06 May 2024
‘The cherries of the southern hemisphere are us,’ says Claudio Vial, general manager of the cherry exporter Ranco Cherries, who provides information on the increase in Chilean cherry production (+37%), to reach around 130 million tonnes in 2027.
06 May 2024
‘In production we find traditional and mechanised processes, but logistics are still mainly manual,’ says Mónica Tierno, general manager of the Valle del Jerte Cooperative Group, ‘although this does not mean that it is slower. Time is against this product’.
03 May 2024
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03 May 2024
The event will highlight current market needs and emerging issues in some important cherry-growing areas of the world. Guidance on new biosolutions and cultivation models for profitable and sustainable cherry cultivation will also be provided.
03 May 2024
In 2023, the CTIFL launched a trial to evaluate protection strategies. Six strategies were compared, two of which can be used in organic farming. These strategies are based on products available with perennial marketing authorization or 120-day marketing authorization in 2023.
02 May 2024
'In Chile it will rain with some frequency between now and July,' says Fernando Santibáñez, 'however, from July onwards, it is expected to be dry. The Niña that will set in will be mild and could produce a big drought, but be careful with water this season'.
02 May 2024
Research conducted between Chinese and Saudi Arabian universities show that the combination of α-Fe2O3 nanoparticles and gibberellic acid efficiently break bud dormancy in sweet cherry trees in a short period of time reducing abscisic acid levels and inducing bud break.
30 Apr 2024
The objective is to evaluate the impact of the technology in lengthening container transit times by combining controlled atmosphere with Tres Castillos macroperforated bags, thus enabling proper gas management and ensuring optimal moisture for the cherries.
30 Apr 2024
Giacomo Giotta, owner of the eponymous company in Conversano, is preparing to start harvesting the Bigarreau variety next weekend, about two weeks earlier than last year. Yields seem to be higher, with an increase of 20-25%.
29 Apr 2024
Cherries Glamour bridges a critical 'production window' between the hemispheres. With the Spanish season running from April to August, and the southern hemisphere season running from November to February, Cherries Glamour offers cherries when they are not globally available.
