07 Aug 2025
A study by the Universities of Padua and Perugia explores the biotechnological potential of Prunus cerasus var. Marasca, a Croatian sour cherry used for Maraschino, highlighting flavanones such as naringenin and its promising nutraceutical industrial applications.
06 Aug 2025
Consultant Jessica Rodríguez explains how Chilean cherry growers can prevent decay and improve quality in 2025. Postharvest strategies, phytosanitary control and size selection ensure healthy fruit and profitability in competitive international markets.
06 Aug 2025
A Romanian study examines 39 wild cherry genotypes, evaluating phenotypic variability, nutraceutical qualities, and resistance. Results show a strong potential for new high-performance cultivars and enhanced genetic value in the European cherry industry.
05 Aug 2025
In New York vineyards, a study examines the winter survival of Drosophila suzukii. Habitat choice, natural shelters, and adaptive behaviors influence survival, offering valuable guidance for sustainable and effective integrated pest management strategies.
05 Aug 2025
In Teno, Maule Region, Chile, an agrivoltaic project integrates cherry orchards with solar panels. The goal is to optimize water use, enhance export quality, and generate clean energy, opening new sustainable opportunities for agriculture in challenging climates.
05 Aug 2025
Prunus avium, known as sweet cherry, is a native tree enriching landscapes with spring blossoms, summer fruits, and vital habitat for wildlife and pollinators. Resilient to climate change, it blends beauty, tradition, and sustainable biodiversity for future ecosystems.
05 Aug 2025
In Chile, sweet cherry trees face heat and drought due to climate change, risking lower yield and quality. Sweetheart and Santina cultivars benefit from phytohormones and innovative agronomic strategies to withstand summer heat and water stress, keeping production sustainable.
05 Aug 2025
China’s cherry production is expected to hit 900K tons (+6%) in 2025/26, with record imports of 600K tons. Expanding acreage, new varieties and Chile’s dominance consolidate China’s status as the world’s leading and most influential cherry market for global trade.
01 Aug 2025
Dried cherry production in Chile is growing with GoodValley, aiming to reduce waste and enhance value. From the Colchagua Valley to Asia, the strategy focuses on expanding exports and finding markets for an innovative and increasingly appreciated product.
01 Aug 2025
Turkey’s cherry and sour cherry production rises, prompting innovative ways to manage waste. Çurkova and Ege universities explore biochar from cherry residues to enhance asphalt durability and sustainability, supporting eco-friendly infrastructure.
