27 May 2025
Chile’s cherry industry faces a turning point: lower returns from China, rising costs, and sizing challenges. Experts and growers share agronomic and commercial strategies to remain profitable and expand exports to new markets in the coming years.
27 May 2025
Hungary’s 2025 cherry harvest faces its worst collapse in decades after April frosts damaged 90% of orchards. With crop losses exceeding 80% and a sector already struggling with outdated methods and labor shortages, the country risks a major setback in cherry production.
27 May 2025
A study by the Universities of Zadar and Zagreb explores the effects of Azospirillum brasilense on cherry trees cv. Lapins grafted on various rootstocks. Results show improvements in growth, foliar nutrients, and soil conductivity under nursery production conditions.
26 May 2025
Plastic covers in cherry orchards cut losses to 5%, improve color, size and yield, enable earlier harvests and reduce production costs. A technical and strategic solution for cherry growers focused on fruit quality, sustainability, and long-term profitability.
26 May 2025
CherryTech 2025 will bring together over 1,800 professionals from the cherry industry for a full day of technical talks, varietal innovation, digital farming strategies, networking, and cutting-edge solutions to face the upcoming challenges of the global cherry market.
26 May 2025
Cytospora sorbicola and Calosphaeria pulchella threaten sweet cherry in Chile. A study reveals different resistance levels among cultivars like Lapins and Regina, and promotes PCR-HRM as a fast, effective tool for early and accurate fungal pathogen detection.
26 May 2025
Tom Kon from North Carolina State University investigates chemical and cultural techniques to stimulate lateral branching and improve fruiting wood. Field trials show promising outcomes, though some methods remain labor-intensive or unsustainable.
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.
23 May 2025
A study in Moldova analyzes five sweet cherry varieties in super-intensive orchards. “Summit”, “Sharetta” and “Sweet Stephany” stand out for their superior yield and fruit quality, meeting European market needs. Data on productivity, quality and agronomic value.
