24 Jul 2025
The cherry season in Spain’s Jerte Valley ends with 7 million kilos certified, free from rain or hail damage. The Lapins variety joins the PDO list for the first time. Local institutions strengthen their support for the region’s agricultural and rural sector.
24 Jul 2025
The Shukin family grows cherries in British Columbia, adapting to climate extremes with innovative practices. From variety selection and soil health to pruning, irrigation and post-harvest handling, their approach defines a new standard for sustainable cherry farming in Canada.
24 Jul 2025
A scientific study from Turkey and Romania shows that edible coatings made of chitosan, selenium, and thyme essential oil significantly extend the shelf life of sweet cherries, preserving their freshness and reducing waste during postharvest storage by up to five days.
23 Jul 2025
The 2025 Veronese Hill Cherries season ends with a 30–40% drop due to bad weather, yet market results are positive. Quality, local identity and the push for PGI certification strengthen the product’s position and recognition in national and international markets.
23 Jul 2025
A Turkish study evaluates the effect of vegetative cherry rootstocks on flowering, pollination and fruit quality. Gisela 5 and MaxMa 60 show top results. A strategic insight for modern cherry growing and the export of “0900 Ziraat” variety.
22 Jul 2025
A Chinese study compares YLL-TS and SSS-TS cherry tree systems, focusing on photosynthetic efficiency, fruit quality, and yield. The innovative YLL-TS system shows remarkable performance, proving suitable for high-efficiency, intensive sweet cherry farming.
22 Jul 2025
Harvista™ 1.3 SC is AgroFresh's new pre-harvest solution approved in Argentina for cherries. It extends the pollination window, improves fruit set, and enhances both yield and quality, meeting the demands of a rapidly growing and quality-driven global market.
22 Jul 2025
A new INIA bulletin helps cherry producers in the Ñuble region to improve quality and preservation along the supply chain, all the way to exports to Asian markets. A concrete opportunity to address the growth and challenges of Chilean exports 2024-2025.
21 Jul 2025
Alejandro García-Huidobro (Prize) and Antonio Walker (SNA) urge Chile’s cherry industry to boost cooperation and explore new markets to tackle export challenges. Quality, governance and strategic investment are key to success in the 2025/26 season.
21 Jul 2025
Pistil doubling affects fruit quality and profit for cherry growers. Research from California and Washington highlights effective timing and methods: shading, evaporative cooling, and targeted treatments can reduce pistil doubling by up to 50% in sweet cherry production.
