22 Apr 2025
A Romanian study analyzes the correlation between fruit quality and cracking in three sweet cherry cultivars: Special, Tentant, and Severin. The results highlight significant differences in weight, pH, color, °Brix, and cracking index, with implications for varietal selection.
21 Apr 2025
Discover BioMagnet Ruby, the sustainable and innovative solution to protect cherries in Italy from the pests Drosophila suzukii and Rhagoletis cerasi. Preventive action, no maintenance, guaranteed crop quality. Also ideal for other red fruits.
21 Apr 2025
On 28 and 29 May, the first Redagrícola Cherry Conference, a technical reference event for the cherry sector, will be held in Monticello. Chilean and international experts will participate, focusing on innovation, climate and market.
18 Apr 2025
A Romanian study explores the link between sweet cherry cracking and fruit quality factors such as weight, firmness, and pH. Findings provide actionable insights for enhancing cultivar resistance and supporting cherry growers in challenging climates.
18 Apr 2025
A groundbreaking agrivoltaic pilot project in Germany installs lightweight solar panels over cherry orchards using existing weather protection systems—maximizing land use, preserving fruit yields and offering a replicable, sustainable model for smart farming across Europe.
18 Apr 2025
Spain and China have signed a phytosanitary protocol that opens the Chinese market to Spanish cherries for the first time. A strategic agreement offering new export opportunities, with high standards in quality, traceability, and mandatory cold treatment.
17 Apr 2025
Discover SaniStone, the natural postharvest treatment for cherries by Sanifruit in Spain. It reduces decay, preserves stem freshness and enhances shelf life, ensuring higher profitability for exporters while protecting health and the environment.
17 Apr 2025
Spain and China have signed a long-awaited protocol allowing Spanish cherries into the Chinese market. The deal could boost non-EU exports. FEPEX welcomes the move, highlighting the importance of diversifying markets for the fruit sector's growth.
17 Apr 2025
A Chinese research study tested the use of oscillating magnetic fields to supercool cherries at −4 °C without ice formation. This innovative method extends shelf life, reduces dehydration, and preserves the texture and nutritional quality of fresh fruit post-harvest.
16 Apr 2025
The 2025 greenhouse cherry harvest has started in Apulia: unstable weather caused a delay of over a week, but the fruit shows excellent quality, consistent size and good sugar content, with strong demand already seen in early market trends.
