26 Jun 2025
A study from Yantai, China shows that brassinolide application improves the storage of “Tieton” cherries, significantly reducing cold damage, weight loss, and degradation of visual and nutritional quality of the fruits during prolonged cold storage conditions.
19 Jun 2025
Regina cherries for export to China need targeted postharvest treatments to retain premium quality. This Chilean study explores the use of natural elicitors to reduce internal browning and improve firmness and flavor throughout cold storage and long-distance transport.
17 Jun 2025
Cherries stay fresher after harvest thanks to MAP technology and refrigeration. A study from Hunan University (China) highlights benefits for fruit quality, extended shelf life, reduced losses, and precise control of humidity, temperature, and microbial growth during storage.
03 Jun 2025
A Chilean study proves that humidification systems in field collection centers lower dehydration in cherries, preserving weight, appearance, and pedicel freshness even after 30 days in cold storage. A concrete quality boost and long-term strategic edge for exporters.
02 Jun 2025
A study on postharvest treatments with calcium and silicon reveals how to improve firmness, color and acidity of Bing cherries grown in Mexico. The results show reduced weight loss and enhanced commercial and sensory quality of the fruit during cold storage.
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.
17 Apr 2025
Discover SaniStone, the natural postharvest treatment for cherries by Sanifruit in Spain. It reduces decay, preserves stem freshness and enhances shelf life, ensuring higher profitability for exporters while protecting health and the environment.
17 Apr 2025
A Chinese research study tested the use of oscillating magnetic fields to supercool cherries at −4 °C without ice formation. This innovative method extends shelf life, reduces dehydration, and preserves the texture and nutritional quality of fresh fruit post-harvest.
09 Apr 2025
A Spanish study demonstrates the effectiveness of yeasts and antagonistic bacteria combined with sodium bicarbonate for the biocontrol of post-harvest rot in cherries and plums. A sustainable alternative to synthetic fungicides, ideal for modern agriculture.
08 Apr 2025
Dr. Jesús Alonso, postharvest scientist at CSIC, joins the Cherry Times technical scientific commitee. With deep expertise in cherry quality, storage technologies, and sustainable solutions, he supports innovation and technical development across the entire cherry supply chain.
