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.
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.
23 Oct 2026
Spring rains in Chile have split early cherries in the north, while damage in O’Higgins, which accounts for over 80% of production, remains marginal so far. Growers are monitoring fungal disease, saturated soils and potential impacts on Chile’s 2026/27 cherry crop.
19 Oct 2026
Global cherry production is forecast to reach a record 5.4 million tonnes in 2026/27 up by 17%, according to the USDA. Rising Chilean exports and Chinese imports point to stronger competition for Argentina’s Patagonia during the shared Southern Hemisphere export season.
19 Oct 2026
South African cherries turn to the domestic market as production rises 17% in 2024/25 and export prices fall 27%. Local demand helps sustain the value of the industry. A look at leading varieties, planted areas and the main destinations for South African cherry exports.
13 Oct 2026
A study of 125 wild cherry trees in western Poland reveals how temperature and rainfall influence annual growth rings. Analysis of five populations highlights the importance of March weather, July temperatures and habitats in shaping tree growth and climate responses.
12 Oct 2026
In Argentina, Jujuy’s temperate valleys bring cherry harvests forward to late September. Low-chill varieties reach 25-29 °Brix, creating new commercial and export opportunities and arriving 15-20 days ahead of production in Mendoza, Argentina, and Chile’s Coquimbo region.
08 Oct 2026
Climate change is putting Italian cherries under pressure: in Puglia, production and yields are falling while prices remain high. Frost, heavy rain and rising costs are increasing volatility across the supply chain and weighing on both growers and consumers in Italy.
06 Oct 2026
Germany’s 2026 cherry harvest reached 48,500 tonnes, 7.8% above the ten-year average. Sweet cherries drove the increase, while sour cherry output fell 16.8%. Destatis also reported sharp regional differences among Germany’s main cherry-producing regions and states.
