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
Chilean experts agree: for a successful 2026 season, cherries must be high-quality and arrive in top condition. Focus on logistics, reliability, premium markets, and differentiation strategies.
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.
22 Apr 2025
Dole partners with Mañío to launch a state-of-the-art cherry packing facility in San Nicolás, Ñuble. A $12M+ investment aimed at boosting export capacity and entering new markets. The project will create up to 400 direct jobs in the region.
21 Apr 2025
On 28 and 29 May, the first Redagrícola Cherry Conference, a technical reference event for the cherry sector, will be held in Monticello. Chilean and international experts will participate, focusing on innovation, climate and market.
