07 Jul 2026
Dormancy, winter chill, cultivar and rootstock choice, pollination and climate-risk management shape sweet cherry yield and quality in Spain, from the Jerte Valley to Zaragoza, across high-value fresh-market orchards facing frost, heat, rain, cracking and yield risk.
07 Jul 2026
A Moldova study shows that pruning Kordia sweet cherry on MaxMa 14 after harvest or in early autumn improves canopy balance, flower bud density, fruiting spurs and yield, reaching average production of 19.8 kg per tree and giving growers guidance for modern orchards
07 Jul 2026
In Michigan, Drosophila suzukii, or Spotted Wing Drosophila, threatens ripening cherries and berries. This MSU guide outlines monitoring, effective insecticide programs, thorough coverage and timely harvest practices to prevent fruit infestation in cherry orchards.
06 Jul 2026
Cristián Pino leads a free online course on export cherry production in Chile, focusing on fruit quality, soft cherries, irrigation, nutrition, biostimulants and practical strategies to improve orchard profitability across Valparaíso and Maule for stronger export results.
06 Jul 2026
Michigan is preparing for the 2026 cherry harvest with reduced volumes, declines of up to 50% in some areas and positive quality. Riveridge Produce invests in new acreage, protective covers and automation to better supply retailers across the Midwest with more efficiency.
03 Jul 2026
Research in Moldova on sweet cherry shows Thin spindle improves yield, fruit quality and canopy management in high-density orchards on Gisela 6, while Improved thin spindle boosts large premium fruit, uniformity and commercial value for modern intensive cherry production.
03 Jul 2026
Chilean cherries 2025/26 face a more saturated China market, flat FOB prices and rising pressure on quality, timing and destinations. Diversification toward the United States and other markets is becoming crucial to protect Chile’s profitability and fruit exports now.
02 Jul 2026
Chile’s cherry industry faces a decisive phase: softer exports, heavy dependence on China, more digital consumers and rising technical pressures demand sharper strategies to protect profitability, fruit quality and global leadership in fresh produce markets worldwide.
02 Jul 2026
British Columbia’s Canadian cherry growers expect one of their strongest 2026 harvests in recent years. Larger fruit, higher Brix levels, new varieties and solid export demand strengthen Canada’s position in premium cherry markets across Europe and Asia, too.
01 Jul 2026
In Spain, across Valle del Jerte, Aragon and Extremadura, precision irrigation helps sweet cherry trees manage water stress, improving water use, fruit quality, yield per plant and resilience to climate change in Mediterranean mountain orchards and local productivity.
