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Slow start, but Turkish cherry comes into its own: estimated over 120,000 tonnes of exports

Production

28 May 2024

After a relatively slow start due to warm temperatures, the campaign is about to get into full swing with the arrival of larger volumes of Ziraat 0900. The goal for the season is to reach 120,000 tonnes of exports worth USD 300 million.

Producers and retailers together for early and low-chill varieties at International Cherry Open Day

Events

28 May 2024

To show nurserymen, growers and retailers the varieties, BLOOM FRESH organised the International Cherry Open Day. Forty international participants from Chile, Brazil, Spain, Greece, Italy, UK, South Africa and Australia gathered in Spain.

Early cherry seminar in Ovalle (Chile) to assess future growth and quality

Quality

28 May 2024

Ovalle was once again the capital of early cherries. Organised by Susttex, the Cerezas Primores seminar brought together producers, companies, academics and people interested in cherry cultivation in the Coquimbo region for the third year running.

Chilean research evaluates the effects of biostimulants on Santina varieties

Quality

27 May 2024

The research evaluated the effect of the product Botan Foliar on fruit production and quality in Santina variety cherry trees grafted on Colt rootstock. Product applications and evaluations were carried out during the spring of the 2023-24 season.

Cherry growers and consumers in Washington continue to focus on the Rainier variety

Varieties

27 May 2024

The Rainier price remained above $5 per pound. ‘It was the only cherry we made a profit on last year. That's what we count on every year,' said John Griggs Jr. who grows about 200 acres of cherries, half of which are Rainier.

Bad weather in northern Italy, crop damage in the Modena area: up to 50% losses

Production

27 May 2024

Recent storms have severely damaged crops of the emblematic fruit in the Vignola and Savignano areas. According to the producers, 40% to 50% of the cherry production in the Modena area has been compromised.

Apulia region (IT) in trouble due to weather: 50% drop for Ferrovia cherries

Production

27 May 2024

Coldiretti Puglia has denounced this collapse in cherry production and requested the recognition of a state of natural disaster from the Puglia Region. The situation is made even more difficult by rising production costs and the severe drought.

Problems and effective solutions against dehydration of cherries during the cold chain

Post-harvest​

24 May 2024

One of the main challenges cherries face during the journey is dehydration, which leads to loss of firmness and browning of the pedicel. In addition, the metabolism of the fruit accelerates its senescence, deteriorating the final condition of the fruit.

California: lots of quantity and quality but the challenge is not to overlap with Washington

Markets

24 May 2024

Although the season is a few days late, Washington, which is close to cherry production on the West Coast, is early. ‘There is a rush to get into the market before Washington starts producing, which usually reduces the value of the crop.’

Integrated solutions and approaches for cracking management

Quality

24 May 2024

Water availability influences cherry tree growth, yield and quality. The application of biostimulants results in the activation/regulation of metabolic pathways that influence processes that can improve production in both quantity and quality.