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Temporary immersion bioreactors for the micropropagation of sweet cherry rootstocks

Rootstocks

29 Jun 2026

SETISTM bioreactors improve the growth, vigour and rooting of Prunus avium sweet cherry rootstocks and Gisela 6. The study highlights production benefits and challenges related to waterlogging, genotype and micropropagation protocols for more efficient nurseries.

Germany: consumption of cherries and sour cherries has fallen sharply.

Consumption

29 Jun 2026

In Germany, per capita consumption of cherries and sour cherries fell to 1.7 kg in 2025, while national production rose 33% thanks to favorable weather. Spain, Greece and Italy remain key suppliers, supporting both fresh fruit sales and industrial processing.

Organic and conventional sour cherries compared: three years of data highlight the decisive role of cultivar and climate

Tech management

26 Jun 2026

A three-year study in Poland compares organic and conventional sour cherries, showing that cultivar, climate and season affect fruit quality more than orchard management alone. Oblačinska stands out as the most promising cultivar for high-quality organic production.

Optimising cherry production in greenhouses

Covers

26 Jun 2026

A Tasmanian study examines how clear and opaque rain covers change orchard microclimate, light, leaf physiology and cherry quality, combining replicated field trials and grower case studies to help producers improve fruit performance, harvest timing and storage potential.

Salinity stress in Gisela 5 rootstock: physiological and biochemical responses reveal the limits of tolerance

Rootstocks

25 Jun 2026

The study on Gisela 5 rootstock examines how salinity affects cherry growth, chlorophyll, ion balance and antioxidant defenses, highlighting sodium buildup, biomass loss and the rootstock’s limited tolerance to salt stress under in vitro conditions, after four weeks.

"We can’t store them": 2,000 French producers urge consumers to eat the cherries

Consumption

25 Jun 2026

France expects more than 30,000 tonnes of cherries this year, around one third above average. Growers are urging consumers to buy more, while hand picking, short shelf life, pest pressure and rising orchard costs keep retail prices between €5 and €8 per kilo in June.

2026 European sour cherry harvest forecast

Production

25 Jun 2026

Hungary’s 2026 sour cherry crop is forecast to fall 20-30% to about 30,000 tonnes. Near-empty stocks and stronger harvests in Turkey, Serbia and Poland are reshaping prices, demand and the outlook for Europe’s processing market across the European fruit industry today.

Hyperspectral imaging enables accurate detection of cherry pits

Post-harvest​

24 Jun 2026

At Michigan State University in the USA, SWIR hyperspectral imaging detects pits in cherries intended for industrial processing with up to 100% accuracy. The non-destructive method supports faster, more reliable quality control on modern automated production lines.

Everything is going well for Tasmanian cherry exporters

Markets

24 Jun 2026

Tasmania’s 2025-26 cherry exports reached nearly $70 million, with more than 2,740 tonnes shipped overseas. Hong Kong regained the top spot, while strong quality, higher unit prices and Asian demand strengthened the state’s cherry industry and global market position.

Calcium and foliar biostimulants: a synergistic strategy to reduce fruit cracking and enhance sweet cherry quality

Tech management

23 Jun 2026

The study on 0900 Ziraat sweet cherries shows that calcium chloride, glycine betaine and chitosan can reduce fruit cracking to 1.6%, while improving resistance, nutritional quality, antioxidant activity and pre-harvest fruit stability under orchard conditions in trials.