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Active packaging: a new solution against waste in cherry and fruit exports

Post-harvest​

13 Oct 2025

The use of active packaging in Chilean fresh fruit exports—cherries, grapes and blueberries—helps reduce waste, preserve quality and extend shelf life during long shipments. An innovative technology that boosts sustainability and global market competitiveness.

Chilean cherries 2025/26: logistics, postharvest and global market strategies

Production

13 Oct 2025

Full analysis of Chile's 2025/26 cherry campaign: record production, cold chain logistics, postharvest quality, climate and market risks, China’s dominance, emerging markets and strategic recommendations to ensure quality, profitability and competitiveness.

Chile reports first case of Nectria dematiosa on sweet cherries: high phytosanitary risk

Crop protection

10 Oct 2025

First detection of Nectria dematiosa in Chile and the Southern Hemisphere affecting sweet cherries. Sweetheart is the most susceptible variety. The study urges action with improved pruning, monitoring, and nursery sanitation to manage the wood-infecting fungus.

From Chile to the world: 120 million crates of high-quality cherries are targeted

Markets

10 Oct 2025

The Chilean cherry industry aims for 120 million cartons of high-quality cherries. Focus on reputation, alternative markets beyond China, and growth in Europe and the United States. Claudia Soler outlines the strategy to enhance the consumer experience and strengthen global expor

Impacts of spur thinning on Lapins cherry orchards: growth and fruit quality

Production

10 Oct 2025

A field study in Chile on Lapins cherry trees reveals that spur thinning does not always improve fruit quality but can significantly affect vegetative growth. In-depth analysis on yield management, leaf area ratio, and seasonal climatic conditions in modern orchards.

How to increase cherry marginal profit: strategies, costs and orchard systems

Tech management

09 Oct 2025

Discover how to increase marginal profit in cherry production by reducing labor costs, optimizing pruning, and choosing the right training systems. Expert insights from Chilean agronomist Óscar Carrasco to improve productivity and orchard profitability.

Copper nanoparticles in Turkish forests: effects on sweet cherry and reforestation

Nurseries

09 Oct 2025

A study in Turkey analyzed the impact of copper oxide nanoparticles (CuO-NPs) on sweet cherry (Prunus avium) germination and growth. Results revealed dose-dependent effects and population variability, relevant for reforestation in polluted forest areas.

Global cherry market in crisis: production drops, prices soar

Markets

09 Oct 2025

Global cherry production for 2025/26 falls by 10%, affecting Turkey, Europe and the United States. International prices are rising as Chile takes the lead in exports. The Southern Hemisphere is ready to seize the moment, but cherries risk becoming a luxury product.

Meizao cherries: 30 μm LDPE MAP packaging extends shelf life in China

Post-harvest​

08 Oct 2025

A Chinese study shows how 30 μm LDPE (PE30) film extends Meizao cherries' shelf life up to 60 days. It reduces spoilage and preserves nutritional quality, texture and appearance, offering an effective, scalable packaging solution for Chinese producers, retailers and distributors.

SmartCherry and iAgro: digital innovation for IGP cherries in Tuscany, Italy

Tech management

08 Oct 2025

SmartCherry is the innovative project bringing precision agriculture to IGP cherry orchards in Tuscany, Italy. With the iAgro app, farmers reduce costs and environmental impact using biometric data, predictive models and smartphone-based decision support.