21 Jul 2025
Alejandro García-Huidobro (Prize) and Antonio Walker (SNA) urge Chile’s cherry industry to boost cooperation and explore new markets to tackle export challenges. Quality, governance and strategic investment are key to success in the 2025/26 season.
16 Jul 2025
Carlos Tapia, Chilean technical advisor, calls on the cherry industry to prioritize quality, condition and strict production standards. Staying competitive requires advanced techniques, efficiency and cost control—without ever compromising on fruit size or quality.
07 Jul 2025
The “Cereza del Valle de Los Antiguos” designation celebrates the southernmost cherries in the world, renowned for their unique sweetness, crisp texture, and superior quality. A one-of-a-kind microclimate and over a decade of research elevate Patagonian fruit excellence.
07 Jul 2025
In Chile’s O’Higgins Region, 25 cherry producers achieved APL certification by investing in clean technologies. Solar energy, drip irrigation, and reduced pesticide use are enhancing sustainability, resilience, and global market access for the Chilean cherry industry.
04 Jul 2025
CherryTech 2025 brought together more than 1,600 professionals in Chile to explore the future of cherry production. With masterclasses, expert forums, and cutting-edge research, the event highlighted the importance of innovation, pruning techniques, and sustainable practices.
04 Jul 2025
Turkey is now the world's leading cherry producer, followed by Chile and the USA. Based on FAO data, historical trends and projections to 2028, this article offers a full overview of the global cherry market, key exporting nations and the strategies of major producing countries.
02 Jul 2025
Chile's 2025/26 cherry season begins amid major challenges: oversupply, logistics breakdowns, and price drops. The industry now focuses on quality, sustainability, alternative markets, and stronger coordination to reduce risks and sustain global leadership.
02 Jul 2025
A research study conducted in Chile shows how calcium and boron significantly impact sweet cherry growth and fruit quality. Adequate boron levels enhance calcium translocation, improve cell wall structure, and contribute to better shelf life and fewer physiological disorders.
24 Jun 2025
At Cherry Tech 2025, agronomist Carlos Tapia explained how strategic cherry pruning—supported by NDVI mapping and spatial analysis—can reduce labor, improve fruit size, and enhance profitability. A cost-effective, high-impact tool to maintain Chile’s global cherry leadership.
23 Jun 2025
Chile’s cherry industry is turning organic. Growers and experts adopt bioinputs, biocontrol and field validation to meet global demands and reduce environmental impact. Between El Niño cycles and climate stress, biological tools are shaping the orchard of tomorrow.
