28 May 2026
In conventional sweet cherry orchards in Central Chile, honeybees, bumblebees and other insects differ in their ability to support pollination. The study highlights stigma contact, flower movement and pollinator biodiversity as key factors for more stable and resilient yields.
26 May 2026
The global fresh cherry market is entering a transition after 20 years of growth. Chile and China remain central, while the United States, Brazil, Southeast Asia and Europe face new challenges in quality, logistics, climate risk and profitability for growers and exporters.
25 May 2026
Chile’s cherry logistics to China face pressure after a 2025-2026 season with above 445,000 tonnes exported and lower-than-expected returns. At the Global Cherry Summit, Frutas de Chile highlights efficiency, cold chain and reliable transit timing for Cherry Express services.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
