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Royal Helen: the fairest of them all

Varieties

04 Jul 2023

The jury of the competition that rewards Italian excellence every year during an initiative now in its XXIV edition, decreed the cultivar (cv) Royal Helen* produced by a young producer from the province of Modena (IT) the 'Most Beautiful Cherry in Italy' 2023.

Preserving post-harvest fruit quality through ultra-violet treatments

Post-harvest​

04 Jul 2023

There are many technologies that can be used to extend as much as possible the storage period of cherries. A new alternative may be ultraviolet (UV) light exposure, which has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for post-harvest treatment.

Ripa di Sotto: tradition and innovation

Production

30 Jun 2023

Ripa di Sotto is a monocultural company specialising in the cultivation of cherries, located in Vignola. The company cultivates 17 hectares, with an average production of around 130-150 tons per year, which is above the average in the area.

With this year's Final® varieties, Sanifrutta cherry season will end on a high note at the end of July

Varieties

30 Jun 2023

The four varieties of the Final® series derive from a breeding programme conducted by Peter Stoppel in Kressbronn (Germany). The aim of the project was to obtain new late-ripening varieties, after Regina, to be proposed as possible alternatives to the Canadian varieties.

Farewell to a great cherry expert

27 Jun 2023

For many years Nicola Dallabetta worked at the Agricultural Institute of San Michele all'Adige, now the E. Mach Foundation, and had recently embarked on a new adventure through collaboration with Agromillora.

Reduction of light intercepted by plants affects fruit quality

Tech management

27 Jun 2023

The scientific research we present today was conducted in Sichuan Province (China). Photosynthetic characteristics, physiology and biochemistry of the fruits were analyzed, as well as fruit transcriptome.

Experimentation on new cherry planting systems at FEM

Planting systems

27 Jun 2023

The plants were set up according to the chosen form of cultivation, in comparison with the traditional spindle, starting from one-year old rods. From the analysis of the data collected, some interesting indications for vegetative and productive aspects emerged.

Global cherry retail prices every week

Retail

23 Jun 2023

Cherry Times publishes weekly global retail prices, with a report analysing the supply of cherries in 37 online stores in 12 countries on different continents.

The importance of training system for high quality production

Planting systems

23 Jun 2023

The research we are presenting you today was carried out at the University of Tasmania. In this study, the performance of different breeding forms of 'Kordia' grafted on 'Krymsk 5' (semi-dwarfing rootstock) was evaluated.

Italian campaign promotes cherries on-the-go

Consumption

23 Jun 2023

Ortofrutta Italia has launched a new campaign to promote cherries in Italy, aiming to enhance the fruit and vegetable sector and promote dialogue between all players in the supply chain, with a particular focus on consumers.