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Longer-lasting cherries: natural salicylates boost freshness and shelf life

Quality

29 May 2025

A Spanish study shows that applying natural salicylates to cherry trees during fruit development improves quality, enhances antioxidants, and extends shelf life—offering an effective postharvest solution for health-conscious consumers and commercial producers alike.

A natural cherry orchard in the Himalayas: a veteran's ethical choice

Specialties

29 May 2025

On a shaded hillside in Narkanda, a veteran and his wife grow chemical-free cherries. Their journey, born from personal loss, became a beacon of hope and resilience. A touching story of natural farming that nourishes the body, honors the earth, and inspires hearts everywhere.

Mercadona bets on 8,500 tons of Aragon cherries for the 2025 season

Markets

29 May 2025

Mercadona will purchase 8,500 tons of cherries from Aragon during the 2025 season, representing 77% of the national total. The campaign supports the local economy, creates 3,000 jobs, and promotes a sweet, nutritious Spanish fruit from suppliers like SAT Vidrio and Summer Fruit.

Pesticides and parasitoids: impacts on Drosophila suzukii in Chinese orchards

Crop protection

28 May 2025

Study in China on the effects of 8 insecticides on Drosophila suzukii and the parasitoid Trichopria drosophilae. Effective and selective compounds were identified for integrated pest management in fruit orchards like cherries, strawberries, and blueberries.

Cherry boom: Russian and Belarusian traders move to Uzbekistan

Markets

28 May 2025

Record demand for Uzbek sour cherries: traders from Russia and Belarus relocate to secure direct supply. Spring frosts in Europe fuel demand as Uzbekistan targets record frozen fruit exports of premium quality, entering new markets and increasing its regional influence.

Taishan (China) cherries 2025: E-commerce, logistics and livestreaming for the fruit of the future

Markets

28 May 2025

In Taishan, the 2025 cherry season kicks off: e-commerce, cold chain logistics, and livestreaming bridge agricultural tradition and innovation. The initiative promotes local products like cherries, delivering them across China and beyond with premium logistics.

British Columbia cherries: 2025 season promises quality and passion

Markets

28 May 2025

In British Columbia, the 2025 cherry season is shaping up to be exceptional: harvest from mid-June to August, Canadian Cherry Month, and “I Farm For” stories showcasing growers. A vibrant year of flavour, community, identity, and proud Canadian agricultural tradition.

Chilean cherries under pressure: size, costs and market strategies revealed

Markets

27 May 2025

Chile’s cherry industry faces a turning point: lower returns from China, rising costs, and sizing challenges. Experts and growers share agronomic and commercial strategies to remain profitable and expand exports to new markets in the coming years.

Microbiological fertilization in sustainable cherry production: a study on Azospirillum brasilense

Tech management

27 May 2025

A study by the Universities of Zadar and Zagreb explores the effects of Azospirillum brasilense on cherry trees cv. Lapins grafted on various rootstocks. Results show improvements in growth, foliar nutrients, and soil conductivity under nursery production conditions.

British Columbia cherries: 2025 shaping up to be a record season with strong export demand

Production

27 May 2025

Following 2024’s production collapse, the 2025 cherry season in British Columbia is expected to be historic: 5 million cartons forecast, outstanding fruit quality, rising domestic support, and strong international demand from Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.