20 Aug 2026
The Cereza del Valle de Los Antiguos – Patagonia Designation of Origin has validated its Quality Management System, ensuring traceability and local production standards. The project now paves the way for the first export of certified cherries in the upcoming season.
27 Jul 2026
Etna PDO Cherry and the prized Mastrantonio variety enjoy a strong 2026 season, with high quality, firm fruit and harvests extending to late July. Higher-altitude orchards create new market opportunities, while growers face suzukii fruit fly, irrigation and grower unity.
23 Jun 2026
The first PDO picota cherries from Valle del Jerte have received seasonal certification. In Extremadura, the campaign begins with strong prospects for quality and volume, despite rain damage affecting some cherry varieties protected by the Cereza del Jerte PDO label.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
