News about Chile

Flowering and fertility in sweet cherry trees: management strategies and bud analysis

Tech management

15 Nov 2024

The floral induction phase establishes the quantity of flowers while floral differentiation establishes the quality of flowers in terms of floral organ formation. The phases depend on orchard management in terms of water, nutrition and light.

IG International brings first Chilean cherries to India

Markets

14 Nov 2024

Indian importer IG International has announced the arrival in India of the first seasonal shipment of premium-quality Chilean cherries. This is the first shipment of Chilean cherries to the Indian market, arriving in the first week of November.

Importance of foliar applications of Calcium in pre-harvest management of sweet cherry trees

Tech management

13 Nov 2024

Foliar application of Ca has been recommended to reduce splitting and increase fruit firmness, but its efficiency and effects in relation to other practices are discussed. This article summarises some results of foliar Ca in cherries.

The expert reports - Correct cherry orchard management during blooming ensures high setting rates and yields

Tech management

12 Nov 2024

In the 2024/25 season, we are observing much higher fertility than seen from 2018 to 2023, which may lead to an abundant bloom. This is compounded by the fact that the potential size or caliber of the fruit is limited from the outset due to the increased number of flowers on the

Fruittrade 2024: Economic slowdown in China and implications for Chilean cherries

Markets

12 Nov 2024

An important consideration for Chilean cherries, however, is the economic state of their main buyer: China. Chinese trade expert Gonzalo Matamala, general manager of Giddings Cerasus Asia, with over 16 years of experience in the region, provided an overview of this vital market.

INIA and Ñuble: new post-harvest standards for high quality cherries

Post-harvest​

11 Nov 2024

The project, promoted by the Ñuble Producers Association and funded by the Regional Government, has allowed researchers at INIA to study the quality of cherries and identify elements that enable the main export varieties to withstand travel to China.

Effects of cold-hot interaction patterns on cherry trees phenology

Tech management

25 Oct 2024

As a result of projected climate changes, several areas in the world have experienced colder winters than usual. This has sparked interest in applying models based on the concept of cold/heat interaction to explain the effect of these changes.

Promising new cherry early varieties for the Ovalle area

Varieties

24 Oct 2024

Yesterday ANA Chile®, along with growers, nurserymen, and exporters, visited several orchards in Ovalle, showcasing Nimba cv. and Nipama cherries in the field, among other early varieties under trial. The cherry varieties pleasantly surprised with their excellent performance.

A brief analysis of the cherries world export landscape

Markets

23 Oct 2024

The global cherry exports have shown a trend of sustained growth in recent years, rising from $3.089 billion in 2019 to a peak of $4.514 billion in 2022, mainly due to the strong demand from Asian markets like China. In 2023, however, these exports saw a 13.5% decline.

The Chilean cherry sector at the centre of the next episode of Macfrut Academy

Events

22 Oct 2024

Macfrut Academy returns on Thursday 24 October at 5 p.m. with a video lecture dedicated to the Chilean cherry supply chain: an in-depth look at the post-harvest process, with a focus on the technologies that enable this fruit to be exported globally.