News about Chile

Cherry orchard covers: from a means of protection against rain to a strategic decision for commercial and production stability

Covers

22 May 2026

Cherry orchard covers in Chile no longer protect only against rain: they now regulate microclimate, reduce cracking, improve export quality and fruit condition, supporting more stable economic returns in modern orchards exposed to growing climate risk and market pressure.

The new era of Chilean cherries: lower supply or greater precision?

Tech management

21 May 2026

Chilean cherries are entering a new phase shaped by quality, agronomic precision and the demands of the Chinese market. From orchard management to post-harvest, Chile is focusing on uniform, large, competitive fruit with strong commercial value in the global market.

The management of Drosophila suzukii must move away from a reactive approach and adopt a data-driven preventive strategy

Crop protection

19 May 2026

Carolina Yañez analyses how Chile aims to strengthen Drosophila suzukii management through preventive monitoring, data, innovation and international cooperation, protecting export cherries and berries from growing phytosanitary pressure in the most demanding global markets.

The Chilean cherry industry: the problem is not the market, but the system

Production

19 May 2026

Chile’s cherry industry faces a decisive stage marked by volume growth, reliance on China, logistics pressure and weaker prices. Specialized consultants point to quality, coordination and long-term sustainability as the key drivers to protect market value.

Walter Masman, cherry consultant: "It's time to get serious about agronomy"

Tech management

18 May 2026

Winter agronomic decisions will be decisive for the profitability of Chilean cherry orchards: Walter Masman urges growers to assess varieties, minimum yields, wood quality and operating costs to stay competitive in Chile’s new export cherry sector and global markets.

Early cherries: from commercial advantage to precision farming

Production

14 May 2026

Early cherries in Chile are entering a decisive phase: being first on the market is no longer enough. Growers need consistent quality, production stability, agronomic precision and targeted commercial strategies to turn volumes into value and compete in the Chinese market.

The cherry industry: financial pressures and legal risks in the export supply chain

Markets

13 May 2026

Chile’s cherry industry is facing increasing financial pressure after seasons marked by oversupply, lower returns and strong reliance on China. Legal, contractual and corporate risks are now growing across the export chain, affecting growers, exporters and trade stability.

Cherries: a structural problem?

Production

11 May 2026

The global alcohol industry is changing course while Chilean cherries enter a new phase. More selective consumption, a slower Chinese market and rising quality expectations push both sectors to adopt stronger strategies to protect value and global leadership.

Decoding plant stress responses: molecular and physiological insights under combined stress

Tech management

08 May 2026

The study on Santina and Bing in Chile, Argentina and Italy examines how sweet cherry responds to Pseudomonas syringeae and water stress, highlighting genes, photosynthesis, molecular defenses and varietal selection for more resilient fruit crops under climate change today.

Pitting: research to understand the damage that affects cherry quality

Post-harvest​

06 May 2026

PUCV research in Chile studies surface pitting in cherries, a defect that affects fruit quality, market value and cold storage. The project examines varieties, cell walls, membranes and water balance to reduce losses in exports to China and improve postharvest quality.