15 Jan 2026
China is investing in cherry production, turning what was once considered a luxury fruit into a key pillar of its agricultural strategy. Backed by strong local government support, provinces like Shandong and Yunnan are scaling up output and reducing import dependency.
13 Jan 2026
The 2025 cherry season in the Pacific Northwest saw high prices and excess volumes. At Yakima's Cherry Institute 2026, the industry gathers to discuss strategies, market dynamics, export challenges and future crop timing. A turning point for U.S. cherry growers.
08 Jan 2026
Melinda and Vip join forces to relaunch late-season mountain cherries in Trentino. A new alliance to enhance local production with a single brand, focusing on quality, sustainability and a response to the climatic and production crisis in the cherry industry.
05 Jan 2026
On 24 December, a local fruit grower explained that this year the trees were subjected to forced dormancy and heating earlier than usual, resulting in the cherries ripening about 10 days earlier than in previous years.
01 Jan 2026
Ultrasound and nanobubble treatments are transforming postharvest cherry management in Chile. Physiological indicators such as pitting, electrolyte leakage and respiration help assess treatment impact and preserve cherry quality for up to 45 days in cold storage.
25 Dec 2025
La Junta de Extremadura ha distribuito 904.540 euro nel secondo pagamento dell’aiuto straordinario 2024 per i cerasicoltori colpiti dal maltempo. La misura, parte del Decreto Legge 3/2025, prevede un’ultima tranche da un milione di euro in arrivo nei prossimi giorni.
24 Dec 2025
CMD-YOLO is a new lightweight and fast algorithm that detects cherry ripeness in real time. Developed in Yunnan, it overcomes the limitations of traditional methods, improving accuracy and speed for more effective and smarter precision farming.
12 Dec 2025
In the last decade, Chile turned cherries into a premium export worth over US$ 1.8 billion, driven by ideal climate, advanced technical management and booming Chinese demand. Andean areas of Peru show potential, but would require infrastructure and adapted strategies.
10 Dec 2025
Chile’s cherry production is expected to fall to 115–120 million boxes due to spring frosts, pruning strategies and natural yield cycles. Early exports to Asia accelerate, while demand grows for small consumer-ready packs, new genetics and bicolor cherries.
09 Dec 2025
The 2025 cherry season in Australia begins with a slight delay caused by unseasonal cold, but experts expect excellent fruit quality. Meanwhile, initiatives like Farmers Pick rescue cherries rejected for cosmetic flaws, helping reduce waste across the supply chain.
