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Integrated nutrition: the key to premium cherry quality in Chilean orchards

Tech management

21 May 2025

In Chile, integrated nutrition management in cherry orchards boosts yield and fruit quality while reducing external inputs. Balanced fertilization, root stimulation and biostimulants ensure firmer, more uniform cherries fit for international premium markets.

2025 forecast: record cherry crop in Northwest USA and new export funding

Markets

21 May 2025

Northwest USA cherry growers forecast a 2025 harvest of 213,800 tons, exceeding the three-year average. New funding supports trade negotiations, with optimism growing for the Chinese market after a tariff agreement that could ease export restrictions and boost demand.

Ñuble bets on cherry exports: New Day Fruits to build major packing facility

Production

20 May 2025

New Day Fruits will open a state-of-the-art cherry packing plant in Ñuble, backed by regional investment programs. With a 3.2 million kg capacity, it will serve local growers and create thousands of jobs. Ñuble aims to reach five plants in operation within two years.

California cherry production halved due to extreme weather

Production

20 May 2025

In California, 43% of cherry orchards in San Joaquin Valley were damaged by heavy spring rains. Production drops by half, with estimated losses of $98 million. Local growers are urgently requesting aid to cope with one of the most devastating seasons in recent history.

Chilean cherries: better color and size with the Humic strategy

Quality

20 May 2025

Chilean growers embrace the Humic strategy to enhance cherry color, size, and uniformity. Results from the 2023 and 2024 seasons confirm higher quality, productive yield and profitability using Revital®, Potaliq® and Humic Kolour®, successfully tested across Europe.

Sweet cherry cultivation systems: yield and fruit quality in Moldova study

Tech management

20 May 2025

A study carried out in Moldova from 2010 to 2022 analyzes how rootstocks, canopy shapes, and planting distances affect yield and fruit quality in sweet cherry. Key insights on variety-rootstock combinations and orchard design for better production and fruit standards.

Verona (Italy) hills cherry: 2025 season kicks off with high hopes and Igp goal

Production

19 May 2025

The Verona Hills Cherry launches the 2025 season with a high-quality production. Coldiretti confirms size standards, pushes for Igp recognition, and calls for fair import rules. Local cherry farming still faces important structural and climate-related challenges.

Night harvest becomes routine in orchards: cherries under the stars

Tech management

19 May 2025

In Pacific Northwest orchards, night harvesting is becoming the new norm to avoid extreme heat. Cherries, pears and other crops are picked under light towers, with safety training, reflective gear and work shifts scheduled in the cool hours before sunrise.

Combating harmful pathogens with targeted solutions from Moldova

Crop protection

19 May 2025

A study conducted in Moldova (2022–2023) assessed the effectiveness of two new fungicides against cherry pathogens like Monilia and Clasterosporium. Results outperformed standard treatments, improving tree health, yield and fruit quality in cherry orchards.

Unity and shared strategy: Chile’s recipe for cherry export success in 2025/26

Markets

19 May 2025

Alejandro García-Huidobro (Prize) calls for greater unity and a new governance model for Chile’s cherry sector. Emphasis on shared strategy, quality, alternative markets and sustainable growth for 2025/26. Today’s decisions will shape export success.