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Ethylene and transcriptional regulation of fruit firmness in sweet cherry

Post-harvest​

21 May 2026

A study in China clarifies how ethylene and PavSPL7 regulate sweet cherry softening. This transcription factor limits cell wall degradation, improving fruit firmness, postharvest quality and potential shelf life for more efficient cherry supply chains worldwide.

The new era of Chilean cherries: lower supply or greater precision?

Tech management

21 May 2026

Chilean cherries are entering a new phase shaped by quality, agronomic precision and the demands of the Chinese market. From orchard management to post-harvest, Chile is focusing on uniform, large, competitive fruit with strong commercial value in the global market.

Risk of transmission of disease X prior to the cherry harvest

Crop protection

21 May 2026

Warm spring conditions in Washington may advance cherry X-disease transmission. WSU reports C. reductus adults already present in May and highlights weed control, leafhopper monitoring and targeted preharvest spray strategies to limit vector pressure in commercial orchards.

Epicarp colorimetry and integrated metabolomics: toward reliable predictive models of ripening in sweet cherry

Quality

20 May 2026

A Chinese study shows how epicarp colorimetry can accurately indicate sweet cherry ripening by linking skin color, anthocyanins, soluble solids and fruit quality, supporting targeted harvesting and artificial vision technologies.

The sedless cherry problem

Consumption

20 May 2026

Technological progress promises innovation, but research on seedless cherries raises an urgent question: why do we invest in market comforts while millions face hunger? A critical analysis of science, priorities, incentives and global responsibility.

Energy efficiency and carbon footprint of sour cherry production in Türkiye: between productive performance and dependence on non-renewable inputs

Planting systems

19 May 2026

A study carried out in Konya, Turkey, analyzes energy efficiency, greenhouse gas emissions and input use in sour cherry production, highlighting strong productivity but high reliance on electricity, chemical fertilizers and non-renewable sources across the production cycle today.

The management of Drosophila suzukii must move away from a reactive approach and adopt a data-driven preventive strategy

Crop protection

19 May 2026

Carolina Yañez analyses how Chile aims to strengthen Drosophila suzukii management through preventive monitoring, data, innovation and international cooperation, protecting export cherries and berries from growing phytosanitary pressure in the most demanding global markets.

The Chilean cherry industry: the problem is not the market, but the system

Production

19 May 2026

Chile’s cherry industry faces a decisive stage marked by volume growth, reliance on China, logistics pressure and weaker prices. Specialized consultants point to quality, coordination and long-term sustainability as the key drivers to protect market value.

Vignola PGI cherries: the 2026 season is underway

Production

18 May 2026

Vignola PGI cherries begin the 2026 season with estimates of up to 50,000 quintals. Premium quality, rain protection systems and a new marketing campaign strengthen the brand’s positioning across mass retailers, specialist shops and Italian consumers until early July in Italy.

Cherries: a demanding crop that is becoming increasingly important in El Ciruelo’s strategy

Production

18 May 2026

El Ciruelo strengthens its cherry strategy with own production, focusing on suitable areas such as Cancarix, precise agronomic management and varieties suited to a short market window, where climate, quality, seasonality and consumer value are decisive.