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Italian cherry season: in the Euganean Hills, local fruit becomes a story of climate, identity and agromarketing

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16 Jun 2026

The 2026 sweet cherry season in Italy’s Euganean Hills reflects unstable weather, strong yields and direct sales. In Vò, Laura Ambrosi explains how quality, fruit size up to 30 mm, trust and territorial identity create value for growers, tourists and consumers in Veneto.

Vignola Cherry PGI: the experimental field in Vignola will be named after Andrea Bernardi

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15 Jun 2026

In Vignola, the experimental orchard was named after Andrea Bernardi, former Consortium president and a key figure for Vignola Cherry PGI. The tribute highlights his work for innovation, research and dialogue among producers, institutions and the local fruit supply chain.

Aragon is making progress with the 'Ciliegie di Calatayud e Aranda' PGI

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12 Jun 2026

The Government of Aragón supports the Cereza de Calatayud y del Aranda PGI, covering around 1,500 hectares and about one hundred agricultural operators. Documents must be ready by 30 July, while the European recognition process could take up to two years for its approval.

The word “marchiano” derives from an ancient variety of cherry

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11 Jun 2026

From the legendary Marchian cherries of Italy’s Marche region to Vignola IGP’s Durone della Marca: the remarkable story of an oversized fruit whose reputation shaped the Italian language, turning its name into an adjective for something huge, blatant and impossible to ignore.

Biodiversity and the future: from the Vignola Moretta cherry to Carlo Petrini’s lesson

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29 May 2026

From Carlo Petrini to the Slow Food Presidia, the future of cherry growing depends on biodiversity. Vignola Moretta Cherry shows an agricultural model that resists global standardization, linking Europe, Turkey and resilient local territories against intensive monocultures.

The Jerte PDO cherry is strengthening its reputation for quality and its presence on international markets

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14 May 2026

The Cereza del Jerte PDO is focusing on quality, traceability and new varieties to strengthen exports and its presence in global markets. After nearly 2,000 certified tonnes last season, the 2026 fruit promises excellent flavour, more visibility and higher certified volumes.

The outlook is excellent for Valencian cherries: after four years of decline, the target is 1,500 tonnes

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21 Apr 2026

Cherry production in Castellón is set to recover after years of lows, with the sector expecting between 1,000 and 2,000 tonnes thanks to favorable flowering and fruit set. The coming weeks will be crucial, while olive groves continue to expand across farmland.

AOP Cerises de France: an organization serving the cherry sector

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01 Apr 2026

AOP Cerises de France is strengthening the French cherry sector by expanding membership, improving volume coordination and enhancing dialogue with retailers. The goal is to increase bargaining power and ensure greater market stability across France.

The cherry industry in Door County, Wisconsin

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26 Mar 2026

Discover how Door County, Wisconsin became famous for cherries: from early farming struggles to the rise of orchards and Montmorency varieties. A story of agricultural innovation, ideal climate, and a thriving fruit industry today worldwide with lasting impact and economic growth

Quillón is turning to digital technology to revitalise the local Corazón de Paloma cherry

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19 Mar 2026

In Quillón, the Agroclima Corazón de Paloma project brings a mobile app, weather stations and agroclimatic models to help around 60 small cherry growers manage orchards, protect a heritage variety and respond more effectively to climate change impacts.