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A physiological comparison between Prunus cerasus and Prunus avium

Varieties

06 Jun 2023

Prunus cerasus is generally considered a marginal species, especially in comparison with Prunus avium. However, in recent decades, this crop has become more important due to numerous studies on its positive effects on human health.

All cherries are not the same: Sainsbury's marketing lesson

Consumption Retail

06 Jun 2023

In large retail outlets, where sales are made on a free service basis, the label has a fundamental function in communicating the product to the consumer. The Sainsbury's label is an interesting example of clear and comprehensive communication.

Soon the cherry trees will be pruned by robots

Tech management

06 Jun 2023

Cherry growers are looking for solutions to improve the efficiency of their plants, guarantee the product quality demanded by the markets and reduce production costs. These include the mechanisation of certain cultivation operations such as pruning and harvesting.

Guidelines against Drosophila suzukii in cherry crops

Crop protection

01 Jun 2023

Since its arrival in France in 2010, Drosophila suzukii has caused extensive damage to several species, including cherries. The aim of a recent CTIFL note is to provide technical elements for phytosanitary protection of cherry trees against D. suzukii.

Innovative plant models for sour cherry production

Planting systems

01 Jun 2023

The production of sour cherries in the Modena area (Italy) has strong and recognised identity and territorial characteristics; today mainly conducted according to extensive processes, it can benefit from an evolution towards more efficient and sustainable innovative systems.

Moretta di Vignola, a small cherry with prodigious properties

Varieties

01 Jun 2023

The cultivation of the Moretta di Vignola cherry has ancient and well-established origins in the Emilia (Italy) region. This cherry has phenolic substance contents that are absolutely comparable to those of fruits that are better known for their beneficial properties, such as ber

Late spring frost damage: results of 24 years of observations

Crop protection

30 May 2023

Due to the current climate changes an increase in the average winter temperatures is leading to an advancement in the bud break and flowering of fruit crops and this means a higher susceptibility to late spring frosts.

The Moretta cherry: the value of typicality and biodiversity in Vignola

Varieties

30 May 2023

Considered extinct at the beginning of the 2000s, the Moretta cherry is now experiencing a period of renewed interest thanks to a small group of producers in Vignola (Modena) who are focusing on organoleptic qualities and links with the territory.

Towards new dwarfing and efficient rootstocks

Rootstocks

30 May 2023

Cherry growers have at their disposal dwarfing or semi-dwarfing rootstocks, suitable for high-density planting patterns, which can ensure an early entry into production, excellent production efficiency and good cherry quality.

Danese, ad-hoc refrigeration and energy efficiency

Post-harvest​

26 May 2023

Danese Group has been active in the refrigeration systems sector for over 30 years. In this interview, Matteo Danese analyses with Cherry Times the solutions developed for companies in the cherry sector.