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Chilean competition and climate issues put Argentine cherry market in crisis

Production

04 Feb 2026

Argentina’s cherry market faces a double blow: cheap bulk imports from Chile and extreme weather damage in Patagonia. Export volumes plummet, key markets shift, and the CAPCI association calls for urgent measures to protect the Argentinian cherry sector.

Ginkgo biloba extract: a natural and innovative compound for controlling cherry rot

Post-harvest​

04 Feb 2026

A recent study in China highlights the effectiveness of Ginkgo biloba leaf extract in protecting sweet cherries from Penicillium expansum. The treatment reduces decay, enhances the fruit’s defense system and preserves its commercial quality after harvest.

Dwarfing rootstocks and water stress in cherry trees: physiological responses and post-harvest irrigation management

Rootstocks

03 Feb 2026

Which rootstocks to choose for cherry trees in dry climates? A study in Hungary compares MaxMa 14, GiSelA 6, and WeiGi 2, showing key differences in water stress response. Learn which rootstock ensures sustainable cherry growing under water-limited conditions.

Biological support in cherry orchards is essential in the post-harvest phase

Tech management

03 Feb 2026

Post-harvest cherry management in Chile is key to next season’s fruit quality. Irrigation, organic nutrition, soil microbes and integrated systems are transforming orchards with regenerative agriculture to ensure productivity and sustainability.

South Australian cherries: late season brings quality fruit and sharp prices

Markets

03 Feb 2026

South Australia's cherry season kicked off later than usual due to a cooler spring, but January is delivering an excellent harvest of large, sweet and juicy cherries. Strong competition with Victorian growers and attractive prices are boosting demand across summer markets.

Cherry rootstocks: final phase of genetic project concluded in southern Chile

Rootstocks

02 Feb 2026

Chile’s cherry rootstock genetic program ends its final stage with field trials of ten clonal selections, tested against climate and pathogen stress. The project aims to improve productivity and sustainability in the central-southern region of the country.

Tasmanian Cherries: +15% Output and Focus on Chinese New Year Exports

Markets

02 Feb 2026

Tasmanian cherry production is set to grow by 15% in the 2025/26 season, with larger and sweeter fruit. With no fruit fly and fast air freight, exports are aimed at Asian markets, targeting strong sales around the Chinese New Year celebrations in mid-February.

Graft compatibility in sweet cherry: machine learning approaches to rootstock selection

Rootstocks

30 Jan 2026

A new study from Turkey explores sweet cherry grafting compatibility using advanced tools like PCA, Random Forest and SHAP. Gisela 6 and local genotypes show promising integration for improved selection methods in cherry cultivation and rootstock choice.

Crisis and opportunity for Chilean cherries: impact of Lunar New Year 2026

Markets

30 Jan 2026

Chilean cherries face a tough 2026 season in China: early varieties, quality issues, and a late Lunar New Year impact demand and prices. Insights from Joy Wing Mau Group and outlook for alternative Asian markets like Vietnam, Taiwan, South Korea and Singapore.

Royal Ann, an ancient variety of cherries intended for processing, is reborn in Oregon

Specialties

29 Jan 2026

In Oregon’s Columbia Gorge, growers are reviving Royal Ann cherry orchards for processing. With lower risks and stable returns, this approach brings back a historic fruit industry focused on maraschino, glacé, and ingredient-grade cherries in the U.S. market.