Cherry Times publishes on a weekly basis a report which includes global retail prices in 37 online stores on different continents. The panel includes supermarkets in Austria, Switzerland, Germany, France, Italy, Sweden, the Netherlands, UK, Australia, Singapore and US.
For each product on offer, price, packaging, marketing segment and promotional activity are reported. The survey is updated weekly every Monday.
A complete list of the retailers monitored every week:
08 Jul 2025
An innovative study in Campania used HRMAS-NMR spectroscopy to analyze three varieties of Bracigliano PGI cherries, identifying their chemical, nutraceutical, and compositional qualities. The results highlight the value of this traditional Italian product.
21 Oct 2025
Chinese researchers have identified PavUGT48, a gene in sweet cherry that enhances fruit color and quality. The enzyme acts on anthocyanins and amygdalin, paving the way for genetic selection and nutraceutical optimization in commercial cherry varieties.
07 Jan 2026
A study from Miguel Hernández University in Alicante investigates the effect of melatonin applied before and after harvest on 'Sunburst' cherries. Results show a 29% rise in anthocyanins and a 5x increase in endogenous melatonin after 21 days at 2 °C in cold storage.
07 Jan 2026
In Quincy, Washington, cherry growers Dale and Brandon Goldy bring orchards into production by the third leaf through precise pruning, scoring and plant growth regulators. Their system turns vigor into fruiting wood, reducing blind wood and improving yield and canopy light.
