20 May 2025
New Day Fruits will open a state-of-the-art cherry packing plant in Ñuble, backed by regional investment programs. With a 3.2 million kg capacity, it will serve local growers and create thousands of jobs. Ñuble aims to reach five plants in operation within two years.
20 May 2025
Chilean growers embrace the Humic strategy to enhance cherry color, size, and uniformity. Results from the 2023 and 2024 seasons confirm higher quality, productive yield and profitability using Revital®, Potaliq® and Humic Kolour®, successfully tested across Europe.
19 May 2025
Alejandro García-Huidobro (Prize) calls for greater unity and a new governance model for Chile’s cherry sector. Emphasis on shared strategy, quality, alternative markets and sustainable growth for 2025/26. Today’s decisions will shape export success.
15 May 2025
Key strategies to enhance Areko cherry pollination across Chilean climate zones. Covers best pollinizer cultivars, orchard layout, hive management, and pollen application to improve fruit quality, productivity, and uniform flowering for consistent cherry yields.
14 May 2025
The KISS system for cherry cultivation, developed in Chile and promoted in Greece, focuses on simplicity, pruning efficiency, and cost reduction. A sustainable method that boosts fruit quality and yield, ideal for tackling labor shortages in orchards.
14 May 2025
The Meda™ cherry breeding program celebrates 15 years of innovation, showing outstanding results in Europe and Chile. With Kordia-level quality and earlier harvest, these premium varieties target top-tier markets, including China, with growing export potential.
12 May 2025
The Santina cherry variety is highly vulnerable to bacterial canker caused by Pseudomonas syringae. Discover causes, symptoms, effective prevention and management strategies to protect Chilean orchards and ensure sustainable, profitable cherry production.
02 May 2025
The 2024/2025 season turned critical for Chilean cherries, marked by record harvests, phytosanitary challenges, fake news, and logistical chaos. Mario Edwards of the Cherry Committee calls for unity, self-regulation, and quality to regain global market trust.
28 Apr 2025
Protect cherry trees from bacterial canker caused by Pseudomonas syringae in Chile: discover chemical, biological, and preventive strategies for integrated and effective control. Boost yield, plant health, and fruit quality with sustainable, innovative solutions.
25 Apr 2025
The Chilean cherry industry achieved record exports in 2025, but faces falling prices and market challenges. China remains key, but there is a need to diversify, improve quality and rebuild consumer and trade confidence.
