10 Feb 2025
Research has shown that all varieties are classified as rich in anthocyanins and flavonoids. In addition to polyphenols, sweet cherries contain carotenoid compounds like β-carotene and vitamin C, which enhance their antioxidant capabilities.
07 Feb 2025
A recent study from Korea investigated the combined effect of ethyl formate (EF) and cold on this invasive species, analysing metabolic changes to better understand the impact on the insect's physiology.
07 Feb 2025
‘This is an expected phenomenon, due to oversupply,’ says Jorge González, agricultural economist at INIA. ’The increase in cultivated areas has generated a supply pressure that exceeds the capacity of demand, which leads to a fall in prices.
06 Feb 2025
A recent study from Romania evaluated the effectiveness of using Xtend modified atmosphere packaging in maintaining the quality of "Kordia" and "Regina" cherry varieties. The cherries were stored at -0.5°C for 42 days.
06 Feb 2025
“Shipments in California (2024) peaked on May 17, compared to June 12 in 2023. That’s a good thing,” said B.J. Thurlby, president of the Northwest Cherry Growers, in his assessment of the 2024 season.
05 Feb 2025
A research conducted at the University of Kashmir (India) examined the impact of pullulan and pullulan-chitosan edible coatings on the post-harvest quality of sweet cherries during a 20-day storage period.
05 Feb 2025
Chile has almost doubled its cherry exports to India in the 2024/25 season. With the recent arrival of several sea containers, the export volume increased from 367 tons in 2023/24 to 708 tons in 2024/25, according to the Chilean Cherry Committee of Frutas de Chile.
04 Feb 2025
Studied between Chilean and Israeli institutes have analyzed the function of pattern-triggered immunity in sweet cherry, induced by the fungal elicitor Xyn11/eix, was analysed. The results show that Xyn11/eix induces two distinct responses: cell death and ethylene increase.
04 Feb 2025
Meda™ varieties have been evaluated in Europe for three seasons now. All have been selected with a minimum of 35-40 days post-harvest. Meda™'s is the only breeding programme that has used postharvest as a selection filter.
03 Feb 2025
Bumblebees play a key role in the pollination service, particularly during rainy or particularly cold periods. For this function they were one of the focuses of the 2025 edition of ‘Stone Fruit Day’, organised by Washington State University, on 22 January.
