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Green Pack invests in technology and quality to protect Chilean cherries' reputation

Quality

02 Dec 2025

Green Pack Services, a Chilean cherry packing company, has upgraded its lines using advanced Italian tech. Focused on quality, cold chain efficiency, safety and automation, it aims to improve fruit condition and protect Chile’s reputation in international cherry markets.

Chilean cherries arrive in Rotterdam: first ocean shipment in week 45

Markets

02 Dec 2025

For the first time, Chilean cherries harvested in week 45 will be shipped to Europe by sea. CMR Group and C&L lead this early-season strategy, with arrival expected in Rotterdam on December 9. A game-changer for the European off-season fresh fruit market.

How heat affects antioxidants in industrial sour cherry jam production

Processed

02 Dec 2025

A study on sour cherry jams explores how thermal processing impacts antioxidant content. Results reveal major differences among commercial products, underlining the role of ingredient quality and food processing techniques in preserving nutritional value.

How to prevent fruit cracking in Mediterranean orchards with advanced sensing

Tech management

01 Dec 2025

Fruit cracking leads to significant economic losses in Mediterranean orchards. Advanced sensing technologies and precision agriculture now allow growers to detect early stress signals, reduce fruit splitting, improve resource efficiency and enhance overall crop sustainability.

Self-care or failed responsibility? Cherry harvest reveals workplace safety gaps

Tech management

01 Dec 2025

Cherry season exposes the limits of self-care as a safety model. Is it a personal duty or a sign of poor risk management? When risks increase, only structured systems—not individual willpower—can ensure health and safety for all workers in the field.

Cherry tree pollination: synergies between honey bees and wild pollinating insects

Tech management

28 Nov 2025

A recent study from central Chile reveals that the combined activity of honey bees and wild insects significantly improves sweet cherry fruit set, highlighting the value of biodiversity and ecologically oriented farming practices for more resilient orchards in the region.

Cost analysis and strategies to increase the profitability of Chilean cherry orchards

Tech management

28 Nov 2025

In-depth report on the real production costs, profitability thresholds and export dynamics of cherry orchards in Chile, with case data from Ñuble, Biobío, Araucanía, Maule and Los Lagos. Strategic insights to reduce costs, boost yield and ensure long-term farm viability.

Predictive models for sour cherry processing: advanced research from Ukraine

Post-harvest​

27 Nov 2025

A Ukrainian research team studied nine sour cherry varieties to develop predictive models based on size, weight, color, and firmness. The goal is to optimize post-harvest technologies and improve product quality during fruit and vegetable processing.

Chilean cherries in China: logistics, pricing and market trends for 2025/26 season

Markets

27 Nov 2025

China expects 131 million boxes of Chilean cherries in 2025/26. Rising volumes, tighter logistics and more cautious consumers present new challenges. A full analysis of market trends, quality expectations and pricing strategies for the upcoming season.

Cherries vs Obesity: International Study Uncovers Molecular Benefits

Health

27 Nov 2025

An international research project led by Texas A&M University and involving PUCV aims to uncover the molecular mechanisms behind the health benefits of sweet cherries, focusing on their potential to prevent obesity and metabolic disorders through multi-omic approaches.