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.
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.
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.
10 Nov 2025
At Asia Fruit Logistica, StePacPPC revealed how its patented Xflow technology is reshaping Chilean cherry exports to China through automated, modified atmosphere packaging that reduces labor and material use, preserves freshness and enhances food safety across the supply chain.
23 Oct 2025
Dehydration is one of the main threats to cherry quality during postharvest. Stem browning, loss of firmness and weight reduction compromise freshness and commercial value, limiting acceptance in international markets where strict quality standards define success.
22 Oct 2025
A study from Washington State University explores how the ψ factor, related to fruit size and pulp weight, affects the respiration of sweet cherries. The findings offer new ways to enhance modified atmosphere packaging and improve cold chain logistics.
21 Oct 2025
A Chilean study recommends 10–15% CO₂ and 10% O₂ combined with Caoba Claro harvest to extend Regina cherries’ shelf life up to 40 days, preserving firmness and quality for long exports to Asian markets, ensuring better arrival conditions and fewer losses.
14 Oct 2025
At Fruit Attraction 2025, TOMRA Food unveils innovative solutions for sorting and packing both fresh and processed fruit. Artificial intelligence, sustainability, and local service are the pillars of a strategy focused on efficiency, quality, and competitiveness.
13 Oct 2025
The use of active packaging in Chilean fresh fruit exports—cherries, grapes and blueberries—helps reduce waste, preserve quality and extend shelf life during long shipments. An innovative technology that boosts sustainability and global market competitiveness.
08 Oct 2025
A Chinese study shows how 30 μm LDPE (PE30) film extends Meizao cherries' shelf life up to 60 days. It reduces spoilage and preserves nutritional quality, texture and appearance, offering an effective, scalable packaging solution for Chinese producers, retailers and distributors.
