23 May 2025
Drosophila suzukii threatens European orchards, causing crop losses up to 50%. A Portuguese project is testing traps, covers and natural techniques to reduce the impact of this invasive fruit fly and make fruit production more resilient, efficient and sustainable.
23 May 2025
While Vignola's cherry production is stable, the European market faces severe shortages. The IGP Consortium halts discounts as availability drops and prices surge. Quality, consistency, and brand reputation remain the pillars of this renowned Italian fruit-growing area.
22 May 2025
Washington Fruit Growers unveils a new cherry packing line developed with Unitec. The facility boosts production capacity and brings in advanced technology to ensure quality, flexibility, and speed in meeting the growing global market demand.
22 May 2025
In Puglia (italy), cherry production has collapsed by up to 100% in some areas due to frost. Coldiretti calls for a state of calamity and denounces record prices in Milan. Alarm for foreign imports, need for PGI protection and relaunch of the local cherry production chain.
22 May 2025
Bruising, pitting and rot affect postharvest cherry quality. Learn how container choice (totem, bucket, or capacho) and cherry variety (Santina, Sweet Heart, Regina, Lapins) influence firmness, mechanical damage and shelf-life under cold storage conditions.
22 May 2025
A Moldovan study reveals how nanotechnology-based foliar fertilization with microelements improves cherry tree yield and fruit quality in the Kordia cultivar grafted on Gisela 6 rootstock. Fruit size and premium grade cherries increased in 2023 and 2024 trials.
21 May 2025
In Chile, integrated nutrition management in cherry orchards boosts yield and fruit quality while reducing external inputs. Balanced fertilization, root stimulation and biostimulants ensure firmer, more uniform cherries fit for international premium markets.
21 May 2025
The 2024/25 Chilean cherry season sees FOB returns drop by 40%, reaching just over $1.8 billion despite a record production of 125 million boxes. China remains the key destination, but a new strategy is essential to maintain value and strengthen global market positioning.
21 May 2025
China leads global cherry consumption, but Chilean exports face challenges from domestic economy, competition, food safety perceptions and social media pressure. The industry reflects on innovative strategies to protect its reputation and secure future growth.
21 May 2025
Northwest USA cherry growers forecast a 2025 harvest of 213,800 tons, exceeding the three-year average. New funding supports trade negotiations, with optimism growing for the Chinese market after a tariff agreement that could ease export restrictions and boost demand.
