08 Apr 2025
In Spain’s Jerte Valley, over two million cherry trees are now in bloom: the first cherries will be harvested in 35 to 40 days. The D.O.P. adds new certified varieties like Van, Lapins, and Burlat, extending the season until August and focusing on high-quality production.
08 Apr 2025
Severe Tetranychus urticae infestation hits cherry orchards in Chile’s O’Higgins region: dust, poor weed control and environmental stress are boosting mite populations. Experts call for integrated pest management and accurate monitoring to protect exports.
08 Apr 2025
X-disease is threatening Oregon’s cherry orchards, reducing fruit quality and profits. OSU Extension supports growers through research, bilingual education, and preventive strategies to safeguard cherry crops and protect the region’s agricultural economy.
07 Apr 2025
Discover the 3-year Turkish study comparing cherry tree training systems (UFO, KGB, TSA, SSA, VC). Results highlight yield, pruning time, and labor efficiency, making modern high-density systems more effective than traditional methods in cherry production.
07 Apr 2025
Fruits and by-products of the world's main cultivated sour cherry variety lead the 2025 food trends: versatile, rich in nutrients and natural melatonin, they support muscle recovery and enhance every dish. A sustainable superfood conquering the food world.
07 Apr 2025
Argentina closes the 2024/25 season with a historic cherry export record: 7,600 tonnes. Strong demand, high prices, improved logistics and advanced tech, but Chile now seriously threatens competitiveness in both domestic and global markets, raising producer concerns.
04 Apr 2025
The Chilean cherry boom in China shows early signs of saturation: rising supply, slower demand and geopolitical risks. Market analysis, future strategies and the importance of differentiation to create value and mitigate long-term exposure.
04 Apr 2025
The Staccato™ cherry dispute between Canada and the USA is redefining plant patent protection in agriculture. A legal battle over late-season cherries highlights key IP strategies for breeders. Discover 3 lessons to safeguard innovative fruit varieties.
04 Apr 2025
In Michigan, spraying drones revolutionise pest control for cherry trees. Effective against cylindersporiosis, they also reach the upper canopy with precise and targeted treatments. A new frontier for precision agriculture applied to the cherry tree.
03 Apr 2025
Chile invests in frozen cherries to reduce waste and enhance exports with growing demand and new markets such as the US, Europe and China, the sector is expanding rapidly, offering opportunities to Chilean producers and strengthening the food supply chain.
