08 Jul 2026
Apulian Ferrovia cherries close out a high-quality season, supported by Italy’s domestic market and slowed by Greece and Turkey. Late varieties such as Staccato open new prospects to extend harvests, sales, and profitability for Italian cherries beyond mid-July in Puglia.
22 Jun 2026
The 29th Italian Cherries National Competition concluded in Bracigliano, honoring Spernocchia cherries from Bracigliano Natura and Alfonso Ferrentino, Sweet Saretta from Quartieri Farm, and Ferrovia from Rosanna Gullo for quality, flavor and deep territorial identity.
19 Jun 2026
Early cherries in California offer strong market potential for growers, but success depends on adapted genetics, protected agriculture and climate risk management to secure fruit quality, consistency and profitability in the San Joaquin Valley, even in unstable seasons.
29 May 2026
Rivoira Group launches Skylar Rae, a premium bicolor cherry without stems, bringing the CherryBerry concept to Italy and Europe. Designed as a crunchy, ready-to-eat natural snack, it debuts commercially in June 2026 across Italy, Germany and selected overseas markets as well.
28 May 2026
ENEA’s cherry study shows how firm flesh, dry weather, and sugar content can reduce vulnerability to the Asian fruit fly Drosophila suzukii, offering new guidance for monitoring, integrated pest management and varietal choices in Sabina and other Italian cherry districts.
05 May 2026
World Fresh Exports is introducing the new Canadian Sansia and Safirah dark sweet cherry series to global markets, bred by AAFC in Summerland and designed to extend the season with premium size, flavour, firmness, consistency and strong shipping performance.
24 Apr 2026
Cheery Glow, Bloom Fresh’s early cherry, is expanding in Chile with 200 hectares. Low chill requirement, high quality and up to 60 days storage make it ideal for export to China, Europe and the United States, helping growers face climate challenges and competitive global markets.
22 Apr 2026
International Plant Selection launches the ZIC club to exclusively manage Zaiger Genetics cherry varieties in Europe. France, Spain and Murcia are involved, as climate change accelerates the need for new cherry cultivars that are more resilient, productive and adaptable.
21 Apr 2026
Stemilt has signed an agreement with Brandt’s Fruit Trees and LFP to grow KIR cherries, late and ultra-late varieties bred in Germany, aiming to extend the commercial season through September and enhance the quality of premium cherry supply in the United States market.
14 Apr 2026
New Royal Tioga cherry orchards in Greece’s Edessa region show very high productivity from the earliest years. Early fruit thinning is essential to balance vegetative growth and yield, preventing tree stress and ensuring consistent production and orchard performance over time.
