All the news for Post-harvest​

The expert reports: modern post-harvest management of cherry orchards

Post-harvest​

08 Jan 2026

Essential post-harvest practices to increase cherry orchard yield in Chile. Learn how irrigation, nutrition and pest control help optimize plant recovery, build reserves, and ensure a productive flowering and fruiting season under Chile’s changing climate conditions.

Chitosan- and alginate-based nano-coatings enriched with pomegranate peel extract to extend sweet cherries shelf life

Post-harvest​

06 Jan 2026

A new study proves the effectiveness of nanostructured coatings made with chitosan and alginate enriched with pomegranate peel extract. Treated cherries stay fresh for up to 20 days, with reduced spoilage and improved nutritional and commercial quality.

Controlled atmosphere in Chilean cherries: effects on quality and post-harvest damage

Post-harvest​

06 Jan 2026

The high production of cherries in Chile requires new storage strategies. A study evaluates the use of controlled atmosphere on different varieties, analysing the impact on quality, physiological disorders and post-harvest damage while awaiting the packaging process.

Pre-cooling and sweet cherry fruit cracking: physiological and molecular evidence

Post-harvest​

30 Dec 2025

A study from China shows that pre-cooling sweet cherries at 4°C can reduce cracking by over 50%. Cultivars Jiahong and Hongdeng react differently, but both benefit. Physiological and genetic data support the effectiveness of this low-impact postharvest solution.

Chilean cherries in China: critical issues and remedies in post-harvest management

Post-harvest​

24 Dec 2025

Jessica Rodríguez analyses the problems of rot in Chilean cherries exported to China in 2024/25, highlighting causes, impacts and solutions adopted. The report highlights critical issues in post-harvest management, sanitisation and product storage.

Smarter biosecurity for cherries: from CSIRO research to real-world packhouse application

Post-harvest​

23 Dec 2025

CSIRO has developed an automated, non-destructive pest detection system for cherries, now ready for use in Australian packhouses. The technology enables real-time inspection, improves export compliance and strengthens biosecurity controls across the supply chain.

Dehydration dynamics of cherries in cold storage and effect of high-pressure humidification after hydrocooling

Post-harvest​

19 Dec 2025

A detailed study highlights how high-pressure humidification in cold storage rooms significantly reduces cherry dehydration after hydrocooling, preserving fruit quality during post-harvest storage and before packaging, even in heterogeneous conditions.

How to reduce cherry dehydration by 80% in pre-cooling chambers

Post-harvest​

10 Dec 2025

A high-pressure humidification system reduces cherry dehydration by up to 80% during cold storage in raw material rooms. This solution ensures consistent fruit quality even in peak harvest periods, making it essential for postharvest management and fruit export in Italy.

Predictive models for sour cherry processing: advanced research from Ukraine

Post-harvest​

27 Nov 2025

A Ukrainian research team studied nine sour cherry varieties to develop predictive models based on size, weight, color, and firmness. The goal is to optimize post-harvest technologies and improve product quality during fruit and vegetable processing.

Washing cherries with distilled water reduces pesticides and improves quality. 

Post-harvest​

13 Nov 2025

The study analyzes how washing with water, vinegar and baking soda affects pesticide residue removal, bioactive compound levels and sweet cherry fruit quality during 28 days of cold storage. Key findings for food safety and postharvest shelf life.