24 Oct 2025
The Veronese Hills Cherry is nearing PGI recognition, with the Veneto Region’s opinion expected by November. Regional councillor Alberto Bozza made the announcement during a Coldiretti Verona meeting on quality labels, extreme weather, and energy storage systems.
02 Oct 2025
In Vignola, cherries are more than fruit: they represent culture, tradition, and local identity. Yet the lack of generational turnover puts their future at risk. Under-50 farmers launch a project to revive the cherry supply chain, involve young people, and boost tourism.
23 Sep 2025
The cherry tree in Switzerland is a true cultural and natural icon. From the wild varieties in Ticino to the renowned orchards of Zug, it offers delicious fruits, supports biodiversity, and plays an essential role in agriculture, gastronomy, and climate resilience.
10 Sep 2025
Andrea Bernardi, president of the Vignola Igp Cherry Consortium, passed away at 64 after a long illness. A key figure in cherry farming in Emilia-Romagna, he was a driving force for quality, innovation, and regional identity in Italian fruit and vegetable production.
10 Sep 2025
The Jerte PDO closes its 2025 season with 1.3 million kg certified, surpassing the previous year. The campaign was led by picota cherries, supported by new varieties such as Lapins, Burlat and Van, which extended the market season and boosted the PDO’s visibility worldwide.
20 Aug 2025
Ratafia Ciociara has received PGI recognition: a traditional cherry liqueur made exclusively in Frosinone, Lazio. Blending local wines and wild cherries, it offers a deep, authentic taste. Perfect as a digestif, in pastries, or for bold cocktails with an Italian twist.
14 Aug 2025
The Cereza del Jerte PDO ends the 2025 season with 1.3 million kg certified, driven by Picota and the introduction of new varieties like Lapins, Van and Burlat. A climate-friendly season with top-quality fruit and an extended market availability period.
11 Aug 2025
Door County cherries in Wisconsin preserve a centuries-old tradition blending history, culture and authentic flavor. From the orchards of the 1800s to today’s mechanical harvest, this red fruit stands as a symbol of identity and a magnet for visitors from around the world.
05 Aug 2025
Prunus avium, known as sweet cherry, is a native tree enriching landscapes with spring blossoms, summer fruits, and vital habitat for wildlife and pollinators. Resilient to climate change, it blends beauty, tradition, and sustainable biodiversity for future ecosystems.
31 Jul 2025
An ethnobotanical study in Jendouba, Tunisia highlights the wild cherry’s medicinal and nutritional value. Its anti-inflammatory, diuretic and protective properties make it a key resource for herbal medicine and sustainable rural development.
