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Chilean season ends with over 400,000 tonnes and more than 30 varieties exported

Markets

14 Mar 2024

Cherries were sent to several markets around the world, totalling 413,979 tonnes, with the Far East receiving 388,062 tonnes of Chilean cherries. up 1.5% year-on-year. The United States, Latin America and Europe followed.

Knauf Industries offers innovative and environmentally sustainable packaging

Post-harvest​

14 Mar 2024

EPS boxes (or their more sustainable alternatives, CELOOPS® and NEOPS®) are already widely used by manufacturers for sales and transport and are already in line with the environmental requirements of European legislation, which will require fully recyclable packaging.

An unusual winter challenges Michigan cherry growers

Production

13 Mar 2024

"We've had warmer weather than normal," says Trish Taylor, marketing manager of Riveridge Produce Marketing, Inc. "The trees are still dormant, but because of this weather, we think we might be a week early this year."

Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) identify genes related to cherry size

Breeding

13 Mar 2024

11 and 12 candidate genes related to fruit size and cracking-related traits, respectively, were identified. The researchers also identified several candidate genes involved in phytohormone, calcium and cell wall metabolisms.

Macfrut Academy: the first episode dedicated to cherries to be aired on 14 March

Events

12 Mar 2024

Chile takes centre stage in the latest two Macfrut Academy video lessons, focusing on a case study in cherries. The first episode, dedicated to the field phase, will be aired on Thursday 14 March at 5 pm (Italian time), titled ‘Chilean cherry: a successful supply chain’.

Online the program and registration for the 10th Berry Technical Day of the Mach Foundation

Events

12 Mar 2024

E. Mach Foundation organises the 10th technical day on small fruits with the latest updates on Drosophila suzukii, strawberry and blueberry cultivation. The event can be attended in person or via live streaming: registration is now open online.

Preventing fruit spoilage through the combination of different approaches

Post-harvest​

12 Mar 2024

A study conducted in Spain evaluated the impact of the simultaneous application of MAP and two antagonistic yeasts on the shelf life of early “Burlat” cherries. The use of these yeasts induced changes in the quality of the fruit as an increase in the solids content was observed.

Cherry Growers Australia shows the qualities of the Pergola system found in a Chilean orchard

Press review

11 Mar 2024

Cherry Growers Australia Inc demonstrates the innovative pergola training system. The system promotes early fruit production, optimal fruit quality and a host of other benefits, potentially achieving impressive yields of up to 300 kg per day.

In Michigan, two species of wasps help entomologists in the battle against Drosophila suzukii

Crop protection

11 Mar 2024

The samba wasp and the ronin wasp have emerged as potential parasitoids. Researchers have studied the wasps and are seeking government approval to release them. The species have been found in the wild in Canada and the United States.

INSTINCT project: Laimburg Centre and Bozen University on the development of new smart solutions against harmful insects

Press review

08 Mar 2024

The project involves the development of traps using new attractants, smart sensors and artificial intelligence. The aim is to minimise the use of insecticides in agriculture with a more environmentally and economically sustainable strategy.