assess costs, yields and sustainability to improve quality and market competitiveness.
