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Cherries 2025: Chile thinks beyond China for export

Markets

03 Apr 2025

The Chilean cherry season 2024/25 saw record exports, but also showed the difficulties on the Chinese market. Find out how Chile is exploring new markets, with opportunities in the US, Asia and Latin America to boost exports.

Frozen cherries: new business for Chile? A booming market

Processed

03 Apr 2025

Chile invests in frozen cherries to reduce waste and enhance exports with growing demand and new markets such as the US, Europe and China, the sector is expanding rapidly, offering opportunities to Chilean producers and strengthening the food supply chain.

How to preserve cherries longer: the natural method without chemical additives

Post-harvest​

02 Apr 2025

Discover the innovative method for the natural preservation of cherries without chemical additives. Thanks to advanced technologies such as rapid cooling, controlled atmosphere and air sanitisation, the cherries stay fresh for up to 60 days.

Drosophila suzukii, the 'Gene Drive' promises to collapse the population

Crop protection

02 Apr 2025

Gene Drive could revolutionise biological control of Drosophila suzukii, the red-eyed midge that threatens cherry trees and small fruits. Find out how this advanced biotechnology could lead to the collapse of the pest's population.

Monitoring water stress in 'Regina' cherry trees with thermal imaging

Tech management

02 Apr 2025

Thermal imaging is an innovative method to monitor water stress in 'Regina' cherry trees. Optimising irrigation, improving water management and reducing water wastage, without compromising productivity and fruit quality.

How altitude influences sweet cherry quality: study on four cultivars

Quality

01 Apr 2025

Altitude changes the quality of cherries, affecting organic acids and phenolic compounds. A study in Turkey on four cultivars grown at 200 and 800 m revealed changes in the nutritional profile, improving flavour and antioxidant properties of the fruit.

Cherri Global in crisis: cherry giant in New Zealand closes down

Markets

01 Apr 2025

Cherri Global, a cherry giant in New Zealand, initiates liquidation due to debts of $42 million. The company could not withstand the high costs in the industry, a case that highlights the challenges of the export cherry market in Asia.

Cherries from Peru: a new competitor in the global market

Markets

01 Apr 2025

Peru explores cherry production with the aim of entering the Chinese market before Chile. The first exports are expected as early as next season, but experts estimate up to 10 years for significant volumes.

Successful Australian workshops on vigour management in the cherry tree

Press review

31 Mar 2025

Find out the results of workshops on cherry vigour management in Australia, with updates from Tasmania, Victoria, South Australia and NSW. International experts and innovations to optimise cultivation. Read more about winning techniques and strategies.

Bacterial canker of sweet cherry in New Zealand: from identification to management strategies

Crop protection

31 Mar 2025

Bacterial cherry canker, caused by Pseudomonas syringae, threatens orchards in New Zealand. Find out the symptoms, spread and effective strategies to prevent it, from trunk protection to selecting resistant cultivars.