29 Jul 2026
UPA-UCE and Asaja urge the Extremadura government to launch an emergency plan for cherry growers in northern Cáceres after storms caused losses above €20 million, destroyed harvests, cut farm income below production costs and exposed major gaps in crop insurance today.
29 Jul 2026
In the United Kingdom, BeeSAM2 combines artificial intelligence and computer vision to detect bee visits to cherry blossoms with high accuracy, reducing manual analysis while improving research into pollination, fruit set, crop stability and orchard productivity.
28 Jul 2026
Effective phytosanitary management of cherry wood requires prevention, accurate diagnosis and integrated strategies. Sanitary pruning, inoculum reduction, targeted treatments, biostimulation and seasonal monitoring help contain bacterial diseases and wood-decay fungi.
28 Jul 2026
In Kent, England, Agrícola San Clemente and FGA Farming are building an innovative cherry production model that combines technology, Chilean varieties, protective tunnels and seasonal workers from Chile to supply premium fruit directly to the British retail market.
28 Jul 2026
A study conducted in Piedmont shows how prohexadione-calcium improves firmness, metabolic stability and storage quality in Sweet Saretta cherries, preserving sugars, anthocyanins, polyphenols and antioxidant capacity throughout the post-harvest period and market value.
27 Jul 2026
Etna PDO Cherry and the prized Mastrantonio variety enjoy a strong 2026 season, with high quality, firm fruit and harvests extending to late July. Higher-altitude orchards create new market opportunities, while growers face suzukii fruit fly, irrigation and grower unity.
27 Jul 2026
Washington State’s 2026 cherry harvest begins with a smaller crop, good fruit quality, encouraging yields and favorable prices. Mark Grassel examines harvest timing, nighttime picking, climatic risks, labor needs and the challenges shaping a promising season to date.
24 Jul 2026
In China, consumers judge Chilean cherries beyond origin and size: sweetness, firmness, freshness and consistent quality now shape purchasing decisions. Reviews on RedNote reveal a more informed market, focused on the real value delivered by every box with each purchase.
23 Jul 2026
Chile is preparing a mission to China, Vietnam and Indonesia to streamline fruit exports, reduce phytosanitary barriers and improve logistics. Fresh cherries, cold treatments, fruit fly rules and new market openings across key Asian destinations will now lead the agenda.
23 Jul 2026
New cherry genetics are strengthening India’s export ambitions. In Kashmir, premium varieties, high-density orchards and postharvest investments are opening new opportunities in global markets and supporting the growth of the country’s cherry industry in export markets.
