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Pinterest Predicts: sour cherries will be the trend of 2025 in the US

Consumption

23 Jan 2025

For the American tart cherry industry, this statement is a sweet nod to the versatility of the fruit among younger generations. From adventurous culinary creations to its vibrant ruby-red beauty, tart cherries are set to inspire a new audience in unexpected ways.

Cherries among the top ten fruit crops in Australia in 2025

Production

23 Jan 2025

Cherries are widely considered a luxury fruit. Nationally, cherries are a favorite fruit for holidays. Internationally, markets in China, Japan, and South Korea lead significant demand, particularly during Lunar New Year and other cultural celebrations.

China: Chilean imports at pre-pandemic levels, logistics and technology optimise the process

Markets

22 Jan 2025

'Arrivals of Chilean cherries by sea have grown significantly this season. More than 40 ships of Chilean cherries have arrived since November and some will continue after the Spring Festival,' reports Zhu, director of Shenzhen Changhong Logistics Co.

Argentina: low volumes compared to last year, but quality ensures exports

Markets

22 Jan 2025

‘This season will not be bad for Argentinian exporters. Prices were maintained thanks to the quality of the cherries. We lacked volume, which unfortunately affected producers in Chubut,' said CAPCI Director General Aníbal Caminiti.

Chilean cherry festival conquers supermarkets in Vietnam

Markets

22 Jan 2025

Saigon Co.op is selling 100 tons of Chilean cherries at a promotional price of 199,000 VND/kg, 20-30% lower than the market price. On the first day of the launch, statistics showed that more than 20 tons of cherries were consumed.

Protection of plants with multifunctional covers ensures sustainable management of cherry orchards

Covers

22 Jan 2025

A four-year project has started in 2021 to investigate the most innovative physical protection methods available. The activity is carried out thanks to a partnership between Consorzio della Ciliegia IGP di Vignola, Consorzio Fitosanitario di Modena and the University of Bologna.

API and transparency: Hapag-Lloyd introduces new technology for transporting cherries

Post-harvest​

21 Jan 2025

The introduction of Hapag-Lloyd Live in the 2024 season was a demonstration of global teamwork. Engineers and logisticians in Chile and Germany worked hand in hand with the Digital Container Shipping Association to bring this state-of-the-art system to life.

Chukar Cherries and Northwest Cherries together to promote the benefits of cherry consumption

Health

21 Jan 2025

This January, two important names, Northwest Cherries and Chukar Cherries, are collaborating to highlight the benefits of Northwest sweet cherries, backed by research, and encourage their inclusion in daily nutritional plans.

Raúl Orellana (Quelen Fruit): here are the secrets to guarantee high quality cherries in China

Markets

21 Jan 2025

Raúl Orellana highlights that “firmness and the green color of the stem are key attributes for Chinese consumers,” as a brown stem is perceived as a sign of loss of freshness.

Cracking susceptibility of full-sibs of a cross of a cracking tolerant and cracking susceptible sweet cherry: relation to cuticle characteristics, microcracking and Calcium

Breeding

20 Jan 2025

The objectives of the study was to phenotype a segregating population of sweet cherries for selected key traits of the Zipper model and for their susceptibility to cracking, for which the QTLs for cracking susceptibility were established earlier.