16 Dec 2025
Una ricerca guidata dalla Washington State University propone un nuovo metodo scientifico per misurare la consistenza delle ciliegie, superando i limiti della compressione tradizionale. Obiettivo: offrire all’industria cerasicola strumenti tecnici e predittivi più efficaci.
16 Dec 2025
On December 5, the first Cherry Express shipment of the 2025/26 season arrived at Nansha Port: 8,000 tonnes of fresh Chilean cherries were distributed within two hours thanks to an optimized cold logistics chain. China officially enters peak cherry season.
16 Dec 2025
Catalonia launches the release of Ganaspis kimorum, a parasitoid introduced to fight Drosophila suzukii, which causes severe damage to cherry trees. An innovative biocontrol strategy to reduce pesticide use and protect high-quality cherry production sustainably.
15 Dec 2025
Seaweed-based biostimulants help cherry trees produce more high-quality fruit, support growth and improve tolerance to environmental stress. The article outlines effective strategies to enhance cherry production during key stages of the growing cycle.
15 Dec 2025
With bee health under threat and wild pollinators in decline, an innovative project is turning to flies as alternative pollinators for crops like cherries, avocados and vegetables, offering a practical solution to build a more resilient and sustainable fruit production system.
12 Dec 2025
In the last decade, Chile turned cherries into a premium export worth over US$ 1.8 billion, driven by ideal climate, advanced technical management and booming Chinese demand. Andean areas of Peru show potential, but would require infrastructure and adapted strategies.
12 Dec 2025
A Ukrainian study shows that a pre-harvest treatment with chitosan and salicylic acid extends sour cherry shelf life up to 30 days, reducing weight loss, defects, and microbial contamination. It enhances fruit storage, quality and marketability post-harvest.
11 Dec 2025
Aragonese cherries are set to enter the Chinese market thanks to Orchard Fruit, a family business led by Menchu Guerrero. Since 2017, the company has followed a scientific and export-driven strategy, inspired by Chile’s model, to bring premium fruit to global markets.
11 Dec 2025
An innovative study compares qPCR and dPCR to analyze genes linked to fruit cracking in cherries. Eight molecular markers were identified to support genetic improvement, early diagnosis and field strategies against cracking, a key challenge in cherry farming.
11 Dec 2025
Integrated Nutrition Management (MIN) drives Chilean cherry production: it improves soil health, nutrient efficiency and fruit quality. With site-specific diagnostics, amendments, biostimulants and technology, MIN increases yield and sustainability even under climate stress.
