30 Oct 2026
Managing processing times means ensuring that fruit moves from harvesting to cooling with as few interruptions as possible. The aim is to reduce waiting, balance capacity across the different stages, prevent accumulation and identify bottlenecks before they compromise fruit condi
30 Oct 2026
Although lower production may put upward pressure on prices, the extent of any increases will depend on demand, existing supplies and supplier-specific market conditions.
29 Oct 2026
A recent study conducted in Chile investigated the germination potential of seeds from six commercial sweet cherry cultivars following exposure to environmental conditions representative of the export supply chain and the subsequent disposal of fruit in China.
29 Oct 2026
With an industry capable of exporting over 130 million crates, orchards continuing to reach full production and a potential labour shortage, the question is how to adapt the current business strategy.
29 Oct 2026
For 2027, Northwest Cherries states that the aim is to better align expectations regarding harvests, promotions and prices in order to boost the profits of local cherry growers.
28 Oct 2026
No single test currently provides a universally conclusive diagnosis. Nevertheless, combining anatomical observations, physiological and biochemical indicators, and molecular and digital tools can shorten assessment times and reduce grafting failures.
28 Oct 2026
Overall, the season sees some traditional leaders lose volume, including San Francisco, Copefrut and Verfrut, while Dole gains ground and some new exporters make a strong entry into the top 20.
27 Oct 2026
The combination of neural networks, wireless sensors, predictive models, and machine learning algorithms has the potential to transform frost-risk management in orchards, making protective interventions more timely, targeted, and efficient.
27 Oct 2026
The report shows that the area under cherry orchards has reached around 7,250 acres, compared with around 5,700 acres of apple orchards.
27 Oct 2026
The damage does not depend solely on the intensity of the rainfall, but also on the physiological and structural conditions that determine the cherry’s ability to resist water ingress.
