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New late cherry varieties: ANA Chile® and LFP expand into Europe

Varieties

31 Jul 2025

During the Late Cherry Varieties Tour, ANA Chile® and LFP introduced in Germany new late cherry varieties — red and bicolour — featuring excellent quality, high resistance, and extended harvest time, opening new opportunities for export and the European market.

Staccato Cherry: patent reinstated in the US, new phase for plant variety rights

Varieties

26 Jun 2025

A US District Court has reinstated the Staccato Cherry patent, reigniting the legal conflict between Canada and the USA. This development raises crucial issues about plant variety protection, breeder rights, and the future of agricultural intellectual property.

Meda cherries tested in 12 European countries, first fruits harvested in the Netherlands

Varieties

26 Jun 2025

Meda cherries gain traction across Europe: trials in 12 countries, first harvest in the Netherlands, and over 1,200 hectares assigned worldwide. The project spans USA, Chile, South Africa and China, focusing on quality, earliness, innovation and agronomic sustainability.

Early cherry varieties in Spain: ANA Chile® explores new promising genotypes

Varieties

20 Jun 2025

During the 2025 Technical Tour in Spain, ANA Chile® evaluated very early and low-chill cherry varieties, already present in Chile. Selections like the promising Selection 10 and Ibergen genotypes showed excellent quality, productivity, and commercial potential.

Dutch cherries 2025: promising harvest with new varieties and high prices

Varieties

18 Jun 2025

The 2025 Dutch cherry season starts with better-performing varieties like Sweet Ariyna and Sweet Lorenz. Uneven yields for Kordia and Regina, but the European market rewards quality with high prices, driven by frost and rain in key producing countries.

Efficient pollination of Areko cherries: complete guide by Chilean climate zones

Varieties

15 May 2025

Key strategies to enhance Areko cherry pollination across Chilean climate zones. Covers best pollinizer cultivars, orchard layout, hive management, and pollen application to improve fruit quality, productivity, and uniform flowering for consistent cherry yields.

Meda™ cherries: early premium varieties expanding from Europe to China

Varieties

14 May 2025

The Meda™ cherry breeding program celebrates 15 years of innovation, showing outstanding results in Europe and Chile. With Kordia-level quality and earlier harvest, these premium varieties target top-tier markets, including China, with growing export potential.

Gold series: promising bicolor cherry varieties from University of Bologna

Varieties

13 May 2025

The University of Bologna’s new Gold series, unveiled at Macfrut 2025 in Rimini, features four high-quality bicolor cherry varieties. Outstanding fruits in terms of appearance, firmness, and productivity—developed through over 40 years of cherry breeding expertise.

80 years of cherries in Estonia: breeding, varieties and cold climate cultivation

Varieties

24 Apr 2025

Over the past 80 years, Estonia has developed dozens of sweet and sour cherry varieties suited to its northern climate. From Tartu University’s research to breeding at Polli Research Center, discover the challenges and success of this unique Baltic fruit cultivation.

Cherry trees biodiversity in Sardinia: a heritage to be valued

Varieties

14 Apr 2025

Explore the unique cherry biodiversity of Sardinia, Italy. This study reveals 27 traditional varieties with rich genetic traits, high-quality fruits, and strong adaptability—key to sustainable farming and preserving cultural heritage in a changing climate.