21 Jul 2026
INDUSER and ICOEL strengthen Italy’s fresh produce industry through a strategic alliance focused on automation, associative weighing and multi-format packaging. The partnership combines technology, local support and solutions for cherries, blueberries and other produce.
21 Jul 2026
In Norway, growing sweet cherries in containers under high-density tunnels delivers strong yields and cultivar-specific quality. The study compares fertigation with slow-release fertilizers on Van, Lapins and Regina, highlighting distinct responses in fruit composition.
21 Jul 2026
In Romania, semi-transparent agrivoltaic panels, IoT sensors and AI-powered irrigation reduced water use in a cherry orchard by 40-50%, while producing larger fruit, longer stems and more precise resource management during extreme heat and drought conditions for growers.
20 Jul 2026
A WSU study shows how heatwaves, low temperatures during bloom and environmental stress affect firmness, stems, pitting and postharvest cherry quality in Washington State, with different responses across Rainier, Bing, Skeena and Sweetheart cultivars in hot seasons.
20 Jul 2026
A study by Miguel Hernández University in Elche shows that natural treatments with putrescine and spermidine can raise sweet cherry yields in Spain by up to 40%, reduce rain-induced cracking, and improve fruit firmness, color, flavor and overall market quality too.
17 Jul 2026
Early heat, faster ripening and overlapping harvests across Vignola, Puglia and Trentino shaped the 2026 cherry campaign. Valfrutta Fresco and Agrintesa protected value, quality and grower returns through Vignola IGP cherries, organized supply and strong market demand.
17 Jul 2026
Bacterial canker of sweet cherry, caused by several Pseudomonas syringae pathogens, threatens orchard yield and longevity. This article examines causes, symptoms, spread, diagnosis, and integrated strategies for sustainable prevention and control in cherry orchards.
16 Jul 2026
A study on Kordia and Regina sweet cherries shows that Vidre+ stickers releasing 1-MCP reduce weight loss and stem browning while preserving firmness, vitamin C, polyphenols and antioxidant capacity during 21 days of cold storage at 2-3 °C, improving storage stability.
16 Jul 2026
A biodegradable PBAT film with curcumin and laser microperforations improves sweet cherry storage by reducing browning, moisture loss and decay. It preserves firmness, aroma and freshness, extends shelf life and supports a cost-effective, sustainable packaging solution.
16 Jul 2026
In the first five months of 2026, Uzbekistan exported 16.8 thousand tonnes of sweet cherries worth $36.5 million. Russia took nearly 70% of shipments, while Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan remained the other leading destinations across the Eurasian market for fresh produce.
