19 Jun 2025
Regina cherries for export to China need targeted postharvest treatments to retain premium quality. This Chilean study explores the use of natural elicitors to reduce internal browning and improve firmness and flavor throughout cold storage and long-distance transport.
17 Jun 2025
Cherries stay fresher after harvest thanks to MAP technology and refrigeration. A study from Hunan University (China) highlights benefits for fruit quality, extended shelf life, reduced losses, and precise control of humidity, temperature, and microbial growth during storage.
17 Jun 2025
The tariff suspension between the US and China reopens trade routes for Northwest cherries. With total duties down to 58%, exports to one of the most crucial markets resume, helping to stabilize global fruit trade and offering new momentum for the 2025 season.
06 Jun 2025
Chinese greenhouse cherries are winning over the Vietnamese market despite high prices. With high-tech farming, fast delivery and premium quality, they compete with the US and Australia. But growth depends on bigger investments and official trade channels.
05 Jun 2025
The 2025 cherry season in Spain’s Jerte Valley, Extremadura, started late but aims for stable output, local labor recruitment, and cautious entry into the Chinese market. The Protected Designation of Origin is also expanding to include three historic varieties.
05 Jun 2025
Aerial roots help plants adapt to waterlogging stress. Chinese researchers explore the ‘Gotenba zakura’ cherry tree as a rootstock to improve sour cherry resilience to heavy summer rains in northern China. A promising breakthrough for fruit sustainability.
30 May 2025
Turkey leads global cherry production while Chile dominates exports. Together they drive the international cherry market, with strong support from China, the US and Europe. Complementary harvest seasons and rising demand push trade volumes toward all-time highs.
30 May 2025
The opening of the Chinese market to Jerte cherries marks a new chapter for Spain's cherry sector, but brings complex export protocols. José Antonio Tierno stresses the need for caution, as past experiences with other fruits haven’t always delivered sustainable outcomes.
28 May 2025
In Taishan, the 2025 cherry season kicks off: e-commerce, cold chain logistics, and livestreaming bridge agricultural tradition and innovation. The initiative promotes local products like cherries, delivering them across China and beyond with premium logistics.
28 May 2025
Study in China on the effects of 8 insecticides on Drosophila suzukii and the parasitoid Trichopria drosophilae. Effective and selective compounds were identified for integrated pest management in fruit orchards like cherries, strawberries, and blueberries.
